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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

By David Stinson
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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

FSC
The Taiwan Banker NO.1842025.04

FSC empowers banks to halt cash flows from fraud

Modern scamming operations across the world are highly organized and possess deep technological expertise and international capabilities, presenting u.. more

Trump
The Taiwan Banker NO.1842025.04

Trump tariffs are a blessing in disguise

US President Trump aspires to be Clint Eastwood in the movie A Fistful of Dollars. Facing bandits, and accompanied by a soundtrack of “we can fi.. more

Singapore's
The Taiwan Banker NO.1832025.03

Singapore's dual-track strategy on the road to a CBDC

Singapore's ambition in digital assets is well established. The Payment Services Act (PSA), enacted in 2019, provided a clear legal framework and comp.. more

FSC's
The Taiwan Banker NO.1832025.03

FSC's digital insurance revolution: from catfish to wolf huskies

The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has liberalized the establishment of digital insurance companies, aiming to encourage industry players to b.. more