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All things ESG, FinTech, RegTech, Financial Crime, Governance, Regulatory Relationship Management and all things in between.


ESG and the need for data
Good data is the foundation of all good decision-making We’ve noted in earlier opinion pieces how Taiwan has adopted ESG (Environmental,...

Paul Shelton
Nov 22, 20234 min read


Busting the myths of 'social' in ESG
Many say 'enivronmental' in ESG is more measurable and can be displayed better to investors In the last two opinion pieces, it was clear...

Paul Shelton
Nov 22, 20234 min read
The basics of 'environmental' in Taiwan's ESG
'One solution fits all’ package for ESG doesn’t exist We already know that Taiwan embraces ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) as...

Paul Shelton
Nov 22, 20235 min read


Targeting the corporate fat cats
The FSC plans to expand mandatory compensation disclosure requirements for listed company directors and executives but will Taiwan’s...

Paul Shelton
Oct 6, 20239 min read


Taiwan's energy and communication systems
Taiwan's digital communications and energy systems are vulnerable to both natural and man-made disruptions. Is enough being done to...

Paul Shelton
Oct 6, 20236 min read


65% of companies in Taiwan polled have at least one woman in C-suite
British Chamber of Commerce in Taipei survey also showed 80% of organizations are taking steps to reduce impact on environment TAIPEI...

Paul Shelton
Mar 23, 20232 min read


Taiwan needs FinTech and trade-based money laundering solutions
Currently nation's banks rely on well-trained staff who know how to work through each transaction and catch criminals TAIPEI (Taiwan...

Paul Shelton
Mar 17, 20234 min read


FinTech: Taiwan deserves and can deliver more
FinTech market has made rapid progress in Taiwan but strict regulation of financial industry is obstacle to further development TAIPEI...

Paul Shelton
Mar 10, 20235 min read


Taiwan's banks must embrace FinTech
Automated FinTech solutions the answer to ESG reporting obligations TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Banks often get their basic Know Your Customer...

Paul Shelton
Mar 9, 20232 min read


Taiwan's '183 Day Tax Residency' conundrum
Taiwan 183 Day Tax Residency Conundrum

Paul Shelton
Mar 8, 20235 min read


Taiwan Banks: Is ESG part of your KYC?
Know Your Customer is a key concept in banking and part of onboarding process for new customers We have reviewed some aspects of the...

Paul Shelton
Mar 3, 20235 min read


Even unlisted Taiwan companies adopt ESG thinking
As public seeks social and environmental responsibility from businesses As mentioned in a previous article, the Taiwan Stock Exchange...

Paul Shelton
Dec 3, 20225 min read


Should ESG be the savior of the planet?
Even if environmental, social, and governance investing does not save the world it is a useful tool The Taiwan government has shown it is...

Paul Shelton
Nov 5, 20225 min read
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