Taiwan – FSC Lowers Threshold for Substantial Shareholding

Taiwan – FSC Lowers Threshold for Substantial Shareholding

On 21 April 2023, TAI FSC passed the amended securities and exchange act.

  • TAI FSC said that Executive Yuan passed third reading of Securities and Exchange Act.

Amendment

  • Revise threshold for substantial shareholding disclosure and announcement to 5%.
  • Raise the lower limit penalties for violations of relevant regulations by securities firms, securities service enterprises and securities-related institutions to NTD 300,000.
  • Also increase the upper limit of the penalties from NTD 4.8mn to NTD 6mn.