vietcap securities raises 100 million in overseas loan

Vietcap Securities raises $100 million in overseas loan

Vietcap Securities has successfully secured a $100 million capital-backed loan from Mega International Commercial Bank, underscoring its growth ambitions and strengthening its financial standing.
equities touted as investment must at 2023 wealth advisor summit

Equities touted as investment must at 2023 Wealth Advisor Summit

As the second panel session of the 2023 Vietnam Wealth Advisor Summit wraps up in Hanoi, industry leaders shine a light on the shifting investment landscape. The summit, held on August 8 in Hanoi, witnessed the participation of more than 300 leaders from securities firms and fund management companies.
asset quality crucial to banking sector

Asset quality crucial to banking sector

Tran Thi Khanh Hien, head of Research at MB Securities, delves into the factors impacting bank performances this year.
vietnam looks for catalyst to upgrade market status

Vietnam looks for catalyst to upgrade market status

In a bid to elevate Vietnam to an emerging market status, the State Securities Commission is set to engage with global rating agencies in Hong Kong next month, seeking to boost foreign investment and diversify financial instruments.
ev maker vinfast to list in us in august

EV maker VinFast to list in US in August

VinFast will list in the United States via a merger with a blank-cheque company after the Securities and Exchange Commission greenlit its proposed business combination.
dnse securities takes lead in new account openings in q2

DNSE Securities takes lead in new account openings in Q2

Despite multiple hardships, Hanoi-based securities firm DNSE posted impressive results in the second quarter (Q2) of this year, with 41 per cent jump in operating revenue while its accounting profit before tax skyrocketed by 720 per cent on-year.
divergence in profit forecasts likely heading into 2024

Divergence in profit forecasts likely heading into 2024

Multiple securities reports have forecasted that the pre-tax profit of the entire banking industry will experience a deceleration and subsequently exhibit a significant divergence over the next year, but bank stocks are still highly sought after.
vietnam prepares for launch of corporate bond trading platform

Vietnam prepares for launch of corporate bond trading platform

The Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) and Vietnam Securities Depository (VSD) are gearing up for the official launch of a dedicated platform for corporate bonds on July 19, having completed rigorous system tests and operational guidelines.
kb financials glocalisation strategy to focus on southeast asia

KB Financial's 'glocalisation' strategy to focus on Southeast Asia

Yoon Jong-kyoo, chairman and CEO of KB Financial Group, has reinforced the group’s commitment to its 'glocalisation' strategy, highlighting Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam, as key regions for customised product offerings and market penetration.
vietnam initiates criminal proceedings for market manipulation

Vietnam initiates criminal proceedings for market manipulation

Vietnamese authorities have launched investigations into allegations of market manipulation and securities fraud involving FLC Group and Apec stocks, resulting in criminal proceedings against key individuals.
ssc to launch secondary market for privately placed corporate bonds

SSC to launch secondary market for privately placed corporate bonds

The State Securities Commission (SSC) is introducing secondary market for corporate bonds, enhancing transparency and investor confidence.
asifma highlights vietnam stock markets emerging status

ASIFMA highlights Vietnam stock market's emerging status

The Asia Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (ASIFMA) has lauded Vietnam's stock market as it approaches the status of an emerging market. However, amid the promising growth, there remains a crucial bottleneck that foreign depository banks are eager to see resolved.
vietnams stock market faces challenges but positive liquidity outlook revealed

Vietnam's stock market faces challenges, but positive liquidity outlook revealed

While navigating the obstacles, Vietnam's stock market has shown promising liquidity prospects as the State Securities Commission (SSC) unveils strategic measures to bolster stability, transparency, and international investor appeal.
securities firms urged to upgrade strategies

Securities firms urged to upgrade strategies

Securities firms operating in Vietnam’s highly profitable brokerage services sector catering to international clients and institutional financiers must elevate their service standards to attract discerning clients, as intensified competition necessitates enhancing capabilities to meet the demands of foreign investors.
fund management acquisitions unlock new edge

Fund management acquisitions unlock new edge

Vietnamese banks are increasingly expanding their investment in fund management and securities firms to diversify their services, unlock new revenue streams, and strengthen their competitive edge.