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LECTURER : Le Van Chi
CLASS : BFI 64
STUDENTS : Hoang Ngo Thanh Trang 11226367
Pham Kieu Anh 11220535
Le Thi Ngoc Anh 11220270
Le Thi Ngoc Anh 11220269
Nguyen The Duong 11221588
Nguyen Ha My 11224369
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I 2
Question 1 2
Question 2 3
PART II 5
REFERENCE 12
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PART I
a. If you suspect that a company will go bankrupt next year, you would rather hold
bonds issued by the company than hold equities issued by the company.
False. This is because secondary markets serve two important functions. First,
secondary markets make financial instruments more liquid which is easier for issuing
firms to sell in primary markets. Secondly, secondary markets determine the price of
security that the firm sells in the primary market. The investors will pay the issuing
corporation no more than the price they think the secondary markets will set for this
security. The higher the security’s price in the secondary market, the higher the price
the issuing firm will receive for a new security in the primary market, and hence the
greater the amount of financial capital it can raise.
c. If bonds of different maturities are close substitutes, their interest rates are more
likely to move together.
True. The expectations theory says that long term bond's interest rates will be
the average of the interest rates paid by the short term bonds during the period so that
if the short term interest rates increase, long term interest rates will also increase.
Question 2: Answer the question and give the explanation (10 points). Describe
how financial intermediaries help lower adverse selection and moral hazard in an
economy.
Adverse selection and moral hazard are two market situations that can lead to a
market collapse. This is the result of Asymmetric Information, which occurs when one
party to an economic transaction possesses greater material knowledge than the other
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party. In that context, it is believed that financial intermediaries play a crucial role in
solving the problem of asymmetric information, hence lower adverse selection and
moral hazard in an economy.
Moral hazard refers to the situation that arises when an individual has the
chance to take advantage of a financial deal or situation, being fully aware that any
potential risks and consequences will be borne by a different party. In order to lower
moral hazard, financial intermediaries actively monitor borrowers to ensure their
compliance with the terms of the loan or investment agreement. Through regular
financial reviews and performance assessments, these intermediaries diligently track
the progress of borrowers and offer guidance when necessary. This proactive
monitoring serves as a crucial mechanism to mitigate moral hazard, as it holds
borrowers accountable for their actions and helps minimize the risk of potential
misconduct. Moreover, financial intermediaries align the incentives of various parties
engaged in financial transactions. One such example is seen in asset management
firms, where the incentives of fund managers are closely tied to those of investors
through performance-based compensation structures. This alignment serves to
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mitigate the risk of moral hazard and fosters a strong motivation for intermediaries to
act in the best interests of their clients. By ensuring that the interests of all parties
involved are aligned, financial intermediaries contribute to a more efficient and
trustworthy financial system.
PART II
Vietnam's economy largely depends on sectors of the economy that consume
plenty of energy and natural resources. Therefore, Vietnam is one of the countries
most vulnerable to climate change, despite its rapid economic growth. Natural
catastrophes like droughts, floods, and sea level rise have become more common and
severe in Vietnam as a result of climate change, leading to adverse impacts on society,
the country's socio economic development, and individual lives. Research by
international organizations shows that climate change can cost Vietnam about 15
billion USD/year (equivalent to 5% of GDP) (Vũ, 2021, 1). Many climate experts
believe that when global temperatures increase by 1.5ºC and 2ºC, the direct damage to
Vietnam's GDP will be 4.5% and 6.7%, respectively, plus indirect damages, it could
be up to 30% by 2050 (Đức Minh, 2023). Consequently, reducing adverse effects on
the environment and advancing sustainable development make the est ablishment of a
comprehensive green finance system especially crucial.
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Fekete, Alyssa Gilbert , “green finance is a broad term that can refer to financial
investments flowing into sustainable development projects and initiatives,
environmental products, and policies that encourage the development of a more
sustainable economy” (Höhne et al., 2012, 7). It is said to be of a wider range than
climate finance only, including environmental objectives aiming at bettering the
existing condition of natural resources. PricewaterhouseCoopers defines green finance
as financial products and services promoting environmentally responsible investments
and low-carbon technologies through careful consideration of environmental factors in
lending decisions and risk management processes. (PricewaterhouseCoopers China,
2013, 15). Böhnke, Eidt, Knierim, Richert, Röber, Volz have given a panoramic
definition on green finance, stating that it comprises all types of lending or investment
practices that consider environmental impact and work to increase the sustainable
level of the environment. They explained “a key element of green finance is
sustainable investment and banking, where investment and lending decisions are taken
on the basis of environmental screening and risk assessment to meet environmental
sustainability standards” (Lindenberg, 2024, 2).
The structure of the green financial system is analyzed in two aspects including
the financial market and financial intermediaries. In terms of financial markets,
currently, Vietnam has 4 operating markets and 1 market expected to be operated in
the near future. With the green credit market, through the State Bank's policies and
support measures, the green credit market has grown rapidly in recent years. The pilot
program to deploy green credit under Directive No. 03/CT-NHNN, dated March 24,
2015, invested in 26 projects on renewable energy, waste management and organic
agriculture with interest rates 1%-3% lower than the market (Đào, n.d.) . By 2020,
credit growth in the "green" sector will lead with an increase rate of up to 35%, higher
than other priority sectors. This outcome demonstrates that banks are contributing an
increasing amount of money to green projects. However, the green credit proportion in
the credit structure of the banking industry is still low, despite its increase compared
to 2.83% in 2017. This shows that green credit from bank capital in recent times has
not yet developed strongly (Nguyễn, 2022). With the green bond market, Vietnam
has only issued five rounds of green bonds as of October 2022, totaling only $200
million USD. Renewable energy - Vietnam's primary industry receives the lion's share
of bond issuance proceeds (57%), along with the water, waste, and agriculture sectors.
(MOF, 2021) (Trần, 2023). The size of the Vietnamese bond market (104.6 billion
USD in 2019 and 324.1 billion USD in the first nine months of 2020) makes it
apparent that the issuance value of green bonds is negligible (Vu Thi Nhu Quynh,
2021) (Nguyễn & Anh Hoàng, 2023). Vietnam is implementing the green bond market
at a slower pace than the rest of the world. Currently, the green bond market in
Vietnam is seen as being in its early stages and underdeveloped overall. The scale,
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type and foundation of supply and demand for green bonds are all uncertain. Besides,
the information system, propaganda and understanding of investors in particular and
the market in general about green bonds are still very limited (Vũ, 2021, 3).
Nevertheless, green bonds have enormous development potential in Vietnam (Nguyễn
& Anh Hoàng, 2023). According to IFC's Climate Investment Opportunities Report,
from 2016 to 2030, Vietnam can attract about 753 billion USD of investment in
climate, 59 billion USD of investment in renewable energy, and about 80 billion USD
will be invested in the green building sector (IFC, 2022) (Trần, 2023). With the green
stock market, it has also had initial developments. Since 2012, the SSC has
coordinated with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Global Reporting
Initiative (GRI), HNX and Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HOSE) to implement
many programs. Capacity building training for listed companies on disclosing ESG
information. At the end of March 2017, HOSE announced the 'Vietnam Sustainability
Index - VNSI' and officially put it into operation from the end of July 2017 to support
institutional and individual investors. Identify businesses with "green" characteristics
to invest in, adding a new investment tool (Đào, n.d.). With the green insurance
market, the implementation of its products in Vietnam has initially received attention,
and the Government has clearly determined the need to promote green insurance to
achieve the goal of green growth. Vietnamese insurance businesses have initially
researched and deployed a number of green insurance products to meet the diverse
insurance needs of customers, expand market share, increase their competitive
position at the same time towards a green economy with sustainable development.
Thus, it indicates that there is room for growth in the Vietnamese insurance industry
for green insurance (Nguyễn, 2022). With the carbon market, it is considered the
solution and key to achieving the Net Zero goal for Vietnam in the coming time (Báo
tin tức, 2023). "Developing the carbon market in Vietnam" is the draft project being
developed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. That means
Vietnam will start testing the carbon credit exchange by 2025, and by 2028, it will be
formally operational (Báo tin tức, 2023). In terms of financial intermediaries, it
comprises two main parts including banks and nonbanks. With banks, the banking
system plays a huge role in promoting green credit growth and managing
environmental and social risks in credit granting activities. Recognizing the
importance of green credit, in Vietnam, according to Circular No. 03/CT-NHNN dated
March 24, 2015, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has requested commercial banks to
promote green lending for projects with clear goals for environmental protection, and
encourage environmentally friendly business activities. However, the concept of green
banking is still relatively new to the banking system. Many banks have not yet
implemented a system for assessing the environmental risks of projects that are
granted loans. The interest rates for loans to businesses investing in green
technologies are not much more favorable than for ordinary projects, which has
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reduced the incentive for businesses to invest in green technologies. In addition, the
mechanism for coordination and information exchange between the banking system
and other government agencies such as the Ministry of Natural Resources and
Environment is still not tight. With nonbanks, VinaCapital, the only multi-sector
asset management group in Vietnam, has been actively working to promote Vietnam's
potential and achievements to international investors interested in the ESG sector
(Lâm Tuấn, 2023). The Vietnam Environment Fund (VEF) has effectively provided
financial support for hundreds of environmental protection programs and projects
across the country, with a focus on wastewater treatment, waste management, and
solar power. (VEPF, n.d.) Some insurance companies offer life and health insurance
programs, which contribute a significant amount of insurance premiums to
environmental conservation projects. (Nguyễn, 2022)
Participants in the financial market include two main entities: borrowers and
lenders. In particular, the borrowers are mainly firms and governments. As for firms,
Ms. Pham Thi Thanh Tung, Deputy Director of the Credit Department for Economic
Sectors (SBV), said that in recent times, the banking industry has been a pioneer in
mobilizing capital and financing green growth-oriented projects, Sustainable
Development (SGGP, 2022). Certain Vietnamese commercial banks, like Agribank,
BIDV, Sacombank, TPBank, Vietinbank, VPBank and others have a significant
percentage of outstanding green credit loans (Nguyễn, 2022). Currently, 84 credit
institutions have submitted reports on the results of implementing Decision No.
1552/QD-NHNN dated August 6, 2015. However, only 67/84 credit institutions have
implemented relevant content on green banking and green credit development, on the
basis of integrating regulations and administrative documents in banking activities
(Tạp chí môi trường, 2022). Furthermore, companies are beginning to issue green
bonds on the market. For instance, Trung Nam Joint Stock Company and Trung Nam
Solar Power both issued individual bonds of 2,100 billion VND and 9,45 billion
VND, respectively, with a duration of five years and a variable interest rate equivalent
to the market rate. A 2.-year term deposit plus a 3.5% annual margin, or 10.5%
annually for the first year alone, is required (Vũ, 2021, 4). As of December 31, 2021,
there are 4 businesses providing green insurance products including Bao Viet
Insurance Company Limited - Tokio Marine (BVTM), AIG Vietnam Insurance
Company Limited (AIG), Chubb Company Limited (Chubb), Fubon Insurance
Company Limited (Vietnam) (Fubon). However, only 4/76 insurance businesses
operating in the market provide green insurance products, accounting for 5.26%, a
quite low rate (Nguyễn, 2022). There are also numerous ESG investment companies
operating in Vietnam nowadays, including the following: Vinamilk pioneering in ESG
sustainable development initiatives, Vinfast, a company specializing in building
electric-powered mobile vehicles to reduce emissions into the atmosphere, etc (Topi,
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2022). Towards the government and municipal governments, they issue the
majority of green bonds. Specifically, as of 2018, Ho Chi Minh City had issued over
VND 3,000 billion in green bonds for 34 environmentally friendly projects pertaining
to sustainable infrastructure, climate change adaptation, and water resource
management.
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market. Organizations and individuals participating in insurance in the Vietnamese
market are mostly customers of these traditional products, and the green insurance
products that businesses provide only stop at the type of environmental liability
insurance. The absence of a well-defined legislative framework restricts the
development of green insurance. Furthermore, other issues remain unresolved and
multiple sections in the current regulations lack specificity, clarity, and precision
(Nguyễn, 2022).
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International Finance Corporation (IFC) in 2018 and 2019 to release a manual on
evaluating social and environmental risks for extending credit to 15 different business
sectors worldwide. The State Bank also actively coordinates with the Ministry of
Natural Resources and Environment - the agency assigned to develop and submit to
the Prime Minister for approval the National Green Classification List to create a clear
and convenient mechanism and legal corridor to deploy economic tools to support
national green growth. In addition to encouraging outcomes, national standards and
definitions of green spaces and categories have not yet been standardized. Because of
this, issuing green credit becomes challenging for commercial banks in terms of
selection, appraisal, evaluation, and monitoring (Nguyễn, 2023). Towards the State
Securities Commission of Vietnam, in 2020, the Ministry of Finance and the State
Securities Commission replaced Circular No. 155/TT-BTC with Circular No.
96/2020/TT-BTC, in line with the government's efforts to raise standards and make
improvements (Minh, 2023). In 2021, the State Securities Commission (SSC)
cooperated with international organizations to launch the Handbook "Guidelines for
green bonds, social bonds and sustainable bonds" to guide organizations. issuers and
market members apply international and Asean regional standards as well as
Vietnamese regulations on green bonds, social bonds and sustainable bonds (Vũ &
Nguyễn, 2023).
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policies, environmental and social responsibilities of the government. businesses,
introducing green financial products to the investing public. Simultaneously,
encouraging demand for green finance is also aided by information clarity regarding
green investment activities and green financial products. Furthermore, the
synchronized and systematic integration of green financial development solutions will
help establish a solid basis for green growth and effectively execute the objectives
outlined in the National Strategy on Green Finance concerning green growth during
the 2021–2030 period and the government's vision to 2050 (Trần, 2023).
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