HSBC Taiwan Conference

HSBC Taiwan’s Banking and Securities arms jointly hosted the 2025 HSBC Taiwan Conference in Taipei on 19-20 May. This forum convened nearly 60 Taiwanese listed companies, along with more than 400 institutional investors and corporate clients from Taiwan and internationally to gain a deeper understanding of the latest developments and future direction of Taiwan’s capital market.

Various HSBC regional senior leaders showed their support for the conference, including Jo Miyake, Head of Banking, Asia and Middle East Corporate and Institutional Banking, and Ken Hon, Managing Director and Head of Equities for Asia Pacific. Both attended in person to extend their congratulations.

Miyake made an opening remark for the conference, saying: “HSBC Taiwan Conference underscores the importance of connections and shared dialogue between experts, corporates and investors. With recent market shocks accelerating strategic reconfigurations of global supply chains, we see synergies across Taiwan, Asia and the Middle East in areas including tech, infrastructure and energy, which are creating new economic potential. With the breadth and depth of our global network, HSBC is an unparalleled partner to help investors and corporates navigate the external environment and identify international growth opportunities.”

HSBC Taiwan's CEO and Head of Banking Adam Chen said: “Amid rapid changes in the global financial landscape, Taiwan’s highly developed economy and its pivotal role as a major trade hub give it a unique edge. Taiwan not only plays a central role in advanced technology ecosystems, but also boasts robust capabilities in technology applications. Its dynamic capital market is now witnessing unprecedented opportunities, particularly in the areas of AI data center, physical AI and the ETF market, which are drawing significant interest from domestic and international investors.”

“Taiwan’s technological strengths provide fertile ground for AI applications in the capital market,” Chen said. “AI technology is set to drive innovation and efficiency in the investment field, enhancing trading speed and accuracy while reducing risks. Simultaneously, Taiwan’s ETF market is entering a new era focused on product diversification and growth potential, as well as the advantages of trading convenience, cost-effectiveness and diversified investment. These strengths position Taiwan as a more competitive and attractive player in the global capital market landscape.”

A thriving capital market would offer direct investment opportunities for Taiwan corporates, Chen said. HSBC remains committed to supporting the growth of Taiwan’s capital market by providing forward-looking market insights and comprehensive solutions for investors and corporate clients.

The discussions at the 2025 HSBC Taiwan Conference encompassed significant insights, including a presentation by a Google speaker on how generative AI tools have been extensively applied across industries and a session by Dr. Jefferey Chiu, an expert in disruptive innovation, to elucidate technologies enabling the practical realization of humanoid robots. Best-selling author Shelton Chan also provided an in-depth analysis of how Taiwan companies can adapt to the global supply chain restructuring. By leveraging the physical Internet and physical AI, Chan emphasized fostering collaborative innovation with US companies to better address customer needs.

On the financial front, the conference facilitated exchanges among experts and corporates, addressing the growth potential of Taiwan’s ETF market, and the challenges and opportunities associated with Taiwan aligning with international standards such as IFRS17 and ICS.

The 2025 HSBC Taiwan Conference featured 8 panel speeches and about 500 meeting interactions between Taiwanese companies and investors. These interactions facilitated two-way dialogues between Taiwan listed companies and international investors, helping investors understand the global competitiveness of Taiwanese companies, as well as their views on industry trends and prospects. Looking ahead, Taiwan’s capital market is expected to become more transparent, efficient and inclusive. This would attract more domestic and international investment, promoting sustainable growth. HSBC would continue to lead this effort, supporting Taiwan’s goal of becoming Asia’s asset management hub.