Vietnam ‘basically completes’ value assessment of weak banks pending forced takeover

Vietnam ‘basically completes’ value assessment of weak banks pending forced takeover

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has “basically completed” the “unprecedented” task of assessing the value of ailing banks subject to forced takeovers, said Governor Nguyen Thi Hong.

Banking - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Difficult to find investors for restructuring weak banks: Vietnam central bank

Difficult to find investors for restructuring weak banks: Vietnam central bank

Placing five banks under special control was "unprecedented" and it will not be easy to find investors to help restructure them in the post-pandemic context, said the State Bank of Vietnam governor.

Banking - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Compulsory transfer of 4 banks under special control approved

Compulsory transfer of 4 banks under special control approved

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) said competent authorities have approved the plan for compulsory transfer of four banks under special control, namely Construction Bank (CB), OceanBank, GPBank and DongA Bank.

Banking - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam government urges central bank to promptly handle 'weak banks'

Vietnam government urges central bank to promptly handle 'weak banks'

The Vietnamese government has ordered the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to focus on effectively dealing with "weak banks" to ensure banking system liquidity and safety.

Banking - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

'Weak' Vietnamese banks to be restructured

'Weak' Vietnamese banks to be restructured

The Prime Minister has approved a plan to restructure "weak" banks in association with settlement of bad debts for the 2021-2025 period, said Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh.

Banking - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam banks acquiring 'weak' banks can raise foreign ownership to 49%

Vietnam banks acquiring 'weak' banks can raise foreign ownership to 49%

Vietnamese banks that acquire "weak" banks can raise their foreign ownership ratio to 49%, higher than the current maximum level of 30%, according to a draft decree.

Banking - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7