Ho Chi Minh City, September 18, 2018 - Rong Viet Securities, one of the leading full service brokerage houses in Vietnam, has partnered with Exotix Capital, the London-based developing markets investment bank, to offer investors premium access to investing in Vietnam’s capital markets.

Paul Domjan, Global Head of Research, Analytics & Data at Exotix Capital, commented: "Rong Viet has a focus on covering the Vietnamese market beyond the typical large cap names, and this focus on including smaller cap names complements Exotix Capital's commitment to providing our clients with best in class local expertise.”

“This partnership is an excellent fit for Rong Viet Securities. It aims to expand Rong Viet’s international reach and help Exotix Capital’s extensive network of institutional investors benefit from our high quality research and best execution capabilities,” said Rong Viet Securities’ Chief Executive, Hieu Nguyen. “Our relationship with Exotix Capital will enable us to build relationships with some of the largest investors in the world by offering them greater local market colour and better trade execution in Vietnam’s capital markets.”

Marc Djandji, Head of Institutional Sales at Rong Viet Securities, commented: "Our primary mission is serving the needs of institutional investors with in-depth research and analysis of Vietnamese companies. We are delighted to be expanding our reach by joining Exotix Capital’s global network."

Rong Viet Securities’ Equity Research department counts 16 analysts covering over 50 companies, representing more than half of the total market capitalization in Vietnam. The company specializes in identifying and championing predominantly under-covered Vietnamese listed companies. Its sales traders work in close collaboration with the Equity Research and Investment Banking teams to help clients gain exposure to superior Vietnamese companies across a broad spectrum of sectors. Over the last few years, Rong Viet’s research has been highly regarded for its unparalleled perspective.

About Rong Viet Securities: Established in 2006, Rong Viet Securities is a fully licensed brokerage house with offices across Vietnam. The company is publicly listed on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HSX) under the ticker VDS. Thanks to our qualified professionals, advanced technology and extensive network of local business owners and foreign institutions, we provide a comprehensive range of financial services and products to clients. In 2017, we were voted among 13 categories within AsiaMoney’s Brokers Poll. This prestigious award was a recognition from our clients of our continuing efforts to enhance our core value proposition. For more information, please go to www.vdsc.com.vn

About Exotix Capital: Exotix Capital provides a comprehensive and integrated cross-asset platform to penetrate full capital structures in developing markets. Analysts spanning Emerging Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Americas cover over 170 companies and government entities, more than any other frontier markets firm. Stretching beyond equity and fixed-income markets, the Exotix Capital advisory team provides a full range of investment banking services to companies, financial institutions, investment funds and governments. These services include strategic advisory assignments from debt capital to private equity fund raising. More information is available at www.exotix.com