The FS Club Podcast

Powering The Transition: Taiwan’s Sustainable Finance Strategies & Market Outlook

As the global transition toward Net Zero continues to accelerate, sustainable finance is steadily emerging as a key driver influencing capital allocation, investment decisions, and market development. It is also playing an increasingly important role in supporting economic transformation and strengthening financial resilience. As an important financial hub in Asia, Taiwan has been steadily advancing its sustainable finance agenda in recent years. Notable progress has been made in the development of Taiwan’s ESG bond market, which is commonly referred to as the sustainable bond market, as well as in the strengthening of regulatory frameworks, and closer alignment with international standards. These efforts have helped attract growing interest from global investors and have contributed to the gradual deepening and maturation of Taiwan’s ESG ecosystem. Co-hosted by the Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance (TABF) and the UK-based think tank Z/Yen (FS Club), this webinar brings together the Taipei Exchange (TPEx), global asset management institutions, and leading experts from academia and industry to exchange views on Taiwan’s sustainable finance policy development and market practice, providing a platform for international dialogue. The discussion will cover the evolution of Taiwan’s sustainable finance policies and market landscape, the development of ESG evaluation frameworks, the outlook for sustainable bond market, and international investor perspectives on Taiwan’s capital market potential, with particular attention to transition finance opportunities arising from industrial decarbonization. We warmly invite you to join this dialogue, engage with international professionals, and explore Taiwan’s evolving role and future opportunities within the global sustainable finance transition.

The Future Of Finance, The Impact Of Current Tech & Regulatory Developments

The financial sector stands at a pivotal juncture, with rapid advancements in AI, digital infrastructure, tokenisation, and other technologies intersecting with evolving regulatory priorities to redefine competitiveness, innovation, and risk management. Bob Wigley, Chairman of UK Finance, will deliver a forward-looking perspective on these transformative forces. Drawing from his leadership in shaping financial policy and his involvement in cutting-edge areas, including AI-driven solutions, sustainable finance, and emerging tech ecosystems, he will examine how current developments are influencing financial services, from regulatory adaptations to opportunities for growth and resilience. This session will explore strategies for navigating tech-driven change, addressing regulatory challenges, and positioning the UK and global finance for the decade ahead, with ample time for audience Q&A.

Seoul’s Roadmap To Becoming A Global Financial Hub: The Role Of Invest Seoul

Invest Seoul is an agency established by the Seoul Metropolitan Government to position Seoul as the top choice for global companies and investors, and to serve as a trusted “business partner city” worldwide. Established in October 2025, Invest Seoul focuses on attracting high‑quality global companies and foreign direct investment. Our core objective is to support overseas investors’ success. By leveraging Seoul’s advanced technology, innovative business ecosystem, and world‑class talent, we assist global companies entering the Seoul market and help promising Seoul‑based businesses expand internationally. For this webinar, we plan to focus on the following three areas: 1. Introduction to Invest Seoul 2. Invest Seoul’s Roadmap and Key Initiatives 3. Financial Sector Support and Strategic Roles

Launch Of China Construction Bank Global Green Finance Index 17

The seventeenth edition of the China Construction Bank Global Green Finance Index provides the world’s most authoritative measure of the performance of financial centres in delivering green finance services. The report, assembled by combining the views of financial professionals from around the world, with quantitative data commissioned and curated from over 130 sources, uses advanced statistical techniques to map the global spread of green finance.

Unlocking Growth: How Startups Can Leverage Taiwan’s Capital Market

Taiwan is advancing its vision to become a leading hub for innovation-driven capital formation in Asia, with the Taiwan Stock Exchange spearheading the development of the Taiwan Innovation Board (tib). Designed to support high-growth and forward-looking enterprises, tib has undergone a series of significant reforms in 2025 aimed at enhancing market accessibility, flexibility, and investor participation. Key measures—including the removal of qualified investor restrictions, the introduction of day trading, relaxed investment limits for Securities Investment Trust Funds, shortened share custody periods for profitable companies, and eased extended underwriting sponsorship requirements—underscore Taiwan’s commitment to aligning its capital market with international practices. These enhancements not only strengthen tib’s market appeal but also lay a solid foundation for Taiwan’s broader ambition of achieving as Asia Innovation Capital. Aligned with this vision, the Taiwan Stock Exchange, in collaboration with Z/Yen Group, the compiler of the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), is pleased to host this online forum. Bringing together representatives from academia, the startup ecosystem, and tib-listed companies, this webinar will offer a multifaceted perspective on how tib serves as a cornerstone of Taiwan’s Asia Innovation Capital (AIC) strategy. By integrating policy direction with real-world insights, the session aims to demonstrate how capital markets can empower startups, accelerate growth trajectories, and enhance the overall momentum of Taiwan’s industrial development. We cordially invite professionals and stakeholders interested in capital markets and startup innovation to join us in exploring Taiwan’s journey toward becoming the AIC—a premier destination for high-potential enterprises and a preferred market for innovation-led growth. Together, let us discover how Taiwan is shaping a vibrant, future-ready ecosystem that connects innovation with capital on a global scale.