Vietcombank Fund Management ("VCBF") is a joint venture between Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (“Vietcombank”) and Franklin Templeton Investments. Vietcombank is Vietnam’s leading financial institution and Franklin Templeton Investments is an internationally recognized investment firm and a pioneer in emerging market investments.

VCBF offers access to a range of investment opportunities in Vietnam. The institutional private equity business intends to launch a new fund shortly. VCBF’s asset management services are currently focused on separately managed accounts for institutions and high net worth clients and managed three open-ended funds including VCBF Tactical Balanced Fund, VCBF Blue Chip Fund and VCBF Fixed Income Fund. Total assets under management as of 31 March 2021 amounted to over US$124.8 million.

VCBF has assembled a management and investment team with many years of experience in local and international finance. Our strong relationships with local companies provide value to investors through in-depth knowledge of our targeted investee businesses and are of significant importance in the assessment and sourcing of attractive investments.

VCBF was established under the license No 06/UBCK-GPHÐQLQ issued on 2nd December 2005 by the State Securities Commission of Vietnam. Franklin Templeton became VCBF’s foreign partner in February 2008.

VCBF’s private equity funds and discretionary mandates are amongst the best performing in Vietnam.

 

VCBF was awarded Decade of Excellence Asset Management Vietnam 2020 (Global Banking and Finance Review); Best Fund Management Company in Vietnam 2020 (International Finance magazine & Finance Derivative magazine, UK); Best Fund Management Company 2018 (Global Business Outlook and Global Brands magazine, UK); the Best Fund Management Company in Vietnam in 2017 (International Finance Magazine, UK); and the Best Investment Management Company in Vietnam in 2013 (World Finance Magazine, UK).