The Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance (TABF) has expanded its European engagement through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Academy of part of Euronext Corporate Solutions in Italy (ECS Academy). The agreement marks a significant step in strengthening cooperation between Taiwan and Europe in capital markets, asset management, and financial talent development.
Signed during a visit to Italy led by TABF Chairman Dr. Paul Lei, the partnership establishes a platform for professional exchange and knowledge sharing between Taiwan’s financial sector and the Euronext ecosystem, one of Europe’s leading capital market networks. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Director-General Riccardo Tsan-nan Lin of the Taipei Representative Office in Italy, Milan Office, underscoring the deepening financial ties between Taiwan and Italy.
As Italy’s financial and capital markets hub, Milan provides a strategic gateway for advancing dialogue on capital market development, asset management, sustainable finance, and financial innovation. Through the partnership, TABF and the Academy of Euronext Corporate Solutions will collaborate on executive education, industry knowledge exchange, and emerging trends shaping global financial markets.
Taiwan and Italy share strong economic foundations built on dynamic small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and globally competitive manufacturing sectors. As both economies navigate industrial transformation, supply chain restructuring, and demographic change, financial markets play an increasingly important role in supporting innovation, investment, and long-term economic growth.
Taiwan’s capital markets have gained increasing international prominence in recent years, supported by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence technologies and the global semiconductor supply chain. At the same time, the government is advancing its Asia Asset Management Center initiative to strengthen Taiwan’s position as a regional hub for asset management and financial services. Against this backdrop, closer engagement with European market institutions offers valuable opportunities to exchange expertise and deepen international connectivity.
“The partnership with the Academy of Euronext Corporate Solutions reflects TABF’s commitment to building stronger links with leading international financial institutions,” said Dr. Paul Lei, Chairman of TABF. “By fostering collaboration in capital markets, asset management, and professional development, we aim to equip Taiwan’s financial professionals with broader international perspectives and deeper insights into global market developments.”
The Milan signing forms part of TABF’s broader strategy to strengthen partnerships across Europe’s financial ecosystem. Through international collaboration, TABF seeks to bring global expertise and market insights to Taiwan, supporting the continued development of financial talent and enhancing the competitiveness of Taiwan’s financial sector.
The MoU also lays the foundation for closer cooperation between Taiwan and Europe’s capital market communities, creating new opportunities for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and long-term institutional collaboration.