The Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance (TABF), in strategic collaboration with the UK’s Z/Yen Group and the Bankers Association of the Republic of China (BAROC), successfully held the first-ever Taiwan International Financial Promotion Forum on September 30th in London’s iconic financial district, the City of London. This milestone event highlighted Taiwan’s distinctive edge, setting it apart from traditional regional financial centers like Hong Kong and Singapore.
Taiwan’s economy is underpinned by globally leading semiconductor and advanced technology manufacturing and services industries that play a pivotal role in the global supply chain. This strong industrial foundation not only sustains Taiwan’s economic vitality but also unlocks immense innovation potential and growth opportunities for asset management and the broader financial markets.
The forum convened distinguished leaders and experts from asset management, academia, and the financial sector worldwide to examine Taiwan’s unique competitive advantages and explore strategic pathways for its accelerated integration into the global financial ecosystem.
Opening remarks by Dr. Yi-Cheng Kao, President of TABF; Professor Michael Mainelli, Chairman of Z/Yen Group; and Deputy Representative Dr. Christy, Yachi Chiang of Taiwan’s UK Representative Office emphasized strengthening Taiwan-UK financial collaboration and positioning Taiwan as a critical gateway linking Asia’s industrial innovation with global capital markets.
Director-General Phil Chen-Chang Tong of the Banking Bureau, Financial Supervisory Commission, presented Taiwan’s progressive regulatory reforms aimed at enhancing market openness, resilience, and the country’s attractiveness to international asset managers. Dr. Kao’s keynote addressed Taiwan’s substantial high-net-worth client base and ongoing efforts to cultivate financial professionals skilled in ESG, innovation, and international standards.
UK financial expert, Executive Chairman of Future Planet Capital, Douglas Hansen-Luke provided insightful perspectives on leveraging Taiwan’s industrial strengths to deepen bilateral cooperation, while a Z/Yen-moderated panel facilitated robust discussions on policy enhancement, product innovation, and talent cultivation.
By hosting this forum in London’s prestigious financial district, Taiwan reaffirms its commitment to becoming Asia’s next asset management hub—anchored in industrial innovation, regulatory agility, and global financial collaboration.
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