Circular No. 27/2011/TT-NHNN amending and supplementing certain Articles of the Compulsory Reserve Regulation for credit institutions issued together with Decision No. 581/2003/QĐ-NHNN dated June 9, 2003 of the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam, effective from September 1, 2011.

Circular No. 27/2011/TT-NHNN amends and supplements the provisions on compulsory reserves for credit institutions, applicable from September 1, 2011. The new provisions include foreign deposits of credit institutions in compulsory reserves and require detailed reporting.

Document No.27/2011/TT-NHNN
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityState Bank of Vietnam
Signed byNguyễn Đồng Tiến — Phó Thống đốc
Updated26/06/2026
SectorBanking
FieldMonetary Policy
Issued date31/08/2011
Effective date01/09/2011
Expiry date
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 27/2011/TT-NHNN amends and supplements the provisions on compulsory reserves for credit institutions, applicable from September 1, 2011. The new provisions include foreign deposits of credit institutions in compulsory reserves and require detailed reporting.

Scope of application

Credit institutions

Key points

  • Credit institution → must compulsorily reserve foreign deposits according to the new regulations.
  • Credit institution → must report the average balance of deposits collected and consolidate the situation of compulsory reserve compliance according to the form issued together with the Circular.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Enhance credit risk management, protect customer rights, and increase the stability of the banking system.
  • Negative impact: May increase operational costs for credit institutions due to additional compliance with reporting requirements.

❓ Frequently asked questions

How should credit institutions compulsorily reserve foreign deposits according to this Circular?

According to the Circular, credit institutions must compulsorily reserve foreign deposits according to the new supplementary provision at Point b Clause 1 Article 12.

What necessary reports are required for compliance with this Circular?

According to the Circular, credit institutions must report the average balance of deposits collected and consolidate the situation of compulsory reserve compliance according to Form No. 1 - Report on the Average Balance of Deposits to be Compulsorily Reserved and Form No. 3 - Report on Consolidation of Compliance with Compulsory Reserves of Credit Institutions.

When does this Circular take effect?

This Circular takes effect from September 1, 2011.

How should credit institutions comply with these new regulations?

According to the Circular, credit institutions must comply with the regulations on compulsory reserve of foreign deposits and report according to the forms issued together with the Circular.

Which provisions does this Circular abolish?

According to Article 2, this Circular abolishes Decision No. 187/QĐ-NHNN dated January 16, 2008 of the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam on adjusting compulsory reserves for credit institutions.

Full text

STATE BANK OF VIETNAM
VIETNAM

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 27/2011/TT-NHNN
Hanoi, August 31, 2011

CIRCULAR

Amending and supplementing certain Articles of the Compulsory Reserve Ratio Regulations for Credit Institutions

issued together with Decision No. 581/2003/QĐ-NHNN dated June 9, 2003 of the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam

The State

____________________

Pursuant to the Law on the State Bank of Vietnam No. 46/2010/QH12 dated June 16, 2010;

Pursuant to the Law on Credit Organizations No. 47/2010/QH12 dated June 16, 2010;

Pursuant to Decree No. 96/2008/NĐ-CP dated August 26, 2008 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the State Bank of Vietnam;

The Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam amends and supplements certain Articles of the Compulsory Reserve Ratio Regulations for Credit Institutions issued together with Decision No. 581/2003/QĐ-NHNN dated June 9, 2003 of the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam as follows:

Article 1. Amending and supplementing certain provisions of the Compulsory Reserve Ratio Regulations for Credit Institutions issued together with Decision No. 581/2003/QĐ-NHNN dated June 9, 2003 of the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam as follows:

1. Supplementing Point b Clause 1 Article 12 with the following content:

"- Deposits of credit institutions abroad."

2. Supplementing the attached reporting forms of this Circular:

Form No. 1 - Report on average balance of deposits subject to compulsory reserve requirements and Form No. 3 - Summary report on compliance with compulsory reserve requirements of credit institutions.

Article 2. Effective Date

1. This Circular takes effect from September 1, 2011.

2. Abolishing Decision No. 187/QĐ-NHNN dated January 16, 2008 of the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam on adjusting compulsory reserve requirements for credit institutions.

3. The Director of the Office, the Director of the Inspectorate and Supervision Department, Heads of units under the State Bank of Vietnam, Governors of the State Bank of Vietnam branches in provinces and centrally governed cities; Chairmen of the Board of Members, Chairmen of the Board of Directors and General Managers (Directors) of credit institutions are responsible for implementing this Circular./.

DIRECTOR
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
(Signed)
Nguyen Dong Tien

                     

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