From Regulation To Opportunity: Navigating Taiwan’s Digital Asset Market
Webinar
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Background: As global financial markets enter a new phase of digital transformation, digital assets are moving beyond an emerging technology trend to become an increasingly important part of financial markets, payments and asset management. Taiwan is entering a new stage of digital asset market development following the promulgation of the Virtual Asset Service Act in July 2026. The new framework marks a significant shift from the previous AML-focused registration regime to a more comprehensive licensing and supervisory framework for virtual asset service providers (VASPs), while introducing regulatory arrangements for stablecoins and reserve assets. This milestone strengthens regulatory clarity, market transparency and institutional confidence, laying a stronger foundation for the continued development of Taiwan’s digital asset market. The next priority is to turn regulatory clarity into market opportunity by strengthening cross-border connectivity, settlement and custody infrastructure, institutional risk management, and the professional talent and capabilities needed to support a sustainable digital asset ecosystem.
Co-hosted by Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance (TABF) and Z/Yen Group, UK, this webinar will bring together policy, industry and market perspectives to explore Taiwan’s evolving digital asset landscape, emerging opportunities and the practical implications of the new regulatory framework, with a focus on strengthening Taiwan’s connections and collaboration with international financial markets.
The webinar aims to provide international financial institutions, custodians, asset managers and other market participants with timely insights into Taiwan’s digital asset market, while fostering greater international dialogue and collaboration to support the continued international development of Taiwan’s financial market.
Speakers:
How-Ming (Julian) Hwang is Deputy Director-General of the Securities and Futures Bureau (SFB), Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), Taiwan. In this capacity, he plays a senior role in the regulation and supervision of Taiwan’s securities and futures markets, with responsibilities spanning capital market policy, market oversight, regulatory development, and investor protection.
Mr. Hwang has extensive experience in securities and futures regulation and public administration. Before his current appointment, he served as Chief Secretary of the SFB. He held several senior positions within the Bureau, including Director of the Futures Trading Division, Deputy Division Director, Senior Specialist, and Section Chief. Before the FSC's establishment, he served as Section Chief at the Securities and Futures Commission under the Ministry of Finance. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from National Taiwan University and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Fu Jen Catholic University.
Throughout his career, Mr. Hwang has been closely involved in the formulation and implementation of securities and futures regulatory policies, capital market development, and market supervision. His broad regulatory experience and deep knowledge of Taiwan’s capital markets have supported the sound development and integrity of the securities and futures markets, as well as the advancement of investor protection.
Carl joined AmCham Taiwan as President in May 2025. Carl brings more than three decades of leadership experience in trade finance, fintech innovation, and banking across the region. His distinguished career has included senior roles in transaction banking at global institutions such as Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered, and leadership positions in cutting-edge blockchain and fintech firms including R3 and later Contour, which he founded and served as CEO through two funding rounds and then a trade sale in early 2024. Carl previously served on the AmCham Board of Governors from 2009 to 2012, including as Treasurer from 2010 to 2012. He has also been an active member of the broader Taipei community, serving on the board of the Taipei American School as an elected and appointed director and teaching as an adjunct professor at National Chengchi University.
Originally from New Jersey, Carl holds a bachelor’s degree in Chinese and Asian Studies from Georgetown University and is fluent in Mandarin. He first lived in Taiwan in the early 1980s as a student at National Taiwan Normal University and has remained closely connected to the island throughout his professional life.
Dr. Yi-Cheng Kao is the President of the Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance. He holds a Ph.D. in International Business from National Taiwan University (NTU) and has served as Associate Professor of Economics at Fu Jen Catholic University and Adjunct Associate Professor at NTU. His tenure at Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU) included significant contributions to institutional research, development, and accreditation through various administrative roles. Dr. Kao has been recognized for his dedication to education and research, receiving honors such as the Outstanding Mentor Award from CYCU and the Outstanding Teaching Award from NTU. His research has been published in academic journals such as Games and Economic Behavior, Journal of Human Capital, and Economics Letters. His advisory work with the Executive Yuan’s Economic Development Committee reflects his commitment to fostering fiscal stability, inclusive finance, and sustainable growth, with a focus on supporting SMEs and promoting equitable economic development.
Speaker(s):
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How-Ming (Julian) Hwang
Deputy Director-General, Securities and Futures Bureau
Financial Supervisory Commission, Taiwan
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Carl Wegner
President
The American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan
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Dr. Yi-Cheng Kao
President
Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance
