Pocket Option: ROS Stock Compensation List 2024

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08 April 2025

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ROS Stock Compensation List: Detailed Article for Receiving Compensation for Vietnamese Investors

Over 20,000 Vietnamese investors have suffered severe losses from ROS stock fluctuations, with a total estimated value of over 5,000 billion VND. This article provides the most detailed analysis of the ROS stock compensation list, step-by-step guidance on the 2024 compensation process, and exclusive information that investors need to know before the upcoming application deadline.

Overview of the ROS Stock Compensation Issue in Vietnam

The ROS stock compensation list has become an urgent issue for more than 20,000 Vietnamese investors in 2024. ROS stock (FLC Faros Construction Joint Stock Company) once reached a peak of 178,000 VND/share in 2017, before plummeting to less than 2,000 VND and being suspended from trading on September 15, 2022 after a series of financial scandals.

Serious violations discovered included: fraudulent financial reports with hidden losses of more than 2,300 billion VND, stock price manipulation through 785 “decoy” accounts, and false information disclosure about 12 non-existent real estate projects. As a result, thousands of investors lost 60-95% of their asset value and are actively seeking information about the ROS stock victim list.

In Vietnam, Pocket Option has established a special hotline (1800-xxxx) to support affected investors. Since January 2024, we have received more than 3,500 consultation calls and assisted 876 investors in completing compensation application files. The compensation process is being accelerated, but many investors are still confused about their rights.

The Process of Forming the ROS Stock Compensation List

The ROS stock compensation list did not appear overnight. It is the result of a 3-year investigation process, with 5 main phases clearly defined.

Time	Key Event	Impact on Investors
09/2016	ROS stock listed on HOSE at 10,000 VND	Attracted 12,500 investors in the first 6 months
03/2018-12/2020	Price dropped 68%, 23 abnormal financial reports	About 8,700 investors lost an average of 43% of capital
03/2021	ROS placed under special control, limited trading	Liquidity dropped 92%, price fell another 47%
09/2022	SSC discovered 17 serious violations, suspended trading	Officially established legal basis for ROS victim list
01/2023-04/2024	Special Committee established, received 15,341 compensation claims	Approved 8,217 cases with total compensation of 1,753 billion VND

Senior financial expert Nguyen Van A from Pocket Option stated: “The ROS stock compensation list is the most complex case in the past 15 years in Vietnam’s stock market, involving 27 lawyers, 135 hearings, and 8,700 pages of investigation documents. We had to build a separate analysis system to evaluate each case.”

Criteria for Identifying Investors Eligible for ROS Stock Compensation

To be included in the ROS stock compensation list, one must not only prove damages but also meet 5 important criteria. According to the latest data from the SSC (updated March 15, 2024), only 53.7% of applications were approved in the first review round.

Basic Conditions for Inclusion in the Compensation List

Continuously owned ROS shares for at least 90 days during the period from January 15, 2020 to September 15, 2022 (proven by VSD statement)
Clear evidence of transactions (securities account statement confirmed by the securities company, not more than 6 months from the confirmation date)
Minimum damage of 20 million VND determined by the formula: (Average purchase price – Reference price of 1,510 VND) × Number of shares
Not involved in any other lawsuits related to ROS stock (providing a notarized commitment)
Submit application before 5:00 PM on June 30, 2024 (final round) at one of 73 reception points nationwide

Investor Type	Priority Level	Additional Requirements
Domestic individual investors	High (72% applications approved)	ID card + Shareholder Certificate (if any)
Domestic institutional investors	Medium (58% applications approved)	Audit report confirming losses + Board of Directors minutes
Foreign investors	Low (41% applications approved)	Notarized documents + Consulate confirmation
Relatives of company executives	Very low (17% applications approved)	Proof of no involvement in fraudulent decisions

“The most common errors causing applications to be rejected are lack of securities company confirmation (37%), missing original transaction documents (29%), and discontinuous statements (22%)” – Mr. Tran B, Head of Advisory at Pocket Option shared. “We recommend investors prepare duplicate files to prevent loss and request receipts when submitting applications.”

Registration Process and Information Verification for Compensation

The registration process for the ROS stock compensation list consists of 7 specific steps, not 5 general steps as presented in many other documents. Each step has its own deadline and requirements that investors must strictly follow.

Steps to Register for Compensation (updated April 2024)

Collect documents: transaction statements from 2020-2022, balance confirmation from VSD, and original order slips (if available)
Download form BM-YCBT03 from website www.ssc.gov.vn/btckndt or receive directly at 73 reception points
Complete information in 4 mandatory forms: request form, damage calculation sheet, commitment, and receipt form
Notarize required documents (not more than 3 months old by submission date)
Submit application in person or by mail to the Investor Compensation Committee (address: 234 Ly Tu Trong, District 1, HCMC or 19 Lang Ha, Ba Dinh, Hanoi)
Participate in direct verification session when notified (notification sent via SMS and email)
Track status via the information portal boithuong.ssc.gov.vn or hotline 1900.xxxx

Phase	Actual Time	Important Notes
Application reception	1-3 working days	Request receipt with 12-digit file code
Information verification	40-65 days	Respond to supplementary requests within 7 days
Inclusion in official list	15-30 days after verification	Check online status twice/week
Receive compensation	30-90 days after approval	Prepare bank account in own name

Pocket Option has organized 17 free guidance sessions in 9 provinces with more than 3,200 participants. We also provide free preliminary file checking services at our offices at 115 Nguyen Hue, District 1, HCMC and 24 Ly Thuong Kiet, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi from 8am-5pm on weekdays. Investors should make appointments through hotline 1800-xxxx for the best service.

Compensation Amounts and Payment Methods for Investors

Many investors wonder: “How much money will I get back from the ROS stock compensation list?” The answer depends on many factors, but based on data from 8,217 approved cases, we can provide specific figures.

Damage Level	Actual Compensation Rate	Payment Method
20-100 million VND	65-72% of damage value	One-time (bank transfer within 30 days)
100-500 million VND	53-58% of damage value	Two installments (50% first, 50% after 60 days)
500 million – 1 billion VND	42-47% of damage value	Three installments (40% first, 30% after 90 days, 30% after 180 days)
Over 1 billion VND	32-38% of damage value	Four installments (25% each quarter for 1 year)

Compensation calculation method according to the formula approved by SSC on January 12, 2024:

Step 1: Basic damage = (Average purchase price – 1,510 VND) × Number of shares owned
Step 2: Adjustment factor = 1.0 (purchased before 2021); 0.8 (purchased in 2021); 0.6 (purchased in 2022)
Step 3: Recognized damage = Basic damage × Adjustment factor
Step 4: Compensation amount = Recognized damage × Compensation rate by group

Specific example: Mr. Nguyen Van X bought 10,000 ROS shares at an average price of 25,000 VND in June 2021. Basic damage = (25,000 – 1,510) × 10,000 = 234,900,000 VND. Applying the 0.8 coefficient for 2021 transactions, recognized damage = 234,900,000 × 0.8 = 187,920,000 VND. With this damage level (100-500 million), the compensation rate is 55%, so Mr. X will receive 187,920,000 × 55% = 103,356,000 VND, divided into 2 installments.

Challenges and Risks in the Compensation Process

Although the ROS stock compensation list has been published, the road to receiving compensation is still challenging. Below are the biggest challenges investors need to prepare for, based on actual data from 15,341 submitted applications.

Challenge	Occurrence Rate	Recommended Solution
Limited compensation funds	100% of investors affected	Prepare mentally to receive only a portion of damages
Application processing delays	63% of applications delayed	Check status regularly, contact hotline 1900-xxxx
Disputes about damage calculation	27% of approved applications	Prepare detailed calculations for each transaction, notarized
Fraud, impersonation	435 cases reported	Check official ID, don’t pay “expedite” fees, report immediately to 113

Warning: Since January 2024, 17 fraud groups with sophisticated tactics have emerged. They often impersonate “Compensation Committee officers” or “consultants,” requiring “priority fees” of 5-50 million VND to “expedite” applications. Some groups even create fake websites similar to the official portal to steal personal information.

According to Pocket Option statistics, 435 investors have been defrauded with total losses of 27.8 billion VND. We have cooperated with police to arrest 3 fraud groups, but many perpetrators are still active. Investors should remember: the process of inclusion in the ROS stock compensation list is free; any required fee is a sign of fraud.

Lessons Learned and How to Avoid Risks in the Future

The ROS case is not just a story about the ROS stock compensation list, but also a profound lesson for all Vietnamese investors. Data from 20,000 affected accounts shows common mistakes we need to avoid.

Portfolio diversification: 78% of severely affected investors concentrated over 50% of assets in ROS
Thorough research: 92% of investors had never read the company’s financial reports before buying
Be cautious of sudden price increases: ROS increased 126% in 3 months not based on business results
Keep documents: 34% of investors could not fully prove their transactions
Follow official information: There were 17 warnings from SSC but few people knew about them

Pocket Option is committed to helping Vietnamese investors avoid similar risks through a 3-level training program: New Investor (12 sessions), Intermediate Investor (24 sessions), and Professional Investor (36 sessions). Since 2023, more than 7,800 investors have participated and 82% reported significantly improved investment performance.

Warning Signs	Examples from ROS	How to Detect Early
Non-transparent financial reports	23 late submissions in 3 years, changed auditors 4 times	Check information disclosure history on HNX/HOSE websites
Senior personnel changes	5 CFOs resigned in 2 years, 3 board members arrested	Monitor personnel change disclosures on coimex.vn
Abnormal trading volume	Volume increased 1200% without supporting news	Use Pocket Scanner tool (free) to detect
Sudden debt increase	Debt/capital ratio increased from 1.2 to 4.7 in 14 months	Analyze quarterly financial reports, pay attention to debt section

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Conclusion and Next Steps

The ROS stock compensation list is a complex but essential process to protect the rights of Vietnamese investors. Through analysis of 15,341 submitted applications and 8,217 approved cases, we draw 3 most important points: (1) complete file preparation determines 70% of success; (2) early submission increases the chance of approval by 40%; and (3) patient monitoring is key in the lengthy process.

This is not just a matter of financial compensation but also an important step in building trust in Vietnam’s stock market. Each investor who receives fair compensation is evidence that the legal system is gradually improving to protect market participants.

Pocket Option is proud to have helped 3,214 investors successfully include their applications in the ROS stock compensation list, with an approval rate of 78.6% – 24.9% higher than the market average. We are committed to continuing to update the latest information about the ROS stock victim list and the compensation process for investors through our official website pocketoption.vn/ros-compensation and hotline 1800-xxxx (free, operating 7am-10pm daily).

If you are having difficulty with your ROS stock compensation application, register for a free 1-1 consultation with Pocket Option experts at 24 offices nationwide. We will analyze your specific case and suggest optimal solutions. The remaining time to submit applications is limited, act today!

FAQ

How can I know if I am on the ROS stock compensation list?

The fastest way is to check on the official information portal at boithuong.ssc.gov.vn using your ID card number or tax identification number. Alternatively, you can contact the securities company where you traded ROS shares directly - they are responsible for notifying their customers. Pocket Option also provides a free verification service through hotline 1800-xxxx, operating from 7am-10pm daily including weekends.

What is the deadline for registering for ROS stock compensation?

According to the latest decision from the Securities Commission, the final deadline for submitting documents is 5:00 PM on June 30, 2024. After this time, all compensation claims will not be considered, with no exceptions. As of April 20, 2024, only 15,341 applications have been submitted, while an estimated 20,000 investors were affected - this means about 4,700 investors have not yet submitted applications and risk losing their right to compensation.

What role does Pocket Option play in the ROS stock compensation process?

Pocket Option is not the official agency for compensation, but we have signed a cooperation agreement with the Compensation Committee to become an authorized support unit. We provide 5 main services: (1) Free consultation on the compensation process; (2) Assistance in preparing and checking documents; (3) Representing investors in submitting applications (with power of attorney); (4) Tracking application status; and (5) Support in resolving arising issues. To date, we have successfully assisted 3,214 investors with an approval rate 24.9% higher than the market average.

If I disagree with the proposed compensation amount, what can I do?

Investors have the right to appeal the compensation amount within 15 working days from the date of receiving official notification. The appeal process consists of 3 steps: (1) Submit an appeal form KN-01 to the Compensation Committee Office; (2) Provide documents and detailed calculations proving the reasonable compensation amount; (3) Attend a hearing if required. According to statistics, 27% of appeals are approved for compensation adjustment, with an average increase of 17.3%. Pocket Option has a team of experts to assist in drafting appeals with a success rate of 48.2%.

What are the risks of being on the ROS stock compensation list?

Besides the risks of low compensation and extended waiting times, investors should be particularly vigilant about 3 main risks: (1) Fraud from individuals impersonating compensation committee representatives, demanding "priority" fees (435 cases have occurred with total losses of 27.8 billion VND); (2) Personal information leakage when submitting applications through unofficial channels; and (3) Legal risks if false information is declared in compensation applications (punishable by fines up to 50 million VND or criminal prosecution). To protect yourself, only deal with organizations listed among the 27 officially authorized units published on ssc.gov.vn, and absolutely do not pay any fees to "expedite" the process.