Vietnam Ministry of Finance amends securities sector regulations

The Ministry of Finance has issued Circular 125/2026/TT-BTC, which amends and supplements existing regulations within the securities sector. The new circular modifies guidelines regarding service price mechanisms for state-determined prices applied at the Vietnam Stock Exchange and its subsidiaries, as well as the Vietnam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation (VSDC).

Key updates include refining the legal terminology for the Vietnam Stock Exchange and its subsidiaries, and the VSDC and its subsidiaries. The circular also introduces specific changes to the descriptions of service prices, such as replacing the term ‘ETF’ with ‘ETF fund certificates’ and removing certain service categories related to competitive offerings and book building.