The Taiwan Banker

International regulators turn their sights to operational resilience

By David Stinson / 2024.12 The Taiwan Banker NO.180

A major part of the value proposition of software over paper processing is its ability to integrate new services without friction. Thus, supply chains.. more

BRICS focus shifts away from alternative currency assets into geopolitics

By David Stinson / 2024.12 The Taiwan Banker NO.180

The BRICS grouping of Global South countries may be one of the least-understood recent developments in international affairs. Is it an economic forum?.. more

Financial health is improving, but room remains for improvement

By Su Weihua (蘇偉華) / 2024.12 The Taiwan Banker NO.180

In recent years, Taiwanese people have paid increasing attention to financial literacy, and the results are in. According to the 2024 Taiwan Financial.. more

Is your financial management stuck in the Stone Age?

By Zheng Han / 2024.12 The Taiwan Banker NO.180

Financial psychologist Brad Klontz recently wrote an interesting book, Money Mammoth: Harness the Power of Financial Psychology to Evolve Your Money M.. more

Opportunities in green finance: Exclusive interview with Environmental Minister Peng

Ingrid Chang / 2024.11 The Taiwan Banker NO.179

Under the leadership of President William Lai, the National Climate Change Countermeasure Committee has been established, with goals including the .. more

Hawkeye Alliance 2.0 embraces grassroots finance

By Liu Shu-ning / 2024.11 The Taiwan Banker NO.179

The financial industry has joined forces to block illegal remittances. President William Lai and Cabinet Minister Cho Jung-tai regard Taiwan’s r.. more

Chinese bank profitability pressured by weaker economic growth and deeper government intervention

By Alicia Garcia Herrero / 2024.11 The Taiwan Banker NO.179

As the Chinese economy hits its brakes, this has significantly impacted its banks. The challenges of sluggish real estate sentiment, weak demand, caut.. more

Taiwan has a second-mover opportunity on carbon pricing

By CHENG, HAN / 2024.11 The Taiwan Banker NO.179

“Before carbon pricing, when companies reduced their emissions, it seemed like they were just doing charity work, with no practical benefits or .. more

FSC to oversee robo-advisory wealth management starting Q4

Yang Ching / 2024.10 The Taiwan Banker NO.178

Taiwan fully allowed robo-advisory services in June 2017. Later, the pandemic spurred demand for digital financial management, as well as the developm.. more

Sustainable financial autonomy through microlending

By Y.C.Su Ploun Ke / 2024.10 The Taiwan Banker NO.178

In the 1990s, microcredit became popular in developing countries, receiving support from international bilateral aid and development agencies. The con.. more