CIFI issues US$419 million senior notes at a coupon rate of 4.375% with a 6.25-year maturity CIFI issues US$419 million senior notes at a coupon rate of 4.375% with a 6.25-year maturity

South Korean brokerages on the way to dominate the market

The abundance of capital based on low-interest loans has helped those firms offer lower margin lending rates to investors, thus gradually winning the market shares from local companies.

VN stock market still booms amid pandemic: SSC Chairman The Vietnamese stock market has flourished amid global uncertainties due to the COVID-19 pandemic, said Trần Văn Dũng, Chairman of the State Securities Commission (SSC).

Ministry of Finance to issue green bonds in 2021 The Ministry of Finance is working with ministries to issue green bonds next year, an official said.

VietCapital Securities to offer $51.6 million bonds VietCapital Securities Corp (VCSC) will sell VNĐ1.2 trillion (US$51.6 million) worth of bonds in 2020-21 to fund business activities and restructure debts.

Corporate bond market still holds risks for investors: SSI

The corporate bond market cooled in September and risks still persist for investors, according to securities companies.

VN needs a credible local rating agency as reforms drive demand There is an urgent need for a credible domestic rating agency in Việt Nam to promote the orderly development of a healthy and sustainable bond market, according to a recent report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Improving sentiment lifts emerging East Asian bonds The improvement of global investment sentiment and financial conditions has provided a much-needed lift for local currency bond markets in emerging East Asia, including Việt Nam, despite risks from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the latest issue of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Asia Bond Monitor.

Companies collect $1.7 billion via bond issuance in August

Companies collected a total of VNĐ38.4 trillion (US$1.7 billion) via bond issuances in August, according to statistics from the Hà Nội Stock Exchange (HNX).

Companies to pump out bonds as trade will soon be restricted

The corporate bond market will flourish in the third quarter of this year but will then step back in the fourth quarter in anticipation of regulatory amendments which will impose restrictions on bond trading from early September.