Workshop on Introduction to Banking in Vietnam

Programme Overview

Banking sector is fast evolving and witnessing a transformational change. Banks are the backbone of all activities because in every transaction where money is involved, the bank is the main character. This banking course will give you a strong overview of basic banking practices and how international banking works. It covers interesting and necessary topics such as the functions of a bank, bank models, and theories of credit creation. These days, modern banks operate globally and hold offices in key financial centers. These institutions have the power to influence economies around the world, as seen during the recent financial crisis. Understanding how this power operates is very useful information in the modern day.

Delivered by Risalat Consultants International in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, it combines expert-led sessions, real cases and group work, so that participants can apply what they learn in their own institution.

The programme strengthens institutional capability in:

• Fundamentals of Banking, Bank activities, Functions & Services
• Types of Banking and Bank Models
• The role of Central Bank, Its Functions & Execution
• How Central Banks operate in Practice
• Bank Regulation & Supervision
• Determinants of Bank Failure & Crisis
• Bank Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Financial Management
• Bank Financial Statement Analysis
• Budget preparation and execution
• Financial reporting and accounting standards
• Cash and treasury management
• Internal control over payments and assets

It is designed for professionals in the Banking Sector and other financial organizations, financial Regulators, anyone who is interested to gain a thorough understanding of Banking Industry and others who want practical, current skills in public financial management and finance.

Why Workshop on Introduction to Banking in Vietnam Matters Now

Sound financial management is the basis for credible budgets, timely payments and clean audits. Governments and financiers expect accurate reporting, disciplined budget execution and transparent use of funds.

Changes in reporting standards, digital payment systems and financier requirements mean finance teams must keep their skills current. Strong financial management also frees time and money for the services that matter.

This Workshop on Introduction to Banking in Vietnam programme brings these elements together in a practical format, so that participants understand not only what good practice looks like but also how to introduce it in their own setting, with the people and resources they have.

Institutions increasingly need professionals who can:

• Prepare and execute budgets in line with plans
• Produce accurate, timely financial reports
• Apply controls over payments and assets
• Meet financier financial management requirements
• Use financial information to support decisions

Strong capability helps institutions:

• Improve budget credibility and execution
• Produce reliable reports and clean audits
• Reduce payment delays and errors
• Build trust with financiers and oversight bodies

Who Should Attend This Workshop on Introduction to Banking in Vietnam Training

The programme suits experienced professionals as well as those moving into new responsibilities. Groups that mix institutions and countries are encouraged, because participants learn a great deal from each other’s experience.

This programme is designed for:

• Professionals in the Banking Sector and other financial organizations
• Financial Regulators
• Anyone who is interested to gain a thorough understanding of Banking Industry
• Finance managers and accountants
• Budget officers and analysts
• Treasury and cash management staff
• Financial management specialists in PIUs
• Internal auditors
• CFOs and finance directors
• Revenue and tax administration staff
• Planning and economic officers
• Project managers with budget responsibility

Programme Objectives

The objectives focus on what participants will be able to do after the programme, not only on what they will know. Each one is practised during the week through exercises, cases or group work.

By the end of this programme participants will be able to:

• Bank models, banking risks, functions, monetary policy and supervisory regulation and their impact on the banking sector
• Functions of Central Banks, their tools, instruments and importance
• Causes of Banking and Financial Crisis
• The main components of banks’ balance sheet and income statements, off-balance sheet activity and how to analyze bank performance and other issues using traditional ratio analysis
• How to analyze and discuss the structural and performance features of banking systems
• Explain the budget cycle and the role of each actor
• Prepare and monitor budgets linked to plans
• Apply the main principles of the relevant reporting standards
• Manage cash and payments with sound controls
• Meet the financial management requirements of financiers

Workshop on Introduction to Banking in Vietnam Training Structure & Contents

Training Methodology

Workshop on Introduction to Banking in HCMC – Vietnam is a 6 days interactive programme that uses a mixture of presentations, discussions, case studies, videos, role-plays and interactive exercises to transform participants’ knowledge into hands-on practice. Every Session will be finalized by acquiring participant feedback in order to ensure the maximum comprehension of the material covered. Provided suggestions will be considered for the coming days aiming to maximize the satisfaction of each and every delegate.

Before the programme, a short pre-assessment helps the facilitators understand each participant’s role and priorities, so that examples and exercises can be adjusted to the group. Each day ends with a short reflection in which participants note what they will apply at work.

• Expert-led sessions on current practice
• Regional and international case studies
• Group work and practical exercises
• Simulations and role plays where relevant
• Discussion of participants' own challenges
• Daily reflection and action planning

Institutional Application

The programme is built so that learning moves from the classroom into the institution. Participants work on their own processes and documents where possible, and leave with an action plan that their managers can review and support.

This programme supports institutions in strengthening:

• Budget preparation and execution
• Financial reporting
• Payment and cash controls
• Donor financial management
• Audit readiness

Participants return with practical tools to improve:

• Budget monitoring
• Interim financial reports
• Reconciliations
• Asset management
• Audit follow-up

Regional Relevance & Application

Holding the programme in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam brings together participants from Asia and other regions, so they can compare how public financial management and finance is handled in different settings.

The same programme can also be delivered in-house for one institution, in its own country or online, with cases taken from its current work.

Examples and exercises are chosen to reflect the realities of public institutions and donor-financed projects, and participants are encouraged to bring a current challenge from their own work so that the action plan they leave with is directly usable.

Host Country Profile – Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, is the most populous city and centrally-governed city of Vietnam, with a population of more than 14 million in 2025. Its geography is defined by rivers and canals, of which the largest is the Saigon River. Source: Wikipedia.

The programme takes place at The Reverie Saigon.

Expected Outcomes of Workshop on Introduction to Banking in Vietnam Training

Participants will be able to:

• Prepare and monitor budgets linked to plans
• Produce accurate financial reports
• Apply sound payment and cash controls
• Meet financier financial management requirements
• Prepare for audits and close findings
• Use financial analysis in decisions

Participants leave with a personal action plan and practical tools they can use in their institution from the first week back. Institutions that send several participants can use the programme to agree shared methods and templates across teams, which makes improvements easier to sustain.

Course Deliverables

Participants receive support before, during and after the programme, so that preparation, learning and follow-up form one continuous experience.

Before the Programme

• Participant Pre-Assessment
• Workshop on Introduction to Banking in Vietnam Readiness Assessment
• Workshop on Introduction to Banking in Vietnam Resource Pack
• Preparatory Reading Materials
• Complimentary Visa Support & Advisory

During the Programme

• Airport Pickup & Welcome Assistance
• Accommodation with Breakfast
• Welcome Networking Dinner
• Risalat Training Kit (Bag, Bottle, Mug, T-Shirt, Cap, Passport Cover, Pens, Notebook, Magnet & Keychain)
• Comprehensive Workshop on Introduction to Banking in Vietnam Training Manual
• Budget Monitoring Template
• Interim Financial Report Template
• Reconciliation Checklist
• Audit Preparation Checklist
• Practical Workshops & Simulations
• Group Discussions & Peer Learning
• Daily Lunch and Refreshments
• Full Access to Training Venue Facilities
• Mini Pad / Tablet with Digital Learning Materials
• Field Visit (where applicable)
• Entertaining City Tour

After the Programme

• Certificate of Completion
• Risalat Programme Participation Recognition Award
• Post-Training Reference Materials
• Financial Management Self-Assessment
• Payment Control Checklist
• Post-Training Support & Follow-Up Guidance
• Programme Report

Institutions can also request a tailored in-house version of this programme, delivered at their premises or online. Request a proposal.

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where does the Workshop on Introduction to Banking in Vietnam programme take place?

It runs from 21 Dec 2026 to 25 Dec 2026, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (The Reverie Saigon). The registration deadline is shown at the top of this page.

Who should attend?

The programme is designed for professionals in the Banking Sector and other financial organizations, financial Regulators, anyone who is interested to gain a thorough understanding of Banking Industry, finance managers and accountants, and others who want practical skills in public financial management and finance.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. Participants who complete the programme receive a Certificate of Completion from Risalat Consultants International.

Can this programme be delivered for our institution only?

Yes. We can deliver a tailored in-house version at your premises, in another city or online, built around your own cases. Use the proposal request on this page.

Do I need prior experience in public financial management and finance?

No specialist background is required beyond experience in a related role. A short pre-assessment helps the facilitators adapt the sessions to the group.

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