Awards seek benchmark for investment funds
Vietnam s first investment fund ranking programme aims to establish a transparent and independent benchmark for the country s growing fund management industry helping investors assess fund performance and supporting the mobilisation of longer term capital
The Vietnam Fund Awards (VFA) 2026, scheduled for September 22 in Hanoi, aims to establish a benchmark for investment funds in Vietnam. Initiated by the Vietnam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation (VSDC) under the Ministry of Finance's plan, the program seeks to bolster transparency and professional standards in the industry.
Nguyen Son, chairman of VSDC, emphasized the need for reliable and objective tools for investors to assess fund performance. The VFA evaluates funds based on standardised data, methodology, and an independent process involving experts from various sectors. For its inaugural assessment, the program examined 100 funds with a combined net asset value of around VND90 trillion ($3.5 billion).
The awards recognize excellence in equity, bond, balanced, environmental, pension, exchange-traded, and open-ended funds. As Vietnam's stock market undergoes an upgrade and prepares for FTSE Global Equity Index Series participation, the development of the fund industry is tied to the broader restructuring of the investor base. Son believes the VFA will become a respected forum for the fund industry, fostering recognition of achievements, promotion of standards, and collaboration for industry-wide growth.
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