Taiwan Stock Exchange Delegation Strengthens U.S. Ties to Advance Asian Asset Management Center

TWSE Chairman Sherman Lin leads meetings with exchanges, investors, and index providers to promote Taiwan's financial market initiatives.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 11:55am

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The Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) Chairman and CEO Sherman Lin led a delegation to New York for meetings with exchanges, global asset managers, institutional investors, and index providers. The goal was to strengthen Taiwan's position as an Asian Asset Management Center and deepen engagement with international financial markets. The discussions focused on TWSE's latest initiatives to enhance market quality, strengthen corporate value creation, and support the growth of Taiwan's ETF market.

Why it matters

As one of the world's largest equity markets, Taiwan is seeking to position itself as a leading regional asset management center. By strengthening ties with global financial institutions and promoting initiatives like the "Power Up Plan 2.0" and Taiwan Weeks 2026, TWSE aims to attract more international investment and showcase Taiwan's strengths in financial products, sustainable governance, and fintech.

The details

The TWSE delegation met with representatives from over 10 institutions, outlining the exchange's efforts to improve market transparency, corporate governance, and capital allocation. Key initiatives include the "Power Up Plan 2.0", which encourages listed companies to provide more disclosure on how they deploy capital to support sustainable shareholder returns. TWSE also noted plans to refine its disclosure guidance and strengthen its corporate governance evaluation framework. Additionally, the delegation discussed Taiwan's rapidly growing ETF market, now the third-largest in Asia Pacific, supported by product diversification and an inclusive regulatory environment.

  • The TWSE delegation visited New York in March 2026.
  • The "Power Up Plan 2.0" is an upcoming initiative from TWSE.

The players

Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE)

The Taiwan Stock Exchange is responsible for operating and advancing the Taiwan securities market, including listing, trading, settlement, and surveillance.

Sherman Lin

The Chairman and CEO of the Taiwan Stock Exchange.

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What they’re saying

“Power Up Plan 2.0 places a strong emphasis on greater transparency in strategy disclosure and more disciplined capital allocation. We encourage companies to demonstrate how their capital decisions support long-term business objectives and deliver sustainable shareholder returns.”

— Sherman Lin, Chairman and CEO, Taiwan Stock Exchange

“Taiwan is home to many high-quality companies with significant potential. Through improved trading support, clearer disclosure and enhanced market visibility, we aim to help these companies attract broader institutional participation.”

— Sherman Lin, Chairman and CEO, Taiwan Stock Exchange

What’s next

TWSE will continue to maintain close engagement with global investors and financial institutions while promoting cross-border cooperation to support Taiwan's development as a leading regional asset management center. The upcoming "Taiwan Weeks 2026" initiative will showcase Taiwan's strengths in diversified financial products, sustainable governance, and financial technology.

The takeaway

By strengthening ties with international financial markets and promoting initiatives to enhance transparency, corporate governance, and capital allocation, TWSE is positioning Taiwan as an attractive destination for global asset managers and institutional investors seeking exposure to high-quality companies in the Asian region.