Taiwan Weighs US Dollar Dividend Payouts for Listed Companies

Taiwan is weighing a proposal to permit listed companies to distribute dividends in US dollars, a change from the rule requiring payouts in the local currency, according to people familiar with the matter.

The Financial Supervisory Commission is currently evaluating operational details, the people said, asking not to be identified because the discussions are private. While the regulator is reviewing the framework, a timeline for a potential rollout remains unclear.