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Foreign Exchange Forward (FX Forward)

Product Characteristics

  1. Scope of trading subject matter: Any one with the need for real foreign exchange receipts and payments can apply for the service. However, for contract execution and settlement of foreign exchange forward between NTD and foreign currency, customers are required to provide relevant real transaction documents or documents approved by competent authority. 
  2. Contract time-limit: The term of contract is limited to within one year in principle. 
  3. Type of contract: Classified into two types of fixed maturity date and selected maturity date. 
  4. Settlement upon maturity: Principle settlement transaction is performed according to the exchange rate specified in the contract.  

Use Timing

  1. When the subject currency is expected to appreciate in value or when an importer locks on an exchange rate for fixed cost, foreign exchange forward can be purchased in advance. 
  2. When the subject currency is expected to depreciate in value or when an exporter locks on an exchange rate for fixed income, foreign exchange forward can be sold in advance. 

Type of Contract

  1. Classified into two types of fixed maturity date and selected maturity date.

Settlement Method

  1. Real settlement value.