IPBA Southeast Asia Regional Conference 2025 in Vietnam
Date: 9 October, 2025
Venue: Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Vietnam Fintech Regulatory Sandbox: Peer to Peer Lending
This half-day conference explores Vietnam’s Fintech Regulatory Sandbox under Decree 94/2025/ND-CP, effective from July 1, 2025, with a focus on peer-to-peer (P2P) lending. Attendees will include regulators, fintech executives, legal experts, and investors. The agenda features expert insights, international comparisons, discussions on challenges and best practices, and networking opportunities to foster collaboration in Vietnam’s fintech ecosystem.
Venue
New World Saigon Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
76 Le Lai Street, Ben Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tel: +84 28 3822 8888
Sponsor
Dilinh Legal
Supporting Organization
Amcham Vietnam (Administrative support)
Register: HERE
October 9 Program:
1:30pm - 2:00pm - Registration and Networking
2:00pm - 2:05pm - Opening Remarks & Welcome Address
- Welcome Address by Diep Hoang, Partner, Dilinh Legal, Vietnam
2:05pm - 2:15pm - Promotional Talk: IPBA New Delhi 2026
Speaker: Priti Suri, President Elect, IPBA
- Presentation highlighting the IPBA conference in New Delhi, February 2026
2:15pm - 2:35pm - Keynote: Vietnam Fintech Sandbox and P2P Lending
Speaker: Hai Nyugen, Partner, A&O Shearman, Vietnam
- In-depth presentation on Decree 94/2025/ND-CP, covering eligibility, key requirements, voluntary participation, and how the sandbox addresses risks in P2P lending platforms.
2:35pm - 2:55pm - Opportunities and Challenges in P2P Lending (China Context)
Speaker: Lyon Dong, Partner, Grandall Law Firm, Shanghai
- Discussion on benefits like innovation in credit access and data sharing, alongside challenges such as regulatory compliance, risk management, and exclusion of foreign entities, focusing on the Indonesia market.
2:55pm - 3:10pm - Coffee Break and Networking
Short break for refreshments and informal discussions, sponsored by Dilinh Legal.
3:10pm - 3:30pm - Emerging Trends in P2P Lending (Indonesia)
Speaker: Abi Abadi Tisnadisastra, Managing Partner, ATD Law, Indonesia
- Exploration of emerging trends and innovations in P2P lending, focusing on technological advancements and market opportunities in Indonesia
3:30pm - 3:50pm - Cybersecurity Risk in P2P Lending
Speaker: Kazuhide Ohya, Partner, Nishimura & Asahi, Japan
- Discussion on cybersecurity challenges and risk mitigation strategies in P2P lending platforms, focusing on protecting consumer data and ensuring platform integrity within the sandbox.
3:50pm - 4:30pm - Panel Discussion: Legal Framework for P2P Lending in Indonesia, China, Singapore, Vietnam
Moderator: Raphael Tay, Partner, RDS Partnership, Malaysia
Speakers: Abi Abadi Tisnadisastra (Indonesia); Lyon Dong (China), Kazuhide Ohya (Japan); Hai Nguyen (Vietnam).
- Analyzing regulatory approaches, compliance requirements, and consumer protection measures in P2P lending across Indonesia, China, Singapore, and Vietnam, and drawing lessons for Vietnam’s Fintech Regulatory Sandbox under Decree 94/2025/ND-CP. Includes Q&A.Expert from Japan
4:30pm - 4:50pm - Q&A Session
Moderator: Raphael Tay, Partner, RDS Partnership
- Open forum for attendees to ask questions about P2P lending, the Fintech Regulatory Sandbox, cybersecurity, and compliance, addressing key insights from the conference sessions.
4:50pm - 4:55pm - Closing Remarks
Speaker: Diep Hoang, Partner, Dilinh Legal, Vietnam
- Summary of insights, calls to action for fintech innovation, and announcement of follow-up resources or events.
4:55pm - Drinks and Networking
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