The cornerstone for Vietnam’s IFC success

The cornerstone for Vietnam’s IFC success

Since Vietnam approved plans for an international financial centre last year, the government has made remarkable progress to realise its vision.
XL Ventures secures in-principle approval for capital markets services license

XL Ventures secures in-principle approval for capital markets services license

The fintech firm takes a major step towards offering regulated investment solutions in Asia.
Ho Chi Minh City’s financial ambitions must possess the authority of the tiger

Ho Chi Minh City’s financial ambitions must possess the authority of the tiger

A South Korean proverb wisely states: “If you aim to draw a tiger and fail, you may still get a cat. But if you aim to draw a cat and fail, you may only get a mouse.”
Citi appoints new head of Financing for Investment Banking

Citi appoints new head of Financing for Investment Banking

Citi has announced that Achintya Mangla will become head of Financing for Investment Banking from September 4.
Stranded-cost risks to address on road to net-zero

Stranded-cost risks to address on road to net-zero

The energy transition is changing the rules of capital markets and capital planning for energy companies.
Options available in capital markets push

Options available in capital markets push

Foreign institutions are advocating significant modifications to Vietnam’s financial services sector that would bring the country in line with international practices, from a foreign ownership limit percentage to devising feasible mechanisms to bolster novel initiatives and earn a market status upgrade.