The Central Bank of Taiwan approved new foreign exchange business activities in January 2026 for E.Sun Commercial Bank and President Securities as part of its policy to promote liberalization, internationalization, and development of the foreign exchange market. E.Sun Commercial Bank was authorized to issue foreign currency denominated negotiable certificates of deposit. President Securities was approved to engage in non-principal protected structured products composed of foreign currency equity options linked to foreign currency principals. As of the end of January 2026, the Central Bank reported 3,448 authorized banks, comprising 3,408 domestic banks, three Mainland banks, and 37 foreign banks.
Central Bank of Taiwan 2026-02-12
Central Bank of Taiwan approves E.Sun Commercial Bank to issue foreign currency negotiable certificates of deposit and President Securities to engage in non-principal protected structured products
The Central Bank of Taiwan approved new foreign exchange activities for E.Sun Commercial Bank and President Securities in January 2026, promoting market liberalization and internationalization. E.Sun can issue foreign currency denominated negotiable certificates of deposit, while President Securities can engage in non-principal protected structured products linked to foreign currency equity options.