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The Taiwan Banker NO.1872025.07

The end of easy financing must be met with structural reforms in Japan

Last August’s ‘flash crash’ of Japanese stocks was a high-frequency reaction to the end of the carry trade. Japan’s low intere.. more

By David Stinson
Taiwanese
The Taiwan Banker NO.1862025.06

Taiwanese life insurers face a long squeeze from compounded hedging costs

In early May, the Taiwan dollar surged from 32 to below 30 against the USD in just two trading days. This appreciation hammered life insurers holding .. more

With
The Taiwan Banker NO.1862025.06

With New Regulations, Virtual Assets are no Longer in the Wild West

In response to the ever-changing market environment of virtual assets, regulators around the world have recently adjusted their stances including Sing.. more

Taiwan's
The Taiwan Banker NO.1862025.06

Taiwan's CDBC takes shape

It would be fair to call Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) an upgraded version of central bank-issued fiat currencies. The latter comes in many .. more

Internal
The Taiwan Banker NO.1862025.06

Internal audit becomes increasingly relevant with each technological shift

In April 2024, an employee at Citigroup apparently entered a value into the wrong field and sent $81 trillion to a customer, instead of $280. Fortunat.. more

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The Taiwan Banker NO.1862025.06

A US$ 8.6 billion retreat

In the first quarter of 2025, within 100 days of Trump's return to the White House, an unprecedented net outflow of US$ 8.6 billion from ESG funds aro.. more

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The Taiwan Banker NO.1832025.03

A safe harbor for new residents in Taiwan

Taiwan has over 600,000 new residents by marriage, as well as 800,000 migrant workers, both of which are becoming important parts of society. The publ.. more

Financial
The Taiwan Banker NO.1852025.05

Financial M&A 3.0

It has been 100 years since Taiwan’s first financial merger. In 1899, Taiwan Savings Bank, Taiwan’s first private bank, was established b.. more

What
The Taiwan Banker NO.1842025.04

What the decline of American Exceptionalism means for Taiwanese life insurers

As Trump’s aggressive policies increase USD exchange rate risk, overly exposed Taiwanese life insurers move to a more multipolar investment stra.. more

Cryptocurrency
The Taiwan Banker NO.1842025.04

Cryptocurrency is the common thread behind Trump's financial policies

In the past, the US Republican party was known for its anti-regulatory ideology in the financial sector. In part, this was an image it cultivated for .. more