On May 26, 2025, the College of Law at National Taiwan University hosted a special lecture featuring Professor Shinsaku Iwahara, a leading authority on Japanese banking law, who spoke on “The Current Status and Challenges of Japanese Banking Regulation.”
Professor Iwahara’s lecture addressed a wide range of financial regulatory issues, including the separation of banking and commerce, foreign exchange business supervision, stablecoins, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Deputy Director Professor Yueh-Ping Yang of CIEL was invited as the discussant, engaging in a cross-national dialogue with Professor Iwahara.

The two professors conducted an in-depth discussion on the similarities, differences, and distinctive features of regulatory frameworks in Japan, the United States, and Taiwan. Deputy Director Yang particularly raised questions regarding Taiwan’s ongoing regulatory developments in electronic payments, stablecoins, and digital currencies, inviting Professor Iwahara to share Japanese perspectives and experiences in these areas.

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