ABA Secretariat executives led by Secretary-Treasurer Dr. Darson Chiu on May 9, 2025 met with Mr. Oliver Hoffmann, Managing Director, Head of Asia, Erste Group Bank, AG, HK Branch, and a member of the ABA Board of Directors. The meeting took place during the latter’s recent visit to Taipei. Mr. Hoffmann provided news on recent activities of Erste Group Bank, while the Secretariat officers shared with Mr. Hoffmann the progress on preparations for the 41st ABA General Meeting and Conference to be held on September 15-16, 2025 in Bhutan.