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Fundamental Factor Research: Monthly Revenue Information – part1
The Taiwan equity market possesses a rare institutional advantage globally: under the Securities and Exchange Act, listed companies are required to announce and report their operational results for the preceding month by the 10th of each month (Exception: starting from FY2026, insurance companies and entities with insurance subsidiaries may extend their disclosure deadline to the 15th of each month). This is commonly referred to in the market as "Monthly Revenue".
Factor Strategy – Integrating Broker Consensus to Enhance Foreign Concentration Strategies – QFII Part 2
Boost your quantitative strategy with QFII concentration & broker consensus! Discover how the conc_qfii fusion strategy delivers a 30.12% annualized return in the Taiwan large-cap market.
Factor Research – Tracking Smart Money Footprints via Foreign Institutional Concentration – QFII Part 1
Track QFII ‘smart money’ footprints in Taiwan large-cap stocks! Learn how the Foreign-Institutional Trading Concentration (conc_qfii) factor predicts returns.
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Empirical Study on TESG Rating: The Relationship between Corporate ESG Performance and Bank Lending Decisions
This article examines how corporate ESG performance affects bank lending decisions in Taiwan. Using TEJ’s TESG Ratings, the study finds that companies with stronger ESG performance generally receive more favorable lending conditions, including lower loan spreads, larger loan amounts, longer maturities, and a lower likelihood of collateral requirements. The findings also highlight the importance of balancing ESG initiatives with financial performance, as excessively high or low ESG performance may lead to less favorable lending terms.
Industry Insights
Sustainability-Linked Bonds: A Detailed Guide to ESG Investing
As America continues to maintain a high-interest rate, the borrowing cost for companies still remains at a peak. However, compared to other bonds, bonds related to ESG enjoy a lower yield, but seldom do we see small or startup companies issue green bonds. This is because issuing green bonds requires the funds only to be used on certain ESG projects, which is normally not the primary goal for small and startup companies. Hence, a new type of bond, Sustainability-Linked Bonds, is created. In this article, we will briefly introduce the concept and principle of Sustainability-Linked Bonds.
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An Introduction to IFRS S1！Align quantitative method with ESG
Greenwashing refers to companies trying to gain public trust by claiming to have environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) contributions or making carbon reduction declarations, but taking little action. To prevent such behavior and to strengthen corporate focus on sustainable ESG disclosure, the International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation (IFRS Foundation) has developed a globally applicable set of sustainability disclosure standards with an accounting foundation—the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards. In this article, we will start by introducing the IFRS Foundation, and then delve into the main content of the IFRS S1 as well as how Taiwan aligns with international sustainability disclosure standards.
Market Knowledge & Data Guides
ESG Bond Introduction II
The previous article mentioned the basic types of ESG bonds, and we believe you have a basic understanding of these types of bonds. Next, we will introduce specific types of ESG bonds, and briefly introduce you to a few representative countries that are currently promoting sustainable finance policies and ESG bond market development.
Market Knowledge & Data Guides
What are ESG Bonds? Understanding This Key Player in Sustainable Finance
ESG bonds are issued in the same way as regular bonds, but the difference lies in the use of the funds, which is the most important reason to differentiate ESG bonds from regular bonds.
Market Knowledge & Data Guides
Chung Fu’s Delisting Crisis II: Skyrocketing Asset Values and Escalating Ownership Dispute!
Chung Fu has recently been embroiled in multiple governance issues. What secrets lie behind these incidents?
Industry Insights
Chung Fu’s Delisting Crisis Ⅰ: Repeated Financial Reporting Errors Bring Delisting Closer!
Chung Fu’s operations in peril: critical financial reports repeatedly delayed since last year, what lays behind the reporting delays?
Event & Alternative Signals
Negative Screening: Striking the Balance Between Your Beliefs and Portfolio Returns
For advocates of negative screening, the most crucial question is how to screen for good companies. Can the selected companies not only align with personal values but also meet returns?
Industry Insights
Threads stealing Twitter Trade Secrets? Understanding the Importance of Trade Secrets to Businesses
Threads, the so-called “Twitter killer,” Threads, has faced accusations from Twitter’s lawyers of stealing IP and trade secrets! Why trade secret matters in companies?
Industry Insights
Battle for Control in Taiwan: Cases of TaiShan and Shin Kong Financial
The ongoing battle for control in Taiwanese companies has been escalating. Let’s take a look at the two renowned cases!
Quant Data Science
Employee Turnover Rate Prediction
Employee turnover rate refers to the fluctuation in human resources within a company during a specific period due to employee departures and new hires. This metric is a crucial concept for assessing the stability of both the organizational structure and the workforce within a company. A lower turnover rate indicates that there are relatively fewer personnel changes, reflecting stability and continuity within the organization. Conversely, a higher turnover rate may imply organizational issues, job dissatisfaction, or other factors that can have a negative impact on company operations and the work environment. Monitoring employee turnover rates helps companies understand and evaluate the effectiveness of their human resource management strategies. It enables them to take appropriate measures to improve employee retention and satisfaction, ensuring long-term stability and growth for the organization. Predicting turnover rates allows companies to better plan and manage their human resources, reduce costs, increase talent retention, and enhance organizational effectiveness.
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An Upcoming ESG Trend in Taiwan: Linking ESG Metrics to Executive Pay
The linkage between executive pay and ESG metric will become new criteria in Corporate Governance Evaluation System! Therefore, linking ESG metrics to executive compensation has become a key focus of ESG in Taiwanese companies.