Local banks seek foreign funding
May 31, 2023 | 18:08
Large sums of foreign currency flowed into the accounts of local commercial banks in the first half of this year, with many more deals in the pipeline.
Lenders adjust as real estate giants revive ventures
May 16, 2023 | 09:55
Some banks are strategically adapting lending practices and risk management approaches to address the complexities and risks associated with real estate-related credit, particularly for large-scale property developers.
Lenders to benefit in SBV debt reposition
May 04, 2023 | 09:17
The State Bank of Vietnam’s fresh set of policies are anticipated to ameliorate the financial strain faced by both creditors and debtors, as well as establish a robust legal framework for debt restructuring to be allocated over a two-year period.
Lenders manifest steady trajectory with profit figures
April 25, 2023 | 13:00
Although first quarter business results of banks show deceleration compared to the final quarter of 2022, in the current macro context, this still is an encouraging growth.
Lenders must embrace responsibility to real estate
April 18, 2023 | 14:00
The banking system is under pressure to assist the real estate market through recent turbulence. Dr. Le Xuan Nghia, member of the National Financial and Monetary Policy Advisory Council, talked with VIR’s Hong Dung about the situation and projections for what is to come.
Lenders elevate charter capital moves
January 16, 2023 | 15:44
There have been positive signals of increased charter capital activities at commercial banks in recent weeks, especially those with state capital.
Lenders search for further credit room
January 12, 2023 | 11:36
As the gap widens among banks in terms of profit growth, on-year credit growth remains an important driver for banks, as it makes the largest contribution to pre-tax profit growth. Thus, banks are looking for an allocation of credit room this year.
Lenders more likely to endeavour to apply Basel III
October 26, 2022 | 09:00
More Vietnamese financial institutions are adopting international practices, particularly Basel III standards, to enhance a solid financial buffer, aid resilience, and prepare for global competition.
Lenders look further afield for recruitment
October 06, 2022 | 10:51
As digital transformation calls for a different set of skills and knowledge, many financial institutions are turning to the overseas market for recruitment.
Lenders contend with interest rates
September 21, 2022 | 11:42
Maintaining steady interest rates is set to be a challenge for Vietnam’s central bank amid unfavourable global events and domestic pressures.
Lenders juggle with tax info obligations
August 30, 2022 | 09:00
Cybercriminals and the exposure of account information remain significant barriers for all stakeholders, with commercial banks now required to identify and collect holding information of customers to relevant authorities in a bid to fulfil tax obligations.
Struggling lenders on verge of takeover
June 08, 2022 | 09:00
The merger and acquisition outlook of Vietnamese banks, particularly acquiring faltering credit institutions to reorganise them, is picking up pace.
Lenders tinker with FOL caps to enhance prospects
March 18, 2022 | 18:19
A number of local institutions are attempting to broaden their worldwide reach by creating further room for international financiers.
Lenders promise investment scale-up
February 17, 2022 | 14:47
The dissolution of a 15-year collaboration between Eximbank and Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, its largest foreign strategic shareholder, could pave the way for a fresh start after a number of financial and internal conflicts plagued the former.
Lenders advocating for improved charter capital mechanisms
January 13, 2022 | 09:00
Amid an urgent need for business expansion, privately-run commercial banks are executing their charter capital enhancement path, while some state-owned banks are requesting the government’s extraordinary mechanism using public budget.
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