Decision No. 15/2008/QD-BTC Issuing the Securities Business Code

Decision No. 15/2008/QD-BTC of the Ministry of Finance issuing the Securities Business Code applies to securities companies, fund management companies, and investment securities companies. The Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Document No.15/2008/QĐ-BTC
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Finance
Signed byTrần Xuân Hà — Thứ trưởng
Updated28/06/2026
SectorFinance
FieldOtherBanking-Finance and Financial MarketsBonds
Issued date27/03/2008
Effective date28/04/2008
Expiry date25/01/2016
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 15/2008/QD-BTC of the Ministry of Finance issuing the Securities Business Code applies to securities companies, fund management companies, and investment securities companies. The Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Scope of application

Securities companies, fund management companies, investment securities companies, Director of the Office of the Ministry of Finance, Chairman of the State Securities Commission, and related organizations and individuals.

Key points

  • Securities companies, fund management companies, and investment securities companies are permitted to engage in securities business in accordance with the provisions of the Code.
  • This Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Ensuring that securities activities are strictly managed and transparent.
  • Negative impact: May increase costs for securities companies due to compliance with new regulations.

❓ Frequently asked questions

To whom does this Decision apply?

The Decision applies to securities companies, fund management companies, and investment securities companies.

When does the Decision take effect?

The Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

What must securities companies do to comply with this Decision?

Securities companies, fund management companies, and investment securities companies must be responsible for implementing the Decision.

What contents does the Securities Business Code include?

The contents of the Securities Business Code issued together with this Decision are detailed in the attached document but not included in the text of the Decision.

Who is responsible for implementing this Decision?

The Director of the Office of the Ministry of Finance, the Chairman of the State Securities Commission, and related organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing the Decision.

Full text

MINISTRY OF FINANCE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 15/2008/QD-BTC
Date: March 27, 2008

Pursuant to …;

Issuing the Securities Business Code of Conduct

___________________________

THE MINISTER OF FINANCE

BASED ON THE SECURITIES LAW NUMBER 70/2006/QH11 OF JUNE 29, 2006;

Pursuant to Decree No. 14/2007/ND-CP dated January 19, 2007 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Securities Law;

Pursuant to Decree No. 77/2003/ND-CP dated July 1, 2003 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Finance;

At the proposal of the Chairman of the State Securities Commission,

Pursuant to …;:

Article 1. The Securities Business Code of Conduct is hereby issued together with this Decision.

Article 2. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Article 3. The Director of the Ministry's Office, the Chairman of the State Securities Commission, securities practitioners, securities companies, fund management companies, investment securities companies, and other related organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Decision.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Tran Xuan Ha

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