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The Organization

Organization

TWSE is a private corporation with 15 board directors and 3 supervisors. At least one-third of board directors and supervisors are appointed by the securities authority to represent the public interest.

TWSE consists of sixteen departments/offices, whose functions are described below:

Domestic Listing Department
  • Promote, review, and provide other services for listing by domestic corporations.
  • Draft and execute regulations and rules on trading in the public market.
  • Announce the listing of government bonds.
  • Oversee public listing of other securities, and supervise publicly traded companies and group corporations.
Foreign Listing Department
  • Promote, review and provide services for listing by foreign corporations, as well as listing by domestic and foreign corporations on Taiwan Innovation Board.
  • Draft and execute regulations and rules on trading in the public market.
  • Review applications for listing of real estate securitization products, beneficiary certificates (including ETFs) and ETNs.
  • Supervise publicly traded companies and group corporations.
Corporate Governance Department
  • Perform functions of the Corporate Governance Center.
  • Draft, promote, inform and educate listed companies about regulations on corporate governance and sustainable development, create databases, and engage in the research of special projects.
  • Network with international corporate governance institutions and participate in their activities, create an interactive network internationally.
Trading Department
  • Draft and plan market trading regulations and rules, match buyers and sellers.
  • Monitor large volume transactions in the market such as odd-lot and after-market fixed-price transactions, bidding, auctions, ex-right and ex-dividend calculations for stocks, margin and short transactions.
  • Plan and draft regulations and rules on delivery and settlement for the market.
  • Revise and modify regulations on the borrowing and lending of securities and funds and other related services.
Surveillance Department
  • ‧Draft and execute securities market surveillance rules and regulations.
Intermediaries Service Department
  • Draft and propose regulations for securities dealers, service and manage the change of corporate information and securities industry personnel as provided by securities dealers, take disciplinary actions on securities dealers and their employees.
  • Inspect and offer guidance on financial and operational matters, conduct internal audit of securities dealers.
Product & Solution Department
  • Review applications for listing of real estate investment trust (REITs) products, beneficiary certificates (including ETFs) and ETNs.
  • Oversee the public offering of call, put warrants and options, and make equity adjustments.
  • Develop new products and draft rules as well as regulations.
System Development Department
  • Oversee research, plan and implement computer projects and related procurement affairs.
  • Develop, design and test application programs.
Computer Operation Department
  • Administer installation, maintenance and management of computer-related facilities.
  • Execute, operate, service and audit computer operations.
  • Manage and maintain electromechanical equipment.
Digital Innovation & Security Department
  • Conduct IT security policies and prevent cyber risk.
  • Promote digital transformation projects and implement technology tools to optimize processes.
  • Administer market data dissemination, including manage of data linkage, promote and service client needs, in addition to managing office automation systems.
Corporate Communications Department
  • Contact and communicate with international securities agencies.
  • Handle related international affairs.
  • Promote securities investment and provide investor services, conduct domestic public relations, act as press liaison.
Corporate Planning & Strategy Department
  • Perform industry analysis.
  • Do research, gather data, compile statistical information, and publish securities-related topics.
  • Direct related affairs of the Asian Asset Management Center (AAMC) Promotion Office.
  • Conduct and organize shareholders and board meetings, plus business conferences.
  • Achieve BS 10012 certification.
Finance Department
  • Manage operational funds, cashiering, contracts.
  • Safekeeping of guarantee deposits, accounting and stock registrar matters.
  • Overview corporate documents, seals, and files; send and receive documents, parcels and correspondence.
Administration Department
  • Manage human resources, staff training and development, arrange labor relationships, company activity and office security.
  • Arrange procurement affairs, properties, facilities, office construction and maintenance.
  • Review contracts and business regulations, compile laws and regulations, and propose suggestions on legal matters.
Labor Security Office
  • Administer occupational safety and health matters for all staff.
Internal Audit Office
  • Administer internal audits and controls.
  • Report directly to the board of directors.
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