Our History
Milestones and achievements, 20 years of development
1986
Opening of Vietnam: doi moi policy
1994
Feb 1994, Bill Clinton lifts USA embargo on Vietnam. US$ can now flow back-and-forth to Vietnam
Foreign investment flows to Vietnam. Hong Kong money pours before handover.
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1996
CB gets official representative office license,
– Foreign investors, expatriates and consultants leave Vietnam
1997
July 1997 Hong Kong handover to China.
Asia financial crisis.
Too much loan to Asia.
1998
August 1998: Russia default on debts. Too much loan to developing countries
Stock Markets in turmoils
2000
2000-2003: Dotcom buble explodes
Vietnam stock market opens
2002
CB close down due to financial meltdown.
IF Consulting is founded as a LLC
– STOP Financial planning
– FOCUS on Insurance for Expatriates. SARS outbreak comes as a boost to business.
– Recruit more International consultants to service clients worldwide as Expatriates come and relocate.
2003
Feb-2003: SARS respiratory syndrome outbreak in Vietnam. Medical insurance in Vietnam booms!
2005
Vietnam grants non-life business licenses to foreign insurers. New products and new markets open.
2006
Open Hanoi office
– Foreign presence increase, all assets need insurance.
– IFC develops on growing needs on employee medical/accident benefits in Asia (China) and worldwide
Vietnam stock market attracts foreign investment funds. China attracts even more talents and capital.
Stock Markets melt down
2008
IFC incorporate as a Joint-Stock company to destined to consulting partners and financial investors.
2008-2011 subprime mortgage lending crisis. Too much lending to poor people.
2010
2011-today Eurozone debt crisis.
Too much lending to poor countries
2012
Towards a GLOCAL company.
Global reach and servicing standards. Local servicing and value offers.
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