FPT and IBM partner to accelerate digital transformation and AI breakthroughs in the securities sector
Vietnam’s stock market is experiencing robust growth, underpinned by stable macroeconomic fundamentals, a rapidly expanding middle class, and a rising investment appetite among a youthful population. According to McKinsey, Vietnam’s stock market capitalization could reach USD 600 billion by 2027, twice its current size. The government is proactively refining legal frameworks, aiming for market upgrades, and broadening investment products to accommodate both retail and institutional investors. Meanwhile, the asset management sector in Vietnam holds substantial growth potential, as assets under management remain significantly lower than those of its regional peers.
To provide a comprehensive overview of the digital transformation landscape in the securities industry, FPT Corporation, in collaboration with IBM Vietnam, is organizing a seminar titled “Unlocking the Digital Future of Securities with FPT and IBM.” The event brings together senior leaders and prominent experts from the securities, technology, and digital transformation sectors, providing not only strategic insights but also practical solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency and foster sustainable growth amid ongoing market fluctuations.
Experts and speakers attending the event
However, to adapt to the wave of digitalization and the emerging “zero-fee” model, securities firms must transform their business models, optimize technological infrastructure, and elevate customers’ digital experiences. Big data processing, information security, scaling transaction capabilities, and system integration have become pressing needs—not only for operational efficiency but also to sustain competitiveness and ensure growth in the digital era.
Highlighting current challenges, Mr. Pham Hoang Anh, Digital Product Development Expert for Investment and Securities Services at FPT IS, FPT Corporation, noted: “Most securities companies in Vietnam are still reliant on traditional, fragmented, and hard-to-integrate systems, creating barriers to adopting advanced technologies such as AI and Big Data. Additionally, cybersecurity issues, significant investment costs, and a shortage of skilled tech talent pose substantial hurdles. To achieve breakthroughs, the industry needs to restructure infrastructure and place technology at the heart of its long-term strategic development.”
Mr. Pham Hoang Anh from FPT Corporation at the seminar
In supporting Vietnam’s financial and securities institutions, FPT has introduced a comprehensive ecosystem of products and solutions tailored specifically for the investment and securities sector. This ecosystem addresses not only core operational challenges, such as security, data governance, and transaction management, but also extends to strategic areas, including process automation, digitalization of investment advisory services, and personalized user experiences.
Key offerings include eBroker – a next-generation trading platform capable of processing 5,000–10,000 orders per second with just 100ms latency, supporting multiple asset classes (stocks, bonds, derivatives, and fund certificates); akaFortune – a solution for managing collaborators and copy trading, enabling businesses to flexibly and efficiently scale their sales networks; and akaSense – an AI-powered virtual assistant for investors and advisors that can automatically analyze both structured and unstructured data to deliver real-time investment recommendations.
As technology rapidly advances and demand for end-to-end digitalization increases, securities firms are shifting their mindset—from simply offering trading services to building holistic digital ecosystems. This transformation requires not only robust technological foundations but also deep integration across core systems, data, security, and user experience.
Speaking on the topic “Building a Digital Securities Ecosystem with IBM’s Integrated Solutions,” Mr. An Minh Khoi Nguyen, Business Automation Solutions Consultant at IBM Vietnam, emphasized the strategic importance of integration platforms in digital transformation. At the seminar, he introduced IBM Cloud Pak for Integration, a comprehensive platform designed to seamlessly connect systems, applications, and data across hybrid cloud environments.
Mr. An Minh Khoi Nguyen, Business Automation Solutions Consultant at IBM Vietnam, shares insights at the event.
The solution integrates a full suite of capabilities—including API management, application integration, internal messaging, real-time data processing, and high-speed, end-to-end encrypted data transmission. This enables businesses to implement integration consistently, flexibly, and securely—even in increasingly complex and distributed technology environments.
Building on this integration-focused approach, the seminar further explored a foundational pillar of digital transformation: data. Nguyen Van Hai, Storage Infrastructure Solutions Consultant at IBM Vietnam, emphasized that to unlock the full value of data in the securities sector, businesses need storage infrastructure that is not only flexible but also highly resilient and cost-optimized. IBM’s unified storage solution addresses all these demands, offering outstanding performance, built-in ransomware protection, and robust support for big data and AI processing—empowering enterprises to handle data securely and effectively.
The solution comes fully equipped with essential capabilities, including API management, application integration, internal messaging, real-time data processing, and high-speed, end-to-end encrypted data transfer. These features enable businesses to implement integrations in a consistent, flexible, and secure manner, regardless of increasingly complex and distributed technology ecosystems.
Shifting from integration to another key pillar of digital transformation—data—the seminar spotlighted the role of resilient storage infrastructure. Mr. Nguyen Van Hai, Storage Infrastructure Solutions Consultant at IBM Vietnam, emphasized that to maximize data value in the securities sector, organizations must adopt storage systems that are not only flexible but also highly resilient and cost-efficient. IBM’s unified storage solution meets these needs with exceptional performance, integrated ransomware protection, and robust support for big data and AI workloads—empowering enterprises to manage and secure data with confidence.
Mr. Nguyen Van Hai – Storage Infrastructure Solutions Consultant, IBM Vietnam, at the event.
Digital transformation in the securities industry goes beyond merely adopting technology – it requires a comprehensive restructuring from infrastructure to operations. By 2028, emerging technologies, especially artificial intelligence, are expected to surge, placing immense pressure on businesses to respond swiftly and effectively. However, this journey comes with risks, including system fragmentation, operational disruptions, budget overruns, and workforce shortages. Modernizing data infrastructure must therefore, be strategically planned to ensure both efficiency and security.
Addressing infrastructure performance and processing capabilities, Nguyen Si Duy, Power Server Solutions Consultant at IBM Vietnam, introduced the IBM Power System – a server platform optimized for digital transformation in the finance and securities sectors. Focusing on three core factors – reliability, flexibility, and operational efficiency – the IBM Power System supports open-source environments, offers high stability, and minimizes disruptions. This enables enterprises to maintain business continuity, reduce risks, and optimize operating costs.
Mr. Nguyen Si Duy – Power Server Solutions Consultant, IBM Vietnam
The seminar concluded with a wealth of practical insights and technology-driven solutions from FPT Corporation and IBM Vietnam, paving the way for a new direction in the digital transformation journey of securities firms. Backed by robust technological foundations and the support of strategic partners such as FPT and IBM, the securities industry is well-positioned to advance toward an operating model that is agile, transparent, and responsive to the evolving market dynamics.
