Taiwan Depository & Clearing Corporation

To enhance international collaboration and share experiences in anti-money laundering efforts, the Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau of Taiwan, in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the American Institute in Taiwan , the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association , Australian Office Taipei , and the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei , jointly hosted the Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) "International Workshop on Combating New Psychoactive Substances and Tracing Illicit Financial Flows " from January 21 to 23, 2025.

GCTF, co-founded by Taiwan and the United States in 2015, has since expanded to Japan, Australia, and Canada as official partners in 2019, 2021, and 2024, respectively. The platform serves as an innovative mechanism to address global and regional challenges. Each year, it hosts numerous knowledge-sharing and technical training workshops covering a wide range of topics, including cybersecurity, public health, energy efficiency, and women's empowerment, making it a vital driver of international cooperation.

This year’s workshop, themed "Combating New Psychoactive Substances and Tracing Illicit Financial Flows," attracted over 60 speakers and participants from 37 countries. As part of the program, the organizers arranged a visit to the Taiwan Depository & Clearing Corporation (TDCC) to learn about Taiwan’s innovative approaches to anti-money laundering. TDCC has long been actively assisting the government in implementing anti-money laundering policies. It operates the "Company Transparency Platform (CTP)” and the " AML/CFT Screening Platform (AML/CFT)” , providing anti-money laundering related inquiry services to enhance awareness and compliance among businesses. TDCC’s efforts have been recognized by the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG), contributing to Taiwan’s successful placement on the "Regular Follow-up List" in APG’s 2018 third-round evaluation—the highest rating attainable. During the workshop session, TDCC provided an in-depth introduction to the CTP and AML/CFT, explaining their functions and operations while sharing insights into Taiwan’s anti-money laundering achievements. Participants highly praised TDCC’s contributions to anti-money laundering enforcement.

TDCC President Daniel Chen emphasized that, as a key participant in the capital market, TDCC is committed to supporting Taiwan’s anti-money laundering policies. He expressed great honor in sharing TDCC’s accomplishments and contributions with international participants at the GCTF workshop, further strengthening Taiwan’s global engagement and ensuring that Taiwan continues to play a crucial role in the regional and global anti-money laundering landscape.