Seven top tips to get the best price for your business in 2020

Brian Spence explains why the financial services sector needs more recognition as a force for good this Christmas.

In 2018, foreign direct investment (FDI) into Việt Nam rose by 9.1 per cent year over year to hit US$19.1 billion, marking this dynamic country’s sixth record year for FDI in a row.

Việt Nam has set a course for continued prosperity which means demand for professional wealth management services will only grow and grow as this dynamic country becomes even more of a global big-hitter.

Professional financial planning is fairly nascent in Việt Nam, meaning that I spend quite a lot of time explaining the concept and its merits to our local clients.

Having worked hard to build up a successful business, you can’t let your focus slip when gearing up to sell it: your long-term security depends on it. Brian Spence, wealth management and M&A adviser, explains some vital considerations.

Việt Nam has recently become one of the favoured destinations for M&A for foreign investors, particularly those from Japan, Korea and Singapore. Key sectors of interest include real estate, food and beverages, retail, and to a lesser extent, manufacturing.

Last month, I shared my thoughts on how to prepare for stock market investment. This month, we get more specific and explore how to build a balanced portfolio.

You’re ready to start investing. It might seem like a small step, but years from now you’ll look back and realise how meaningful this moment was to your financial future. This could be the defining decision that helped you achieve your financial dreams.

Do you have some bad financial habits? If so, then you are certainly not alone, since a massive 78 per cent of us will admit to behaving badly with money, according to a new survey by financial services provider OneFamily.