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VPBank subsidiary VPLife receives official life insurance license
VPBank has announced that its life insurance subsidiary, VPLife (Vietnam Prosperity Bank Life Insurance Joint Stock Company), has officially received its operating license from state regulatory authorities. The company is scheduled to begin operations in the first quarter of 2027.
VPLife aims to become a digital-first life insurance provider, focusing on creating a digital insurance ecosystem. The company intends to leverage technology, data, and digitalization to offer protection and accumulation solutions integrated with the broader VPBank ecosystem.
This move is part of VPBank’s 2026–2030 strategic plan to establish a leading financial ecosystem in Vietnam, supported by strategic shareholder Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC). VPLife will target the bank's existing base of over 40 million customers to expand access to life insurance products.
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Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation · VPBank · VPLife · Vietnam
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The VPBank ecosystem has a foundation of over 40 million customers. thanhnien.vn · baochinhphu.vn
- [● 3 SOURCES] VPLife is expected to begin operations in Q1 2027. thanhnien.vn · baochinhphu.vn
- [● 3 SOURCES] VPLife has been officially licensed by state regulatory authorities. thanhnien.vn · baochinhphu.vn
- [● 3 SOURCES] VPBank's 2026–2030 strategy involves building a leading financial ecosystem in Vietnam alongside strategic shareholder SMBC. thanhnien.vn · baochinhphu.vn