TAI EXC ESG in Stock Lending Business


On Jun. 25, TAI EXC amended rules to align with ESG development.


  • TAI EXC amended Securities borrowing and lending rules, Directions for collateral management in fixed-price and competitive auction securities borrowing and lending transactions, to align with ESG development goals and digital paperless policies.
  • In addition, amended the Regulations governing performance bonds for securities borrowing and lending by securities firms and securities finance enterprises.
  • Document dated Jun. 25, 2024, received from TAI EXC Jun. 26, summarized Jun. 28.
  • Overview of Amendments
  • Introduce blockchain platform for issuing guarantees, approved by financial regulators, ensures electronic data transmission accuracy; use of digital certificates under Electronic signatures act for identity verification, consent in electronic transactions.
  • In addition, procedures established for electronic submission and approval of applications for issuing and returning guarantees between banks and the TWSE.
  • Plus, covers pricing transactions, collateral management in securities borrowing and lending; emphasizes consistency, compliance with digital transformation initiatives.
  • Effectiveness
  • The amendments are effective from Dec. 30, 2024.

Regulators TAI EXC
Entity Types B/D; Bank; Exch; OTC
Reference RF TWSE No. 1130010938, 6/25/2024; ESG; Lt FSC No. 130343022;
Functions Compliance; Environment; Financial; Legal; Product Administration; Record Retention; Reporting; Technology; Trade Reporting; Trading
Countries Taiwan
Category
State
Products Banking; Equity; Securities; Stock Lending
Regions AP
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 6/25/2024
Effective Date 12/30/2024
Rule Id 217221
Linked to N/A
Reg. Last Update 6/25/2024
Report Section International

Last substantive update on 06/30/2024