TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — In alignment with Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) Financial Giveback Initiative, Taipei Fubon Bank continues to leverage its financial expertise and resources to create long-term social value.
Guided by the initiative’s four key pillars — financial literacy, support for local communities and underserved populations, green finance and sustainable development, and corporate social responsibility — the bank has expanded its efforts in financial education, inclusive finance, net-zero transition, and fraud prevention.
Taipei Fubon Bank has been recognized by the FSC three times as ranking among the top 25% in the Performance in Treating Customers Fairly Evaluation. In addition, the National Development Council selected the bank this year as a Model Bank for One-Stop Banking Services for Foreigners, recognizing its commitment to financial inclusion and customer-centric services.
“Financial institutions play an important role beyond providing capital,” said Taipei Fubon Bank President Tim Kuo (郭倍廷). “By strengthening financial literacy, improving access to financial services, supporting the low-carbon transition, and upholding fair treatment principles, we aim to maximize the positive impact of finance on society.”
Financial literacy and inclusion
The bank has developed a comprehensive financial empowerment ecosystem through partnerships with schools, nonprofit organizations, and community groups, reaching children, youth, and underserved populations.
In 2025, the bank continued its popular Budding Tycoon Money Management Camp and partnered with the CommonWealth Education Innovation Hub to launch a youth financial education initiative. Together, these programs reached more than 2,600 students aged 8 to 18, providing courses on financial literacy, fraud prevention, risk management, and financial planning.
To promote equitable access to financial knowledge, the programs have also been extended to rural communities, students with hearing and speech impairments, immigrant families, and Indigenous students.
The bank further collaborated with Taipei Municipal Songshan High School of Commerce and Home Economics and National Taiwan Normal University’s Special Education Center on the “Wings Branch Financial Empowerment Program for Students with Disabilities.”
The initiative equips special education students with workplace and financial skills, with 32 students completing professional training and internship placement by the end of 2025.
Inclusive financial services
Taipei Fubon Bank continues to enhance financial accessibility for seniors, people with disabilities, foreign residents, new immigrants, and migrant workers. Its initiatives include senior-friendly financial products, dedicated service counters, multilingual ATM services, and accessibility enhancements across banking channels.
The bank’s designation as a National Development Council model bank also reflects its ongoing efforts to create a more welcoming and inclusive banking environment for residents from diverse backgrounds.
Local economies and communities
As part of its commitment to Taiwan’s real economy, Taipei Fubon Bank further strengthens its presence in central and southern Taiwan and deepens its engagement with local communities and industries.
By providing financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), youth entrepreneurs, and regional industries, the bank supports inclusive economic growth and regional development.
Beyond financial services, the bank promotes sustainable local development through its “Fubon Green Action” Sustainable Marketplace initiative. By increasing procurement from social enterprises and local farmers, Taipei Fubon Bank contributes to both environmental sustainability and local economic vitality while advancing responsible procurement practices.
Green finance
Taipei Fubon Bank is integrating climate-related risks and ESG considerations into its lending and investment decisions to accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy.
As of year-end 2025, the bank’s green financing balance reached NT$648.5 billion (US$20.08 billion). The bank also expanded sustainability-linked loans and green bond financing while providing carbon reduction workshops to help businesses, especially SMEs, in their net-zero transition efforts.
By the end of 2025, the bank had completed three industry-focused workshops covering the bicycle, manufacturing, and metal fastener sectors, helping participating companies develop decarbonization roadmaps and transition strategies.
To further strengthen sustainable finance, Taipei Fubon Bank issued NT$2.5 billion in green bonds and NT$2.5 billion in social bonds in 2025. For retail customers, the bank also introduced green mortgage and energy-efficiency loan programs to encourage the adoption of green buildings and energy-saving technologies.
Fraud prevention
To combat increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes, Taipei Fubon Bank has deployed AI-powered fraud detection solutions, including its Eagle Eye Anti-Fraud Model and “Eagle Eye Care+” services.
In 2025, the bank prevented 717 fraud cases, safeguarding more than NT$838 million in customer assets through frontline intervention. It continues to promote fraud awareness through multilingual education materials and targeted outreach programs.
Kuo emphasized that the FSC’s Financial Giveback Initiatives are not only about returning value to customers but also about creating broader social impact.
“Finance can be a force for positive change,” he said. “Taipei Fubon Bank will continue to advance financial literacy, inclusive finance, green finance, and social responsibility, helping build a more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive future.”
