regulators plan new vn30 index

Regulators plan new VN30 index

The HCM Stock Exchange issued detailed guidelines late last week for a new benchmark index – the 30 VN – and a committee was formed to govern the index.
strategic investment deals ready to take off

Strategic investment deals ready to take off

The slump of the securities market and tightening credit are actually opportunities for industry investors to tap into the Vietnamese market
looking for guiding market paths

Looking for guiding market paths

Vietnam’s stock market in December failed to rally.
a tough year squeezing many brave investors

A tough year squeezing many brave investors

It is a sign of the times that stock market conversations, all the rage not that long ago, are no longer in vogue.
market ends 2011 on a calm note

Market ends 2011 on a calm note

The stock market ended 2011 with modest gains, helped by improved buying power at low prices.
market falls to old habits

Market falls to old habits

Stock market fell Thursday after the short recovery yesterday, despite support from blue-chip stocks.
ssc is failing its crucial market supervision job

SSC is failing its crucial market supervision job

The National Assembly has hammered the State Securities Commission, saying the watchdog is falling down in the supervision stakes.
hnx hits a record low

HNX hits a record low

The stock market significantly fell Wednesday on continuing economic outlook fears, with the Hanoi Stock Exchange hitting a fresh record low.
bidv rolls out e connection to benefit market

BIDV rolls out E-Connection to benefit market

After successfully deploying a trial period and signing a cooperation contract, since November Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) and FPTS has officially brought the Ellectronic Collection and Payment Connection (E-Connection) into operation.
sbs set for overhaul

SBS set for overhaul

Local brokerage Sacombank Securities looks for a major shake-up after a decision by founder company Sacombank to ditch most of its holding in the securities firm.
wss to defend pvfi proceedings

WSS to defend PVFI proceedings

A legal wrangle between Wall Street Securities and PetroVietnam Trade Union Financial Investment Company is taking its toll on the brokerage.
pms comforting words fail to convince market

PM’s comforting words fail to convince market

The Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange fell despite the prime minister’s statement that the government would support the securities market.
books closed on open ends

Books closed on open-ends

Fund managers are talking down an upcoming State Securities Commission move to allow the establishment of open-ended funds in Vietnam.
brokerage comes under fire

Brokerage comes under fire

A second brokerage firm has been warned by the regulator for its failure to settle transactions.
watchdog needs to come to party

Watchdog needs to come to party

The State Securities Commission has unveiled its work plan, but insiders claim the watchdog needs to do more to lift the stock market out of its current slump.