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VIETNAM SECURITIES DEPOSITORY AND CLEARING CORPORATION
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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No. 42/QD-VSDC

Hanoi, April 29, 2025

 

DECISION

GUIDELINES FOR CONNECTING WITH ISO-MESSAGE BASED GATEWAY FOR BUSINESS OPERATIONS OF VIETNAM SECURITIES DEPOSITORY AND CLEARING CORPORATION

GENERAL DIRECTOR
VIETNAM SECURITIES DEPOSITORY AND CLEARING CORPORATION

Pursuant to the Law on Securities dated November 26, 2019;

Pursuant to the Law on amendments to the Law on Securities, Law on Accounting, Law on Independent Audit, Law on State Budget, Law on Management and Use of Public Property, Law on Tax Administration, Law on Personal Income Tax, Law on National Reserves, and Law on Penalties for Administrative Violations dated November 29, 2024;

Pursuant to Decree No. 155/2020/ND-CP dated December 31, 2020 of the Government of Vietnam on elaboration on the Law on Securities;

Pursuant to Decision No. 26/2022/QD-TTg dated December 16, 2022 of the Prime Minister of Vietnam on establishment, organization, and operation of Vietnam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation;

Pursuant to Decision No. 1275/QD-BTC dated June 14, 2023 of the Minister of Finance of Vietnam promulgating the organizational and operational Charter of Vietnam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation;

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Pursuant to Resolution No. 104/NQ-HDTV dated April 29, 2025 of the Board of Directors on the issuance of the guidelines for connecting with the ISO-message based gateway for business operations of Vietnam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation;

At the request of the Director of the Information Technology Department.

DECISION:

Article 1. The guidelines for connecting with the ISO-message based gateway for business operations of Vietnam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation are promulgated together with this Decision.

Article 2.  This Decision comes into force as of its date of signing and replaces Decision No. 71/QD-VSDC dated August 11, 2023 and Decision No. 74/QD-VSDC dated August 11, 2023.

Article 3. The Director of the branch in Ho Chi Minh City, Directors of Departments of Vietnam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation, and relevant organizations and individuals shall implement this Decision. /.

 

 

GENERAL DIRECTOR




Ta Thanh Binh

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GUIDELINES

CONNECTING WITH ISO-MESSAGE BASED GATEWAY FOR BUSINESS OPERATIONS OF VIETNAM SECURITIES DEPOSITORY AND CLEARING CORPORATION
(enclosed with Decision No. …/QD-VSDC dated … of General Director of Vietnam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation)

Chapter I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Scope

1. This document provides guidelines for connecting with the ISO-message based gateway for business operations of Vietnam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation (hereinafter referred to as “VSDC”).

2. Any member who meets the conditions for connecting with the ISO-message based gateway may register for one, several, or all professional transactions through the ISO-message based gateway according to the guidelines in this document.

Article 2. Interpretation of terms

For the purpose of this document, the following terms shall be construed as follows:  

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2. Digital signatures: refer to a form of electronic signature according to the law on electronic transactions that may be used by competent persons of VSDC or members to verify the information and data sent by them.

3. ISO-message based gateway: refers to an application software environment that permits members and VSDC to exchange information on business operations in the form of professional messages or confirmation messages between the members’ professional systems and VSDC’s system.

4. Electronic certificates: refer to information on business operations at VSDC, generated, sent, received, and stored via electronic instruments according to the law on electronic transactions in financial operations through the terminal-based gateway or ISO-message based gateway or global network by the interface on the website of VSDC and authenticated via digital signatures of competent persons of VSDC or members.  Electronic certificates in this document include:

a. Electronic reports and electronic transactions refer to reports and transactions generated and implemented on VSDC’s system through its terminal-based gateway;

b. Professional messages refer to data files containing information on business operations with structure following ISO15022 exchanged through VSDC’s ISO-message based gateway. Professional message standards are prescribed in Appendix 07 of this document.

5. Certificate authorities (CA): refer to organizations providing digital signature authentication services for agencies, organizations, and individuals regarding public operations. The provision of public digital signature authentication services is a conditional business operation as prescribed by the law.

Article 3. Transactions and professional messages implemented through ISO-message based gateway

1. The list of professional messages that may be implemented through the ISO-message based gateway is prescribed in Appendix 01 of this document.  

2. The application of professional messages to business operation handling through the ISO-message based gateway shall comply with the principles prescribed in Appendix 07 of this document.

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REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO MEMBERS WHEN CONNECTING WITH ISO-MESSAGE BASED GATEWAY

Article 4. Conditions for connecting with ISO-message based gateway

1. The primary location for registering connection with the ISO-message based gateway shall be a Data Center placed at the headquarters or branch of the member registered for operations with VSDC or a Data Center hired by the member and placed at the service provider. The backup location for connection with the ISO-message based gateway shall be a Data Center at a geographical location independent from the primary location of the member.

2. Conditions for technical facilities at the primary and backup connection locations:

2.1. Data center shall:

- Ensure compliance with the law on data center operations;

- Ensure the satisfaction of the conditions for security, environment, and system safety: separate areas with magnetic lock systems or equivalent access control devices and surveillance systems; specialized fire alarm and firefighting systems; air conditioning systems with temperature and humidity monitoring and control; specialized uninterruptible power supply systems and backup generators; surge protective systems.

2.2. Connection:

- Regarding new members:  Establish 1 MPLS connection with 3 Mbps provided by the VNPT-Vinaphone Business Customer Company – VNPT Vinaphone and 1 MPLS connection with 3 Mbps provided by FPT International Telecom Company Limited – Hanoi Branch with VSDC’s system;

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2.3. IT devices and software:

- Regarding new members:  Ensure the adequacy of computer science devices, meeting the requirements for establishing connection locations, including:

□ 2 routers with a minimum configuration equivalent to Cisco ISR 1000 Series with 2 Ethernet ports;

□ 1 Switch with a minimum configuration equivalent to Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series;

□ 2 optical-electrical converters with a minimum configuration equivalent to FastEthernet 10/100Mbps;

□ 2 Gateway Client servers (1 using the ISO-message based gateway for the share, government bond, and derivative markets (CSDR); 1 is used for the market of privately placed corporate bonds (TPRL)) with a minimum configuration as follows:  Server HP DL380G10 (Memory: 8GB, Storage: 256GB Solid-State Drive, 02 Ethernet10/100).

- Regarding members currently using the terminal-based gateway:

Add 2 Gateway Client servers with a minimum configuration as follows: Server HP DL380G10 (Memory: 8GB, Storage: 256GB Solid-State Drive, 02 Ethernet10/100).

2.4. Members shall integrate professional messages elaborated in terms of the technical aspect in Appendix 07 into their professional software systems in accordance with the transactions registered for use through the ISO-message based gateway, complete test transactions with VSDC, and acquire VSDC's approval before putting the systems into use.

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- Operating system: Windows server 2008 or 2012 version 32/64 Bit or newer;

- Anti-virus software: Kaspersky EndPoint Security 11 or newer;

- Intermediary software: Java Runtime Environment (JRE 1.7);

- Application program: VSDC_GatewayClient_CSDR / VSDC_GatewayClient_TPRL;

- File transmission between the Core of the members and the Gateway Client.

2.6. Backup devices for all Gateway Client devices, networks, electrical systems, and other computer science devices relevant to the ISO-message based gateway system.

3. There must be 1 unexpired digital signature representing the enterprise with a USB PKI Token or HSM to store the digital signature provided by the public digital signature authentication service provider to access VSDC's ISO-message based gateway.

4. There must be at least 2 computer science officials specialized in computer networks (with CCNA certificates or equivalents) serving as contact points and conducting technical cooperation with VSDC.

Article 5. Applications for participation in ISO-message based gateway

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1. Written registration for participation in the ISO-message based gateway at the main or backup connection location (form prescribed in Appendix 02). Written registration for changes to the connection location in case of changing the connection location (form prescribed in Appendix 03).

2. Written registration of information on access to the ISO-message based gateway (form prescribed in Appendix 04).

3. Copies of the certificate of digital signature representing the enterprise provided by a public digital signature authentication service provider and documents proving that the computer science officials are eligible according to Clause 4 Article 4 of this document.

Article 6. VSDC’s support for establishment of ISO-message based gateway

1. Within 3 working days from the receipt of the adequate and valid application for participation in the ISO-message based gateway, VSDC shall, based on the postmark or receipt date recorded in the correspondence log at VSDC, conduct an on-site inspection of the technical infrastructures and seal the member's devices connecting to the ISO-message based gateway.

2. Within 3 working days after the inspection, VSDC shall send the member a written notice of the testing plan and guidelines on the system installation for using the ISO-message based gateway. Where the member's technical conditions fail to meet the requirements, VSDC shall issue a written notice specifying the items failing to meet the requirements.

3. Within 1 working day from the end of the planned testing, VSDC shall send the member a written approval for the transactions registered through the ISO-message based gateway. Where the testing results fail to meet the requirements, VSDC shall notify the content and reasons for the member’s improvements.

Article 7. Change/cancellation of information on registration for participation in ISO-message based gateway

1. Members changing/canceling the access information on the ISO-message based gateway shall follow the form in Appendix 05 of this document.

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Article 8. Rights and obligations of members

1. Members’ rights:

1.1. To be connected and perform business operations through the ISO-message based gateway when meeting the conditions prescribed in Article 4 of this Regulation from 08:00 to 17:00 on working days.

1.2. To be issued representative accounts to log in to the ISO-message based gateway and exchange information on professional transactions among professional software systems of the members and VSDC’s system.

1.3. To have login information and professional information processed through the ISO-message based gateway kept confidential.

1.4. To participate in training programs and functional testing of the ISO-message based gateway organized by VSDC.

1.5. To receive VSDC’s technical support when connecting to the ISO-message based gateway.

1.6. To use digital signatures to confirm the data exchanged between two parties for certain professional transactions stipulated by VSDC.

1.8. To receive VSDC’s support in handling business operations through documents if the members’ professional systems are unable to operate through the ISO-message based gateway, provided that written requests are submitted.

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1.10. To change the main and backup connection locations when the new connection locations meet the conditions prescribed in Article 4 of this document.

2. Members’ obligations:  

2.1. To comply with the guidelines for connecting with the ISO-message based gateway, policies on security and confidentiality, regulations on business operations promulgated by VSDC, and other relevant laws.

2.2. To comply with the regulations on professional message standards prescribed in Appendix 07 of this document.

2.3. Not to take any actions that affect the VSDC’s ISO-message based gateway system and other members’ participation in the ISO-message based gateway.

2.4. To ensure the confidentiality of the system login information provided by VSDC and not to use other members’ login information to access the ISO-message based gateway.

2.5. To use only Gateway Client devices to connect and use digital certificates with the ISO-message based gateway.

2.6. To notify VSDC in writing at least 2 working days in advance regarding any plan to repair, maintain, or replace IT devices and computers connected to the ISO-message based gateway.

2.7. To use the network address range for devices according to VSDC’s planning and not to alter system parameters.

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2.9. To store professional messages bearing digital signatures generated during transactions or reports on the ISO-message based gateway according to regulations on electronic certificate storage. Such professional messages shall be used to verify digitally signed data with VSDC.

2.10. To be subject to VSDC’s inspection and supervision on matters related to members’ operations on the ISO-message based gateway.

Chapter II

IMPLEMENTATION

Article 9. Implementation provisions

1. For business operations not guided in this document, members shall carry them out VSDC’s terminal-based gateway.

2. For members who have yet to register participation in the ISO-message based gateway or professional transactions not registered by members for use through the ISO-message based gateway, registration shall be carried out through the terminal-based gateway and the Regulation on business operations promulgated by VSDC.

3. Any difficulty arising during the implementation of this Decision shall be promptly reported to VSDC for guidance and settlement.

4. If any document cited in this Decision is amended or replaced, comply with its new edition.

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Decision No. 42/QD-VSDC dated April 29, 2025 on guidelines for connecting with iso-message based gateway for business operations of Vietnam securities depository and clearing corporation
Official number: 42/QD-VSDC Legislation Type: Decision
Organization: Tổng công ty Lưu ký và Bù trừ chứng khoán Việt Nam Signer: Ta Thanh Binh
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