Viet A Bank licensed to supply forex services in international markets

The Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) issued on February 2, 2009 Document No.610/NHNN-CNH, asserting that Vietnam Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Viet A Bank) registered to provide foreign exchange services to its customers in international markets.

The SBV also requires Viet A Bank to strictly comply with the Vietnamese law on forex services and other relevant legal documents.

The confirmation of commercial banks to complete their registration and to meet proper conditions to provide forex services in international markets is done in accordance with Circular No.03/2008/TT-NHNN of the SBV Governor dated April 11th, 2008 on guidelines of forex services of credit institutions.

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