On Dec. 14, TAI FSC issued order re offering onshore, offshore funds.
TAI FSC, TAI Justice issued order for the stipulation pursuant to subparagraph 6 of article 5 of Regulations governing centralized securities depository enterprises (CSDE).
Approves CSDEs to engage in reviewing cases of offering onshore, offshore funds.
Effectiveness
The order is effective from Dec. 14, 2023.
Oct. 2024 Electronic Shareholder Services
On Oct. 25, 2024, TAI FSC, TAI Justice issued order to approve CSDE to engage in the information transmission business of shareholder services for shareholder.
Services include account opening application, change of basic information; conducted via electronic transmission using web browser for streamlined information handling.
The order is effective immediately, on Oct. 25, 2024.
Nov. 2024 E-Counter Platform
On Nov. 7, 2024, TAI DCC said it has been authorized to handle shareholder services, including account opening and updating basic information, via an electronic platform.
A new platform called e-Counter is under development; expected to go live Mar. 2025.
Platform will allow shareholders of publicly-listed companies to digitally sign and apply for shareholder account opening and basic information changes online.
Announcements re platform contract terms and operating guidelines made separately.
Nov. 8, 2024 E-Counter Implementation
On Nov. 8, 2024, TAI DCC said e-Counter will consolidate daily shareholder application data, transmit to issuers’ shareholder services units for automated processing, review.
New file formats for data transmission through the e-Counter platform are provided.
Relevant regulations and the official system launch date will be announced separately.
Nov. 19, 2024 Launch Date
On Nov. 19, 2024, TAI FSC said it approved TAI DCC to operate e-Counter platform.
The platform aligns with amended Electronic signatures act, promoting digitalization of shareholder services and contributing to Taiwan's net-zero emissions goal by 2050.
The e-Counter platform is scheduled to officially launch on May 15, 2025.
TAI FSC also said it hopes to help enterprises implement energy conservation and carbon reduction through the continued promotion of digital financial technology.
In addition, to continue to move towards sustainable policy development goals.
Nov. 26, 2024 TAI DCC E-Counter Services
On Nov. 26, 2024, TAI DCC said TAI FSC approved e-Counter platform, official launch set for May 15, 2025; allows shareholders to use digital signatures for online services.
The e-Counter platform will be available free of charge to shareholders and companies.
Usage agreements, operational guidelines for the platform will be issued separately.
In Feb. 2025, TAI DCC issued e-Counter platform operation guidelines, see #244981.
