Open Overseas Crypto ETFs to Retail Investors? FSC: Evaluating After Receiving Report

(Central News Agency reporter Su Ssu-yun, Taipei, 23rd) The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) allowed professional investors to invest in overseas virtual asset spot ETFs via sub-brokerage in October 2024. The public is paying attention to whether the next phase will allow retail investors to purchase overseas crypto ETFs. The FSC stated today that it will make a comprehensive evaluation after receiving a full report from the Securities Association shortly to see if it will be further opened to non-professional investors.

The FSC issued a directive in October 2024, allowing professional investors to invest in virtual asset spot ETFs listed on overseas exchanges via sub-brokerage. Huang Chung-hao, Deputy Director-General of the FSC's Securities and Futures Bureau, pointed out that after adjusting their systems, brokerages began promoting the business in early 2025. Currently, a total of 13 brokerages accept professional investors' commissions to trade foreign virtual asset ETFs.

Observing the business volume, Huang Chung-hao explained that from early 2025 to the end of March 2026, the inventory amount reached NT$1.204 billion, accounting for only 0.06% of sub-brokerage ratios. The total trading volume during the accumulated period was NT$9.899 billion.

Regarding whether there is a chance to expand to non-professional investors being able to invest in overseas virtual asset ETFs via sub-brokerage, Huang Chung-hao stated that the Securities Association has been asked to compile statistics on business execution and understand whether professional investors investing in overseas virtual asset ETFs have generated consumer disputes. They are also reviewing the regulatory adjustments regarding the listing of such products in other countries. Currently, some Asian countries also only allow professional investors to invest. The FSC will evaluate whether to open up further after recently receiving the comprehensive report proposed by the Securities Association.

According to FSC data, the 13 securities firms currently accepting professional investors' commissions to trade foreign virtual asset ETFs are UBS Securities, President Securities, CTBC Securities, Pocket Securities, Mega Securities, Taishin Securities, Concord Securities, E.SUN Securities, Cathay Securities, Capital Securities, KGI Securities, Fubon Securities, and SinoPac Securities. (Editor: Yang Lan-hsuan) 1150423

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