Several small banks eyeing major exchange listings

Several small banks eyeing major exchange listings

Small Vietnamese banks are mobilising to boost stock liquidity and replenish capital.
Lenders accelerate bond issuance to entice fresh capital

Lenders accelerate bond issuance to entice fresh capital

As credit growth is expected to outpace last year, banks are facing barriers to raising deposit rates to entice savings and are increasingly turning to alternative funding channels, particularly bonds.
Lenders use Lunar New Year to offer alluring rates

Lenders use Lunar New Year to offer alluring rates

Following the Lunar New Year holiday, many banks simultaneously adjusted deposit interest rates to attract idle capital from customers, while lending rates also showed an upward trend, presenting attractive opportunities, but also significant challenges for borrowers.
Lenders stress importance of biometric measures

Lenders stress importance of biometric measures

The Vietnamese banking sector’s implementation of biometric verification for transactions has significantly enhanced payment safety and fraud prevention, despite initial technical challenges and substantial resource requirements.
Larger lenders in good growth stead

Larger lenders in good growth stead

Despite uncertainties in the banking sector, investment opportunities remain, especially for larger banks with stronger credit growth and those with close ties to real estate developers.
Techcombank successfully concludes fourth offshore syndicated loan facility

Techcombank successfully concludes fourth offshore syndicated loan facility

Techcombank has successfully concluded its fourth offshore syndicated loan with 15 banks, providing a strong oversubscription of the $200 million facility.
Lenders to benefit from refinements

Lenders to benefit from refinements

A new strategic regulatory reform by Vietnam’s central bank aims to balance risk management with robust credit expansion, particularly in sectors pivotal to the country’s economic growth.
Lenders integrate a greener perspective

Lenders integrate a greener perspective

Some major Vietnamese banks are intensifying their focus on sustainable practices by dedicating significant funds to renewable energy projects and reducing interest rates for eco-friendly initiatives.
Lenders making waves to take on new loan prospects

Lenders making waves to take on new loan prospects

Some Vietnamese banks are increasingly courting foreign investors and exploring favourable loan opportunities from international organisations.
Lenders play the foreign equity game

Lenders play the foreign equity game

Vietnam’s banking sector, both traditional and digital, continues to draw significant foreign investment, signalling international confidence in the market’s growth potential.
Lenders determined to meet financing needs of customers

Lenders determined to meet financing needs of customers

In line with the government’s economic stimulus initiatives and to ensure market liquidity, a number of major financial institutions are implementing strategies to address the financing needs of businesses and individuals.
Lenders reinforce security measures

Lenders reinforce security measures

By harnessing the power of chip-embedded ID cards, AI, and reliable population data, banks in Vietnam are reinforcing security measures and revolutionising banking services for their customers.
Local banks seek foreign funding

Local banks seek foreign funding

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

Lenders adjust as real estate giants revive ventures

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

Lenders to benefit in SBV debt reposition

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.
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