esg in financial sector driving economic development

ESG in financial sector driving economic development

As Vietnam needs $368 billion to reach its net zero goal by 2050, financial institutions play an extremely important role in mobilising capital to achieve this goal.
insurance firms tackle remediation process

Insurance firms tackle remediation process

Recent financial inspections have exposed systemic irregularities in Vietnam’s life insurance sector, triggering swift remedial actions by firms including MB Ageas Life, Prudential Vietnam, BIDV MetLife, and Sun Life Vietnam.
prudential vietnam hosts thematic bonds and transition investment workshop

Prudential Vietnam hosts 'Thematic Bonds and Transition Investment' workshop

Prudential Vietnam, in collaboration with the Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) and supported by the British Chamber of Commerce (BritCham), conducted the “Thematic Bonds and Transition Investment" workshop on July 6 in Hanoi to solicit feedback on how to support the thematic/labelled bond market in Vietnam.
insurers to face penalties for wrongdoing in bancassurance sales

Insurers to face penalties for wrongdoing in bancassurance sales

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) inspection reveals regulatory violations by Prudential, MB Ageas Life, Sun Life, and BIDV Metlife in their bancassurance sales practices, leading to impending penalties and increased scrutiny in the Vietnamese insurance market.
prudential vietnam and vib enter bancassurance partnership

Prudential Vietnam and VIB enter bancassurance partnership

The extension of the strategic bancassurance partnership between the two businesses underscores the objective of both sides to bolster future confidence for Vietnam’s bancassurance sector.
mof urgently orders inspections at four life insurance companies

MoF urgently orders inspections at four life insurance companies

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has just assigned the Insurance Supervisory Authority the urgent task of conducting inspections at four insurance companies, namely Prudential Vietnam Life Insurance, MB Ageas Life Insurance, BIDV Metlife Life Insurance, and Sunlife Vietnam Life Insurance.
prudential and britcham proud to tackle workplace bias

Prudential and BritCham proud to tackle workplace bias

On October 13, Prudential Vietnam Assurance PLC and the British Chamber of Commerce Vietnam co-organised the first 'Pride at Work' event to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
prudential vietnam launches new ai powered mental wellness tools

Prudential Vietnam launches new AI-powered mental wellness tools

Prudential Vietnam on July 4 announced the launch of its new mental wellness tools aimed at supporting users to manage their mental and physical health with personalised information and recommendations. The AI-powered tools can now be accessed on Pulse by Prudential.
na chairman vuong dinh hue meets with prudentials leaders during uk visit

NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue meets with Prudential’s leaders during UK visit

During his recent visit to the United Kingdom to participate in the Vietnam-UK High-level Forum on Economy and Trade, National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and a high-level delegation met with Prudential PLC to discuss the Vietnamese government’s priorities as well as how insurers can increase financial inclusion. The diplomatic meeting aimed to strengthen relationships and restate Prudential’s commitment to Vietnam.
prudential plc names anil wadhwani as new group ceo

Prudential Plc. names Anil Wadhwani as new Group CEO

On May 25th, Prudential Plc. announced the appointment of Anil Wadhwani as Group CEO and said he would assume the role in February, pivoting the company towards a more Asian focus.
prudential vietnam achieves strong revenue growth in 2021 despite challenging environment

Prudential Vietnam achieves strong revenue growth in 2021 despite challenging environment

The United Kingdom-backed life insurer Prudential Vietnam delivered strong revenue growth of 15.2 per cent in 2021 against a challenging operating environment, with $374.3 million of insurance benefits paid to customers.
crucial legislative developments in the bond market

Crucial legislative developments in the bond market

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has previously issued regulations on prudential ratios and limits over banking activities while recently the ability of businesses to pay loans and interest has been severely affected by the current pandemic. As a result of these twinned developments, commercial banks have become more and more cautious in granting credit.
strategies sought by insurers after mixed bag in growth

Strategies sought by insurers after mixed bag in growth

Foreign corporations are gaining their momentum in Vietnam’s insurance market, with long-term commitments being paid off – however, the non-life insurance growth rate reached a decade-long record low.
prudential extends premium payment period to up to 120 days

Prudential extends premium payment period to up to 120 days

On September 6, Prudential Vietnam Assurance Private Ltd. has received approval from the Ministry of Finance, to extend the grace period from the standard 60 to 120 days for all of its policyholders who have premium payments with due dates from August 30 to December 31.
influential institutions look to wind down coal activities

Influential institutions look to wind down coal activities

Some international lenders, funds, and insurers are joining a growing list of financial institutions across the globe retreating from coal-fired power plants, particularly projects in Vietnam and other Asian nations, as concerns grow over the role that fossil fuels play in exacerbating the adverse impacts of climate change.