Taiwan – FSC Tightens Short Selling Rules

Taiwan – FSC Tightens Short Selling Rules

On 11 October 2022, TAI FSC, adjusted the daily intraday securities borrowing and selling orders and margin ratio for securities lending due to political and economic situation.

  • Intraday short selling orders shall not exceed 10% of the daily average transaction volume of the securities in the preceding 30 business days, with certain exceptions.
  • Minimum margin ratio for securities lending has been adjusted from 100% to 120%.
  • The 2 orders are effective on 12 October 2022
  • Order FSC no. 11101479253 and order FSC No. 111047925 will be repealed.