Vietnam Fund Awards 2026 to spotlight fund industry ecosystem
Vietnam Fund Awards VFA 2026 will bring together policymakers economists fund managers and financial institutions to discuss major issues facing Vietnam s fund industry
The Vietnam Fund Awards (VFA) 2026 will be held on September 22 at the Pullman Hotel in Hanoi, focusing on unlocking capital flows for sustainable growth. Organized by the Vietnam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation (VSDC), VIR, and FiinGroup, the event coincides with the fund management industry's growing role in providing medium- and long-term funding sources, and professionalizing the investor base in Vietnam's stock market.
Currently, securities investment fund assets make up 0.7-0.8% of GDP, with a goal of increasing this ratio to 5% by 2030.
The VFA 2026 conference will begin with a presentation on opportunities and challenges facing Vietnam's fund industry by a FiinGroup representative. A panel discussion will follow, featuring industry experts such as Nguyen Thi Bich Nga, Duong Ngoc Tuan, Bui Van Huy, Nguyen Thi Hang Nga, Ngo Thuy Linh, Nguyen Nghia Tuan, and Nguyen Hai Binh, who will discuss infrastructure development, product expansion, distribution channels, and the role of institutional investors.
VFA 2026 will also launch the inaugural Vietnam Fund Awards, a program that aims to establish a transparent framework for evaluating and selecting funds, supporting investors in making informed decisions and fostering connections among market participants. The inaugural edition will assess 94 funds, including equity, bond, exchange-traded, and balanced funds, as well as environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and pension funds that have shown strong performance in developing their investor bases.
The assessment criteria include returns (70%), risk (25%), and stability (5%), primarily measured over three- and five-year periods. VFA 2026 aims to recognize high-performing funds while creating a reference framework to track fund performance over time, promoting transparency and professionalism in Vietnam's fund management industry. As Vietnam's capital market grows, international backed companies are expected to add quality listings and increase market size.
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