Disclaimer: Independent legal research and planning aid. Not a representation of AIFC, AFSA, or VIFC, and not a legal opinion. Always check current versions, effective dates and Vietnamese counsel advice. AIFC permissions do not passport into Viet Nam.
Crosswalk
AIFC precedent vs VIFC legal anchor
'Existing framework' means a Vietnamese anchor exists — not that it covers tokens. Every gap must be verified by Vietnamese counsel.
| Area | AIFC | VIFC / VN | Priority | Readiness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▸ Legal authority / rulemaking | High | Existing framework | ||
| ▸ Activity licensing | High | Draft required | ||
| ▸ Investment / security tokens | Medium | Not verified | ||
| ▸ Commodity spot / forward token | High | Existing framework | ||
| ▸ Digital asset exchange | High | Not verified | ||
| ▸ Clearing / settlement | High | Draft required | ||
| ▸ Custody / wallets | High | Draft required | ||
| ▸ AML / sanctions | High | Existing framework | ||
| ▸ Market conduct / disclosures | Medium | Draft required | ||
| ▸ FinTech Lab / sandbox | High | Not verified | ||
| ▸ Corporate & SPV | Medium | Not verified | ||
| ▸ Private title / warehouse / transport | High | Not verified | ||
| ▸ Data / privacy | Medium | Not verified | ||
| ▸ Dispute resolution | Medium | Existing framework | ||
| ▸ Payments & FX | High | Existing framework |