VIE CB Issuance of Licenses, Renewals

Updated on: May 8, 2025

Latest Event


  • May 2025 Press Release
  • On May 5, 2025, VIE CB published the press release on the finalized circular above.
  • Document dated May 5, 2025, received from VIE CB May 6, summarized on May 8.

On Oct. 21, VIE CB proposed rules regarding people's credit funds.

  • VIE CB proposed rules re initial issuance, renewal of licenses for people's credit funds.
  • Overview of Proposal
  • Defines procedures for issuing and renewing licenses for people's credit funds; includes details on licensing fees, application requirements, and conditions for operation.
  • Applies to people's credit funds, related organizations or individuals involved.
  • Requires detailed application including draft charter, establishment plan, and founders' information; reviewed by the VIE CB's provincial branch within specific timelines.
  • Fees for both initial and renewed licenses must be paid within 15 days after issuance.
  • VIE CB must notify registration authority within 5 days of granting or renewing license.
  • Credit fund must complete a public announcement process before starting operations; must have adequate capital, structured organization, and risk management in place.
  • Preparatory committee must organize meetings, secure approvals, submit documents.
  • People's credit funds must maintain accurate records, provide updates to VIE CB.
  • Effectiveness
  • The consultation period is not mentioned.
  • Apr. 2025 Implementation
  • On Apr. 29, 2025, VIE CB issued circular 01/2025/TT-NHNN on Rules on granting first-time licenses and renewing licenses of people's credit funds, effective Jun. 15, 2025.
  • Document dated Apr. 29, 2025, received from VIE CB May 5, summarized on May 7.
  • May 2025 Press Release
  • On May 5, 2025, VIE CB published the press release on the finalized circular above.
  • Document dated May 5, 2025, received from VIE CB May 6, summarized on May 8.
Regulators
VIE CB
Entity Types
Bank; CU
Reference
PR 5/5/2025; PR, Cir 01/2025/TT-NHNN, 4/29/2025; CP 10/21/2024
Functions
Compliance; Financial; Record Retention; Registration/Licensing; Reporting; Risk; Treasury
Countries
Vietnam
Category
State
N/A
Products
Banking
Rule Type
Final
Regions
AP
Rule Date
Oct 21, 2024
Effective Date
Jun 15, 2025
Rule ID
230703
Linked to
N/A
Reg. Last Update
May 5, 2025
Report Section
International