FINANCIAL SUPERVISORY COMMISSION

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan to Mandate Data Sharing Between Banks and Crypto Firms

By Editors | 08/08/2025

The FSC will amend laws to create a joint inquiry mechanism, allowing real-time monitoring of suspicious cash and cryptocurrency flows.

AML / KYC

Taiwan FSC Reorganises Banking Bureau to Bolster Systemic Risk Oversight

By Editors | 08/08/2025

The regulator has reassigned duties to centralise macroprudential supervision and bring leasing firms under a new consumer protection and AML remit.

Enforcement

Former Taiwan Regulator Jailed Over Decade-Old 'Vulture' Case

By Editors | 06/08/2025

A former FSC bureau chief has been sentenced to over four years for leaking confidential probe details in a 2005 market manipulation scheme.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Approves Early Delisting Mechanism for Illiquid Warrants

By Editors | 05/08/2025

The new mechanism allows issuers to apply for the early delisting of warrants that meet three specific conditions.

Securities / Derivatives

TAIFEX Adopts More Flexible Position Limits for Retail Traders

By Editors | 04/08/2025

The new rules allow TAIFEX to set position limits for retail traders within a 3% to 5% range, enhancing market management flexibility.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan Extends IFRS-Aligned Sustainability Rules to Banks, FHCs

By Editors | 01/08/2025

Following a similar move for brokers, Taiwan's regulator has proposed phased-in sustainability reporting for banks and financial holding companies from 2026.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan FSC Set to Open Applications for Digital Insurer Licences

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/07/2025

has set a mandatory innovation quota for new entrants and amended rules to encourage fintech-driven business models.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan FSC Proposes New Capital Rule for Offshore Insurers

By Editors | 29/07/2025

The amendment will align the minimum capital requirement for Offshore Insurance Units with a new solvency framework set to launch in 2026.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan Proposes IFRS-Aligned Sustainability Disclosure Rules for Brokers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

The FSC plans to phase in mandatory sustainability disclosures for securities and futures firms from the 2026 fiscal year, aligning with international standards.