banks post uplifting results despite underlying risks

Banks post uplifting results despite underlying risks

Despite bullish business results in the first nine months of the year, many commercial banks in Vietnam are facing a risk of rising bad debts.
which banks lead international risk management standards

Which banks lead international risk management standards?

Besides Basel II, many banks have also applied Basel III and IFRS 9. These international standards help banks improve risk management and competitiveness compared with their peers, which also contributes to the effective and sustainable development of the credit institution system.
scb appoints new chairman and board members

SCB appoints new chairman and board members

The new members of SCB's Board of Directors come from four state-owned banks, with SCB now under special supervision.
ways to fund vietnams cop26 commitments

Ways to fund Vietnam’s COP26 commitments

At the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), Vietnam pledged to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and to phase out coal-fueled power generation by 2040.
state bank adjusts usdvnd exchange rate band to 5

State Bank adjusts USD/VND exchange rate band to 5%

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has decided to widen the USD/VND spot exchange rate band from +/-3% to +/-5%, effective from October 17.
pm underlines banking systems role as arteries of economy

PM underlines banking system's role as arteries of economy

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said the banking system plays the role as arteries of the economy while addressing a meeting with chairpersons and CEOs of commercial banks in Hanoi on October 16.
dampening bank profit picture in coming months

Dampening bank profit picture in coming months

Interest rates trending higher and vulnerabilities in the corporate bond and real estate markets are expected to dampen banks' profit prospects in the coming time.
dragon capital partners with digi invest powered by mb

Dragon Capital partners with Digi Invest Powered by MB

Dragon Capital has recently teamed up with MB to roll out professional fund management services in a centralised app by MB Bank, which would optimise retail customers’ experience and investment efficiency.
mb received corporate excellence recognition at the asia pacific enterprise awards 2022

MB received Corporate Excellence recognition at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards 2022

MB Bank has been recognised at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2022 in the category of Corporate Excellence. This is a testament to MB's recent commitment to sustainable development and the digital revolution.
temporary interest rate package requiring second look

Temporary interest rate package requiring second look

The reach of the 2 per cent lending rate support policy has been lower than expected after banks applied common credit standards to businesses that wanted to benefit from the scheme – leading to both sides asking for more assistance in improving the situation.
sbv aiming to harmonise monetary market players

SBV aiming to harmonise monetary market players

The State Bank of Vietnam is attempting to stabilise lending rates while also mobilising credit institutions to continue reducing operating costs and support both individuals and businesses.
exporters seeking to retain competitive edge

Exporters seeking to retain competitive edge

Adverse fluctuations in the exchange rate and high USD interest rates could be detrimental to Vietnam’s exports next year, urging businesses to proactively respond to exchange rate issues in addition to the State Bank of Vietnam’s intervention.
addressing future of embedded finance in vietnam

Addressing future of embedded finance in Vietnam

Non-banking institutions increasingly provide financial services, including payments, loans, insurance, and digital wallets, adopting a so-called embedded finance application. Bruno Sivanandan, compliance head at embedded finance platform Credify, spoke with VIR’s Le Luu about the opportunities and challenges of such apps in Vietnam.
legalities related to insurance for motor vehicle rent

Legalities related to insurance for motor vehicle rent

With car rentals becoming more popular in Vietnam, the concept of suitable insurance is coming to the fore. Kent Wong, partner and head of Banking and Capital Markets at VCI Legal, discusses basic and optimal insurance packages that could be available to customers.
currency sell off bolsters vnd status

Currency sell-off bolsters VND status

Selling foreign currency reserves in nominal terms will help calm the forex market in the face of volatile market swings driven by sentiment, say analysts.