The Central Bank of Taiwan published data showing banks’ derivatives turnover in May 2026 totaled NT$21,635.8 billion in notional terms, down 3.30% from the previous month. Foreign exchange contracts remained the dominant segment at NT$17,780.6 billion, followed by interest rate contracts at NT$3,597.5 billion, with the monthly decline driven mainly by lower FX swap turnover. By risk category, foreign exchange contracts accounted for 82.18% of total turnover and interest rate contracts for 16.63%, while equity-linked, commodity and credit contracts together remained marginal. Turnover in contracts involving the NTD fell 10.53% month on month and represented 42.45% of the total, while contracts between foreign currencies rose 2.83% and made up 57.55%. Domestic banks accounted for 72.39% of activity and local branches of foreign and Mainland Chinese banks for 27.61%. Compared with the previous month, foreign exchange turnover fell by NT$928.0 billion, interest rate turnover rose by NT$148.5 billion, equity-linked turnover increased by NT$40.3 billion, and credit contract turnover rose by NT$1.2 billion.
Central Bank of Taiwan2026-06-30
Central Bank of Taiwan reports May bank derivatives turnover fell 3.30 percent to NT$21,635.8 billion on lower FX swap activity
The Central Bank of Taiwan reported that banks’ derivatives turnover in May 2026 fell 3.30% month on month to NT$21,635.8 billion in notional terms, mainly because of lower FX swap activity. Foreign exchange contracts made up 82.18% of total turnover, while interest rate contracts accounted for 16.63%. Activity involving the NTD declined, while contracts between foreign currencies increased.