Taiwan on derivatives roll

25 Aug 2003

Derivatives deals in Taiwan have surged 42% on June 2002 and further growth is expected when government restrictions on foreign investors are lifted later this year.

Taiwan Futures Exchange (Taifex) recorded more volume in July than the established exchanges of SFE and Singapore Exchange. Taifex traded 3.9m contracts during the month, higher...

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