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Brokerage Profits Drop 31.5% in September Amid Cooling Market Activity
Finance · Investment Banks/Brokers · economic_daily · 2026-10-22
Taiwanese brokerage firms reported a monthly decline in September profits as market volatility dampened trading volumes and proprietary gains.
What Happened
Profit Decline: Taiwan's brokerage industry reported a net profit of NT$18.78 billion in September, representing a 31.5% decrease compared to the previous month.
Business Impact: The decline was primarily driven by reduced brokerage commission income due to lower trading volumes, alongside a 67% drop in proprietary trading profits caused by valuation adjustments.
Strong YTD Performance: Despite the monthly dip, the industry's cumulative net profit for the first nine months of the year reached NT$201.25 billion, marking a robust 170.6% year-on-year increase.
Sector Resilience: Various types of brokerage firms, including comprehensive brokers and bank-affiliated securities units, have maintained strong overall performance throughout the year, supported by high market activity levels.