TABF serves as a bridge fostering links between Taiwan and international finance.

International Partnerships

The Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance is dedicated to enhancing the global competitiveness of Taiwan's financial industry through active participation international affairs, as well as through nurturing talent with an international outlook. By doing so, we foster cross-national cooperation networks and cultivate global exchange platforms between Taiwan and the broader financial community.

TABF has signed to international collaboration and has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with various organizations across Asia and beyond. These partnerships include the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) in Malaysia, the Banking Academy of Vietnam (BAV), the Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF) in the United Arab Emirates, and the Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE), all of which have been formalized through MOUs.

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TABF is committed to international collaboration and has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with various organizations from different countries. These partnerships include the Swiss Association for Quality (SAQ) in Swiss, the Chartered Banker Institute (CBI) in the United Kingdom, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management in Germany, and the Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE), all of which have been formalized through MOUs.

TABF and the AICB reached a MoU, opening a new era of cooperation for financial talent cultivation.
TABF and SAQ established an MoU on October 3rd, 2025.
The BAV and TABF formalized their collaboration through the signing of a MoU, aiming to further deepen cooperation between two countries.
TABF and CBI concluded into an MoU on May 7th, 2025.
Dr. Hank Huang, led a delegation to Abu Dhabi to sign an MoU with H.E. Noura Alblooshi, General Manager of EIF, under the patronage of H.E. Khaled Balama, Governor of CBUAE and Chair of EIF Board of Directors.
TABF and Frankfurt School reached a MoU on May 5th, 2025.
TABF and the CBE sign landmark MoU at TABF headquarters, marking a new partnership in financial talent development between Taiwan and Eswatini.
TABF and CBE signed MoU on May 21st, 2024.

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The Asian-Pacific Association of Banking Institutes (APABI) is a non-profit association founded in 1986 with 21 members in the Asia-Pacific Region. APABI equips banks and financial institutions to adapt to changing developments in the financial sector.

TABF serves as its Secretariat, coordinating meetings and conferences. APABI holds physical Member Gatherings every two years, fostering relationships among member institutes, and TABF organizes these gatherings.

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Joint Training, Forums, and International Exchanges

TABF collaborates with international organizations and institutions to design joint training programs and forums encompassing a variety of topics relevant to banking and finance. Whether in-person or remote, these initiatives unite professionals, experts, practitioners, and academics from around the world to exchange insights and knowledge on diverse topics.

TABF hosted 11 esteemed financial regulators and professionals from EBRD member countries, emphasizing forward-looking FinTech strategies for SMEs.
TABF hosted EBRD delegation and organized a FinTech training program on SMEs.
FinTech Taipei 2023, guided by the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) and sponsored by TFSR and TABF, convened in Taipei on October 25.
FinTech Taipei 2025 Opening Ceremony.

TABF also embraces international visitors, hosting esteemed financial regulators and professionals from EBRD member countries like Slovenia, Kazakhstan, Romania, Egypt, and Ukraine. In addition, it collaborates with the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) to organize FinTech Taipei, and has warmly welcomed guests from Banking Academy of Vietnam (BAV) and representatives from the Trust Companies Association of Japan (TCAJ) for focused discussions on financial training, education, and the role of the trust sector in addressing the challenges of an aging society.

Distinguished guests from Indonesia's LPPI engaged in discussions on Taiwan’s FinTech trends at TABF.
TABF received Vietnamese BAV delegation in 2025.
TABF warmly welcomed Dr. Phil Mnisi, Governor of the Central Bank of Eswatini, and his delegation, facilitated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
TABF welcomed TCAJ delegation for a focused discussion on financial training and education in the trust sector.

International Field Trips/Visits

TABF leads professionals from the government, industry, and academia on outbound visits, and hosts visiting delegations from around the world, providing them with tailored training courses.

The 2023 Bank Examiners and Auditors Program (BEAP), held in Sydney, Australia, fostered dialogue among 36 participants from Taiwanese and local branches.
2025 Bank Examiners and Auditors Program (BEAP) in London, UK.
TABF celebrated the completion of the Leading Executive Apex Program (LEAP) with distinguished banking executive fellows from various local banks.
The International Talent Development Program (ITDP) in Singapore, 2025.

Magazine Article Collaboration

We actively collaborate with international organizations and stakeholders such as country offices in Taipei, overseas banking counterparts, leading businesses in the financial sector, as well as expert practitioners, as interviewees or authors for our prestigious in-house The Taiwan Banker magazine.

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The Australian Office Taipei's visit to TABF marked a milestone in Taiwan-Australia sustainable finance ties, featuring an interview with Nicole Wakefield Evans for Taiwan Banker magazine.
TABF welcomed Australian Office Taipei, featuring an interview on Sustainable Finance.