Taiwan
Taiwanese investors adopt conservative strategies in 2025: survey
Saving and wealth accumulation remains the top goal amongst the 9,000 respondents.
CTBC Bank bags nine wins at Asian Banking & Finance Awards 2025
It continues to lead Taiwan’s banking sector by leveraging behavioural insights, advanced AI, and a strong focus on personalised service.
Taiwan’s ATM, money transaction volumes outperform global averages
Over 93.3% of Taiwanese adults have a bank account, higher than 76.2% globally.
Taiwanese banks to maintain sufficient buffers and stable fund
But tariff shifts may push up nonperforming assets.
Taiwanese banks’ outstanding loans and NPLs declined in May
The coverage ratio rose during the month.
Taiwan credit card balances edge down in May
The balance of revolving credit and undue balance of installment both fell.
Taiwan approves BNP Paribas to offer wealth management services
The branch has implemented a program to enhance the expertise of its personnel.
Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank well-buffered to withstand market volatility
Asset quality of corporate lending will weaken moderately, however.
Taiwan’s credit card balance rose in April
The amount of undue balance of installment fell from the previous month.
Taiwan eyes asset management hub status with law changes
They must retain their branch in the same place for a 7-year period.
Taiwanese domestic banks’ SME loans up NT$52.5b in March
Average NPL ratio fell during the month.
Deutsche, Ant teams up to improve cross-border payments
They will work on global treasury management and cross-border payment projects.
Taiwan’s outstanding loans up $1.01b in April
The NPL is the same as in March, according to official data.
Financial conglomerates top Taiwan’s richest in 2025
Fubon Financial Holding’s and Cathay Financial Holdings’ leads are in the top 3.
Taiwan’s domestic banks extended $1.42b SME loans in March
NPL ratio rose 0.02 percentage points to 0.25%.
Taiwan’s credit card balance rise in March
Undue balance of installment was approximately NT$167.5b for the period.
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