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Lenders get trendy to lap up increasing youth slice
31-12-2021 08:00
Banks are responding to the challenge of engaging young retail customers with a wide set of inventive new products, as the retail loan segment is widely viewed as the primary driver setting the tone for the whole financial system in Vietnam.
Banks enable smooth remittances
30-12-2021 11:00
Local banks are tapping into significant huge overseas cash as Vietnam continues to maintain its growth momentum among the world’s largest remittance beneficiaries.
South Korean banks add to prospects in Vietnam
21-12-2021 17:00
Vietnam is well-positioned to become an alluring investment constituent in Southeast Asia, particularly for South Korean financial holdings.
Corporate bond ban may set back M&A progress
16-12-2021 11:36
A ban on credit institutions and commercial banks buying corporate bonds to contribute capital and acquire shares of enterprises is being considered a barrier for investors in carrying out mergers and acquisitions.
Life insurers move chess pieces to snap up fresh partnerships
11-12-2021 11:48
Life insurers are competing for a larger share of Vietnam’s thriving insurance business, as seen by the ambitions to expand their footprint and form alliances with commercial banks in the country.
Banks reposition for trend transition
11-12-2021 11:43
While state-owned banks are dominating the domestic credit and debit card categories, privately-held banks in Vietnam are expanding their international payment footprint.
Digital banks and fintech startups eye Vietnam's unbanked and underserved consumers
10-12-2021 13:49
Digital banks and fintech startups are increasingly offering innovative products and solutions targeting the unbanked and underserved consumers post-pandemic.
Bank relief to keep SMEs above water
06-12-2021 14:56
Small- and medium-sized enterprises, which form the brunt of the domestic private sector, play a vital role in the Vietnamese economy. However, the segment has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting banks to roll out various support initiatives.
Resolution upgrade sought to craft transparent debt market
30-11-2021 12:09
Five years of banking reform are at risk of being wiped away if the bad debt ratio rises again, requiring new legislation for debt settlement with judicious changes to the present framework. Nevertheless, the detrimental influence of the pandemic is not predicted to significantly lower banks’ profit adjustment, credit growth, or net interest margin.
Channels opening up to mobilise long-term capital
26-11-2021 10:00
Government bonds may be a good measure to mobilise funds for the economic recovery plan. However, businesses may find it difficult to borrow capital in foreign currency from banks.
Fruitful territory for bond issuance
25-11-2021 12:08
Banks are showing strong desire in bond issuance activities, while real estate developers have lowered the extent of their bond-related capital mobilisation efforts.
Viet Capital Securities secures $100 million syndicated loan package from foreign banks
25-11-2021 08:50
Ho Chi Minh City-based Viet Capital Securities JSC (HSX: VCI) has just announced its $100 million syndicated loan contract with a consortium of foreign banks.
Hard limit for credit institutions buying corporate bonds
21-11-2021 05:44
Credit institutions with a bad debt ratio of more than 3 per cent are forbidden to buy corporate bonds, according to the latest announcement from the State Bank of Vietnam.
Digital banks increasingly adopt new technologies to keep pace with consumer expectations
19-11-2021 08:50
Digital banks are embracing more modern technologies to serve the changing customer behaviours during the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Low interest rates predicted to remain for last two months of 2021
19-11-2021 08:49
Low interest rates are predicted to remain in November and December this year.
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