Banking & Finance

The legal framework for mandatory bank transfer

In this article, HM&P will address some prominent legal issues related to the mandatory transfer of banks under the Law on Credit Institutions 2010, as amended and supplemented in 2017.

Limitation of labor law regulations in mergers and acquisitions of commercial banks

The article is a collaboration between our Managing Partner Nguyen Van Phuc and Lawyer Lu Hoang Duc (Asia Commercial Bank - ACB), published in the Legal Electronic Magazine on December 12, 2023. Through the article, the authors aim to provide readers with legal risks related to the restructuring of the bank's workforce during the merger process.

Significant experience in private share offerings of private companies

In this article we will make some observations based on our experience in advising clients on conducting private share offerings for private companies.

Some proposals on the legal framework for Fintech activities

In this article, we will highlight some current legal issues regarding fintech activities for some specific services, and also provide some suggestions to improve the legal framework for fintech activities in Vietnam.

What the companies should consider when issuing ESOP shares?

In this article, HM&P will provide key points for public companies, regarding the issuance of ESOP, regulated by Decree 155/2020/ND-CP.

What are the new features of Circular 08/2023/TT-NHNN regarding foreign loans

The Circular 08/2023/TT-NHNN is scheduled to take effect on August 15, 2023 and brings about several notable changes from previous legal documents. In this article, we will highlight some new and notable aspects of the Circular 08/2023/TT-NHNN that enterprises should take note of.

Why the State Bank of Vietnam wants to increase the “foreign room” for the bank receiving the compulsory transfer up to 49%?

The State Bank of Vietnam has proposed to increase the total shareholding of foreign investors in the banks subject to compulsory transfer to more than 30% but not exceed 49%, of the charter capital of banks receiving the compulsory transfer (excluding commercial banks in which the State holds more than 50% of the charter capital).

The initial public offering of shares: What companies need to know

Public offering of shares is a form of securities offering to the public specified by the Law on Securities 2019 in Clause 19 Article 4.

Procedure for public company registration

In case of late registration of a public company, a joint stock company may be subject to a very large fine. Therefore, this is a very important procedure of a joint stock company.