The Central Bank of Taiwan reported that financial institutions’ liquid reserve ratio declined to 23.45% in September 2026, down 0.07 percentage points from the previous month but above the statutory minimum of 10%. Actual liquid reserve assets increased by TWD 96.4 billion to TWD 13,242.9 billion. Liabilities subject to the requirement totaled TWD 56,473.4 billion, resulting in required liquid reserves of TWD 5,647.3 billion. Certificates of deposit issued by the central bank were the largest component of liquid reserve assets, accounting for 42.55%. These holdings fell by TWD 44.8 billion from the previous month to TWD 5,634.5 billion. Government bond holdings increased by TWD 2.8 billion to TWD 2,372.2 billion, representing 17.91% of total liquid reserve assets.
Central Bank of Taiwan reports September liquid reserve ratio fell to 23.45%
The Central Bank of Taiwan reported a September 2026 liquid reserve ratio of 23.45% for financial institutions, a monthly decline of 0.07 percentage points and still above the 10% statutory minimum. Actual liquid reserve assets rose by TWD 96.4 billion to TWD 13,242.9 billion, compared with required reserves of TWD 5,647.3 billion.