The Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance (TABF) and Frankfurt School of Finance & Management have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the beginning of a transformative partnership aimed at advancing sustainable finance talent development, promoting cross-border knowledge exchange, and deepening collaborative efforts in tackling global financial challenges.The Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance (TABF) and Frankfurt School of Finance & Management have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the beginning of a transformative partnership aimed at advancing sustainable finance talent development, promoting cross-border knowledge exchange, and deepening collaborative efforts in tackling global financial challenges.
This MoU is significant not only as the first international partnership signed by TABF Chairman Dr. Paul C.D. Lei since assuming office but also as TABF’s pioneering agreement with a leading European institution. This partnership serves as a major step forward in the Academy's vision to strengthen Taiwan's role as a global financial hub and a key player in sustainable finance.
“The signing of this MoU underscores our dedication to cultivating a new generation of financial leaders who are not only equipped with advanced skills in finance but also deeply committed to sustainability and ethical finance,” said Dr. Lei. “Collaborating with Frankfurt School, a recognized leader in ESG and digital finance, will enable us to offer cutting-edge training programs for executives, fostering high-level talent capable of navigating the complexities of global markets, sustainability, and digital transformation.”
Frankfurt School is internationally renowned for its expertise in ESG, risk management, digital finance, and executive education, with a strong commitment to addressing the financial sector’s role in environmental and social responsibility. Through this partnership, TABF and Frankfurt School will jointly develop executive training programs, short-term study tours, and international forums that will empower Taiwanese and Asian finance professionals to lead in sustainable finance practices.
This partnership represents a shared vision to foster high-caliber sustainable finance talent capable of driving Taiwan’s long-term economic resilience while contributing to the global transition to a more sustainable and inclusive financial ecosystem. Together, TABF and Frankfurt School will provide Taiwan's financial professionals with access to world-class expertise, preparing them to take on leadership roles in shaping the future of finance with a focus on ESG, sustainability, and innovation.
About Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management (FS) is a private business school accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. The university focuses on finance, economics and management, and offers Bachelor, Master, MBA and doctoral programmes as well as executive education courses and seminars for professionals and trainees. Frankfurt School is regularly placed among the top performers in major university rankings. For example, it ranks 41st in the latest Financial Times (FT) European Business School Ranking and is listed as the best German business school in the Times Higher Education Global University Employability Ranking. In the latest UTD Top 100 Business School Research Rankings Frankfurt School has also secured the top position in Germany. In the WirtschaftsWoche university ranking Frankfurt School ranks 3rd among all German universities for business administration.
A central ambition of Frankfurt School is to promote entrepreneurship and start-ups, in particular with the in-house Entrepreneurship Centre and the subsidiary Futury as a start-up factory for the Rhine-Main region. Consulting is another important pillar of Frankfurt School’s activities. The university provides advice and support to businesses and organisations in emerging and developing countries, especially in the field of ESG. In addition to the main Frankfurt campus, Frankfurt School has study centres in Hamburg and Munich and is globally connected with over 125 partner universities. www.frankfurt-school.de
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