Financial Services

New challenges and opportunities are quickly reshaping financial services – from AI to fintech, to open platforms and data analytics, to greater customer centricity and workforce shaping – all of which financial institutions need to address while navigating the evolving risk and regulatory landscape. Organizations are looking at a future that is more interconnected, more collaborative and frictionless – one where trust, growth and delivering value are paramount.

At KPMG in Vietnam, we help financial institutions navigate this complexity with confidence. Our multidisciplinary professionals work to help you reshape transformation, combining technology with strategic clarity to enhance value, manage risk and drive long-term growth in an uncertain world.

Through our global network of audit, tax and advisory services, we collaborate with deep sector knowledge and established delivery experience. From strengthening governance and compliance, to modernizing operating models and embedding responsible innovation, we’re here to help you not only navigate change — but make a difference through it. The deep industry knowledge of our professionals lead to seamless collaboration and practical execution across all sectors including: asset and wealth management, banking and capital markets, insurance and private equity.

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As the regulatory framework for compliance oversight and risk management in banking continues to develop, KPMG, in collaboration with the regulatory authority, hosted a seminar in HCMC on 14 April to discuss Circular 83/2025/TT-NHNN and its implications for credit institutions.

For banks, risks arise less from direct impacts and more from ripple effects across energy prices, inflation, supply chains, and credit quality.

On March 9, 2026, the Risk Committee of the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) held a working session with KPMG to discuss plans for conducting a survey and developing the Vietnam Banking Risk Trends Report.

KPMG in Vietnam hosted the “Forensic Roundtable: Third-Party Risk, Intelligence & AI”, bringing together senior executives, board representatives and risk leaders alongside forensic specialists from KPMG’s Asia Pacific and global network to discuss how organizations can strengthen oversight across increasingly complex supplier and partner ecosystems.

CEOs are confident in growth through smart risk management, operational efficiency, and human-AI collaboration.

Transform your risk management strategy for the future by integrating AI

CEOs are optimistic about growth, advancing AI, boosting cyber resilience, and transforming workforces to meet ongoing change

On 26 February, Truong Hanh Linh, Head of Risk Consulting and ESG Advisory at KPMG in Vietnam, represented the firm at the seminar “Risk Management and System Safety Supervision of Credit Institutions Applying Big Data Analytics” hosted by the State Audit Office of Vietnam (SAV).

The project is expected to support Agribank in enhancing its operational risk management capabilities, ensuring compliance with current legal regulations, and gradually aligning with international standards.

The discussion focused on how AI is reshaping operations within financial institutions. According to Trang, practical experience highlights that the greatest opportunity for banks in Vietnam lies in leveraging AI to enhance efficiency and customer experience, while the most significant risk centers on data governance and regulatory compliance.

The event was honored to welcome representatives from the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) - the Credit Institution Management and Supervision Department and the Anti-Money Laundering Department, as well as from the Vietnam Banks Association.

Truong Hanh Linh, Head of Risk Consulting and ESG Advisory at KPMG in Vietnam, represented the firm at the panel “ESG and Green Finance: Opportunities and Challenges for the Banking Sector” co-hosted by VPBank and ACCA Vietnam.

During the event, KPMG experts shared key updates on tax policies and transfer pricing developments for 2025 - including the Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) exchange mechanism, APA updates, and new tax office structures, and the implications of tariffs and global supply chains.

These conversations were enriched by the presence of experts from KPMG in Singapore, UK, and Australia - economies with some of the world’s most mature banking systems.

Tailored to each bank’s priorities, the sessions delivered practical insights on building data analytics centers, and developing AI & data investment strategies and roadmaps.

How leading banks are driving successful operational and cost transformation

Experts from KPMG and SAS shared insights on the draft circular from the State Bank of Vietnam concerning model risk management (MRM), international implementation practices, and an integrated approach combining strategic advisory, technology, and model validation.

After 8 months of joint efforts, the project was completed, meeting its defined goals and expectations. The achievements of the project are based on the cooperation and strategic commitments between KPMG and Nam A Bank.