Approved foreign exchange business in January 2026

In line with the policy of promoting the liberalization, internationalization, and development of the foreign exchange market, the Bank approved the following:

1. E.Sun Commercial Bank to issue foreign currency denominated negotiable certificates of deposit.
2. President Securities to engage in non-principal protected structured products composed of foreign currency equity options linked to foreign currency principals.
3. As of the end of January 2026, there were 3,448 authorized banks, including 3,408 domestic banks, 3 Mainland banks, and 37 foreign banks.