Vietnam FTSE upgrade raises bar for capital market
Vietnam became a meeting point for the world s leading financial institutions and investment organisations on September 18 as the country moved closer to FTSE Russell s landmark market upgrade milestone
On September 18, SSI organized an event in Hanoi to commemorate Vietnam's advancement towards being included in the FTSE Russell Global Equity Index Series. The occasion highlighted the country's progress in strengthening its capital markets and deepening its integration with international capital markets. SSI Vice Chairman Bui Hoang Hai emphasized that the FTSE upgrade was a foundation for Vietnam's market to enter a higher-quality phase of development, serving three key functions: mobilizing long-term capital for businesses, creating a safe and transparent investment environment, and facilitating convenient access for international investors.
Fiona Bassett, CEO of FTSE Russell, praised the milestone as a recognition of Vietnam's commitment to reform, modernization, and collaboration between regulators, exchanges, market participants, and investors. She emphasized that Vietnam is becoming increasingly integrated into global capital markets and is taking on greater international importance.
Duncan Burns, Head of Investment Management and Global Equity at Vanguard, noted that the market upgrade will provide global investors with exposure to Vietnam's future, creating new opportunities for investors in a safer, more transparent, and reliable environment.
Vietnam's stock market began operations in 2000 with only two listed companies, and it spent eight years on FTSE Russell's watchlist before the recent upgrade. SSI CEO Nguyen Duc Thong acknowledged the long journey and the contributions of various institutions, expressing excitement for the future of Vietnam's investment community.
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