TWSE Expands Global Reach in London to Drive Asian Asset Management Center Vision

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The Taiwan Stock Exchange is expanding its global outreach by engaging institutional investors in London to boost international participation and establish Taiwan as an Asian Asset Management Center. Foreign ownership on the TWSE reached 48.61% in Q2 2026, demonstrating strong demand for Taiwan capital market assets.

How Is TWSE Expanding Foreign Ownership in Taiwan Capital Markets?

International institutional participation in Taiwan's financial ecosystem is surging rapidly. Foreign investors' share of TWSE-listed market capitalization expanded from 39.56% in 2022 to 48.61% in Q2 2026, approaching nearly half of total market value. To maintain this momentum, TWSE is building direct channels with global financial hubs to drive liquidity and capital allocation into Taiwan-listed firms.

What Role Does London Play in Taiwan's Asset Management Vision?

Following a major investor initiative in New York in March, TWSE is partnering with SinoPac Securities to hold structured investor meetings in London. By co-hosting the Taiwan Financial Briefing Forum alongside the Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance and Z/Yen Group, TWSE aims to capitalize on London's deep institutional investor base to promote Taiwan's strategic Asian Asset Management Center (AAMC) vision.

"London is a key market for Taiwan as we deepen engagement with global investors and financial institutions," said TWSE Chairman Sherman Lin. "Through this visit, we look forward to showcasing the latest developments and strengths of Taiwan's companies and capital market, advancing the Asian Asset Management Center initiative, and strengthening two-way connections between Taiwan and global capital markets."

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Taiwan's deliberate effort to attract international capital highlights the intensifying competition among regional financial hubs. As foreign institutional ownership nears 50% on the TWSE, established Asian centers like Hong Kong and Singapore face renewed pressure from markets leveraging high-tech manufacturing depth and strong private wealth pools. This targeted European campaign demonstrates that cross-border institutional capital remains the essential lifeblood for exchanges attempting to scale liquidity and maintain competitive capital market infrastructure globally.