Unfazed by Conflict: Taiwan Wealthy AUM Hits 2.4 Trillion TWD in March
Despite Middle East tensions, assets under management (AUM) for high-net-worth clients in 21 Taiwanese banks reached 2.39 trillion TWD by the end of March 2026. The deposit ratio hit a new low as investors shifted toward high-yield products.
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- 📰 Published: April 26, 2026 at 21:05
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Despite the outbreak of conflict in late February, Taiwan's high-net-worth clients showed remarkable financial resilience. According to the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), AUM for high-net-worth clients across 21 domestic banks reached 2.3999 trillion TWD by the end of March 2026, a monthly increase of 95.5 billion TWD. Six more firms have applied for licenses and are currently under review.
The FSC launched the 'Wealth Management 2.0' scheme in August 2020 to rival Singapore and Hong Kong. As of March, 23,206 clients were registered. Notably, the deposit ratio dropped to 42.1%, the lowest since June 2022, while allocations to funds (17%), bonds (14.5%), and insurance (12.1%) rose, reflecting a more aggressive search for yield.
In the securities sector, 10 firms are authorized to handle HNW business, with cumulative transaction volumes reaching 495.8 billion TWD, up 68% year-on-year. SinoPac Securities, Cathay Securities, and Mega Securities remain the top three. Furthermore, 21 banks and 6 insurers have moved into the Kaohsiung Financial Zone, and 18 investment trusts have applied to join as well.
The FSC launched the 'Wealth Management 2.0' scheme in August 2020 to rival Singapore and Hong Kong. As of March, 23,206 clients were registered. Notably, the deposit ratio dropped to 42.1%, the lowest since June 2022, while allocations to funds (17%), bonds (14.5%), and insurance (12.1%) rose, reflecting a more aggressive search for yield.
In the securities sector, 10 firms are authorized to handle HNW business, with cumulative transaction volumes reaching 495.8 billion TWD, up 68% year-on-year. SinoPac Securities, Cathay Securities, and Mega Securities remain the top three. Furthermore, 21 banks and 6 insurers have moved into the Kaohsiung Financial Zone, and 18 investment trusts have applied to join as well.