TABF and the Chartered Banker Institute Collaborate to Lead the Development of Sustainable Finance Talent in Taiwan

  • 8 May 2025
  • Press release

Edinburgh, UK— May 7, 2025  

The Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance (TABF) and the Chartered Banker Institute (CBI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking the start of an impactful strategic partnership. This collaboration emphasises both organisations’ shared commitment to cultivating globally minded, ethically grounded financial professionals and advancing leadership in sustainable finance education. 

This partnership holds particular significance as it coincides with major milestones for both institutions: the Chartered Banker Institute, the world’s oldest banking institute, celebrates its 150th anniversary, while TABF commemorates its 45th year as Taiwan’s leading financial training and research body. The two institutions see this agreement as a natural progression of their previous engagement and a step toward establishing a long-term, meaningful collaboration. 

As the world’s first professional body for bankers, the Chartered Banker Institute has consistently set the global standard for banking professionalism and ethical conduct. With more than four decades of experience in financial innovation and talent cultivation, TABF views this collaboration as timely and significant. Together, the two institutions aim to bridge Taiwan with the global financial education community, driving forward initiatives that foster high-calibre talent in sustainable finance. 

Dr. Paul C.D. Lei

Chairman | Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance

"At TABF, we are dedicated to elevating Taiwan’s financial sector through professional development and global engagement. Partnering with an institution with the Chartered Banker Institute’s legacy strengthens our resolve. We look forward to collaborating on talent exchange, responsible banking education, and green finance, contributing to a more sustainable global financial system."

Dr Giles Cuthbert

Managing Director | Chartered Banker Institute

"We are honoured to welcome our esteemed colleagues from the Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance and to mark this important milestone in our shared journey. This partnership reflects our mutual commitment to developing globally responsible banking professionals and empowering them with the skills, values, and vision to shape a more sustainable and ethical financial future. As we celebrate our 150th anniversary, we look forward to deepening our collaboration with TABF, with its emphasis on nurturing the next generation of banking leaders."

The partnership will focus on key areas such as joint leadership training programs, promoting the Green and Sustainable Finance Certificate (GSF), advancing responsible banking education, content collaboration via the Asian-Pacific Association of Banking Institutes (APABI), and supporting youth internships abroad to cultivate globally experienced talent. 

By signing this MOU, both organisations reaffirm their shared vision: to develop banking professionals who are not only technically proficient but also guided by integrity, responsibility, and a commitment to sustainable development—laying the groundwork for a more resilient and ethical global financial sector. 

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