VIFC steps up focus on talent and green finance
Vietnam s International Financial Centre is moving towards a new phase of development with international standards finance talent green finance and regulatory capacity emerging as key requirements for turning the country s dual city model into functioning markets
The VIFC-ACCA Forum 2026, held on September 18 in Danang, centered on green finance and regulatory certainty, key factors in establishing an international financial centre. The forum attracted participants from international professional organizations, financial and legal advisory firms, ratings agencies, and public authorities.
It tackled two primary areas: regulatory conditions for international investors and market infrastructure for green finance and carbon markets. An MoU was signed between the Executive Agency of VIFC-DN and ACCA, covering cooperation in finance and accounting, professional development, and international networks. The discussions highlighted the importance of trust, transparency, regulatory certainty, and institutional capacity as crucial elements to attract investors.
Participants delved into the role of international standards, legal foundations, risk management, and professional services required for a financial centre. They also examined Vietnam's carbon market and the infrastructure needed for sustainable finance. In summary, the forum underscored the need for robust regulation, reliable financial information, and a green standards framework to build investor confidence and encourage international capital flows to Vietnam's International Financial Centre.
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