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Delegates took a group photo with the VIFA Board of Directors. (Photo: Phong Ha/VNA)

The Vietnam Finance and Investment Association in the UK (VIFA) successfully hosted the “Financial Insights 2025” event in London’s financial district.

The gathering brought together over 50 delegates, including financial experts, asset managers, and members of the Vietnamese business community in the UK.

Financial Insights 2025 was designed to facilitate knowledge exchange, provide timely updates, and foster discussions on trends and opportunities in finance, investment, and business, while also strengthening financial and commercial ties between Vietnam and the United Kingdom.

Christine Le, President of VIFA, delivered a speech at the event. (Photo: Phong Ha/VNA)

At the event, representatives from the British Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (BritCham Vietnam) introduced the Vietnam, UK Business Summit 2025, an annual initiative aimed at fostering stronger connections between British and Vietnamese enterprises.

The summit will spotlight two strategic areas: renewable energy and the development of the International Finance Centre in Ho Chi Minh City. The program will feature in-depth seminars, gala dinners, and trade promotion activities, offering a dynamic platform for dialogue and collaboration between businesses from both nations.

In his address at Financial Insights 2025, Matt Ryland, Managing Director of BritCham Vietnam, highlighted BritCham’s pivotal role in supporting over 240 organizations, organizing approximately 70 events annually, and operating six specialist groups focused on education, financial services, energy, ESG (environment, society, and governance), technology, and trade.

BritCham maintains close partnerships with both the UK and Vietnamese governments, actively contributing to Vietnam’s goals in international finance and renewable energy development. Ryland presented the Vietnam-UK Business Summit 2025 as a landmark initiative, opening new avenues for cooperation, investment, and knowledge exchange between the two business communities.

Following this, Birketts LLP delivered a presentation on recent updates to UK labour law. This session proved especially valuable for Vietnamese businesses and employers operating in the UK, equipping them with essential insights to navigate and comply with evolving legal frameworks, ensuring both effective and lawful business practices.

Given the size and diversity of the Vietnamese business community in the UK, which spans multiple industries, access to such legal guidance plays a crucial role in supporting sustainable and compliant operations.

Representatives of Birketts LLP Law Office update on the latest changes in UK labor law. (Photo: Phong Ha/VNA)

Throughout the event, many business professionals actively engaged with speakers, raising specific concerns related to business operations, human resource management, and interactions with local authorities.

Birketts LLP provided detailed responses that helped clarify key issues, enhance understanding of legal compliance, and improve adaptability to the UK market, where transparency and regulatory adherence are paramount.

Eastern Horizon Wealth Management, a firm licensed by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and a strategic partner of St. James's Place, one of the UK’s leading asset management companies, shared practical financial strategies. Their presentation focused on financial planning and asset management in preparation for the Autumn Budget 2025, offering valuable insights for both individuals and businesses navigating economic uncertainty.

Christine Le, President of VIFA, reaffirmed the Association’s mission to serve as a bridge between Vietnamese professionals and entrepreneurs in the UK and their counterparts in Vietnam. She emphasized: “Financial Insights 2025 not only strengthens the Vietnamese community in the UK but also lays the groundwork for deeper cooperation in finance, business, and investment between our two countries.”

The event welcomed representatives from professional associations, chambers of commerce, and the Vietnamese business community, underscoring VIFA’s dynamic role in fostering bilateral dialogue and collaboration.

Established in late June 2025 as a non-profit organization, VIFA began with approximately 100 founding members, including financial experts, asset managers, investors, lawyers, and fintech enterprises from the UK, Vietnam, and other countries. The Association aims to build a cross-border ecosystem for sharing knowledge, experience, and opportunities in finance and investment.

With its practical content and strong participation from experts and entrepreneurs, Financial Insights 2025 served not only as a platform for knowledge exchange but also as a pivotal step in strengthening financial and legal literacy within the Vietnamese business community in the UK. The event further supported sustainable economic growth between Vietnam and the UK, particularly in the areas of finance, renewable energy, and international trade.

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