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CIEM proposes testing sandbox mechanism in banking
The Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM) has said the lack of a legal foundation for fintech and the circular economy raises concerns about risks and negative consequences. It is therefore necessary for Vietnam to accelerate the testing of a sandbox mechanism in the banking sector.
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Deposit rates expected to continue upwards to year-end
After the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) raised the ceiling interest rate for deposits under six months to 6 per cent per annum, many banks increased their rates from October 25. The highest is at SCB, at up to 9.3 per cent per annum. Analysts have forecast that interest rates will continue to increase over the closing months of the year due to exchange rate pressure and inflation.