Under the guidance of the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) has established the Asian Asset Management Center (AAMC) Promotion Office, which was officially inaugurated on September 1, 2025. On the same day, the AAMC dedicated website also went live, integrating policy objectives, progress updates, and achievements into a single platform. This site will serve as a crucial hub for financial institutions and investors to monitor policy developments and market opportunities.
To publicly mark the launch and affirm policy resolve, the TWSE held an inauguration press conference on September 1 at the Information Display Center on the 1st floor of Taipei 101. Attendees included representatives from the FSC, the Securities and Futures Bureau (SFB), the Banking Bureau, the Insurance Bureau, the Kaohsiung City Government, securities and futures peripheral organizations, the Big Four accounting firms, and relevant financial industry associations — all gathering to witness this milestone.
The ceremony opened with welcome remarks from TWSE Chairman Sherman Lin, followed by speeches from FSC Vice Chairperson Yen-Liang Chen and Kaohsiung Deputy Mayor Ta-Sheng Lo. Two short videos introducing the AAMC Promotion Office and the dedicated website were screened, and the event concluded with a ceremonial lighting of the launch globe and a group photo.
Launching the AAMC Promotion Office and Dedicated Website to Build an International Ecosystem
TWSE Chairman Sherman Lin stated that the establishment of the AAMC Promotion Office and the launch of the dedicated website mark an important milestone in the AAMC policy and represent a significant step forward for Taiwan in the international financial market. Taiwan benefits from a sound financial system, a comprehensive regulatory framework, active capital markets, ample private savings, steady economic growth, and globally leading technology industries. Since the policy announcement on September 10, 2024, joint efforts by central and local authorities, the FSC and its bureaus, and related organizations have driven financial market reforms. Regulatory easing and business liberalization are already showing results, and the Kaohsiung AAMC Zone was officially inaugurated in July as Taiwan’s first demonstration zone.
The AAMC Promotion Office represents a new responsibility for the TWSE, serving as the frontline consultation window for the industry. It will provide one-stop services to clarify regulatory application and establishment procedures, while also promoting international exchanges and showcasing the achievements of the AAMC policy. The dedicated website, launched simultaneously, offers comprehensive content to help financial institutions, investors, and international partners stay up to date on policy progress and market opportunities. Chairman Lin expressed gratitude to the FSC’s bureaus, relevant associations, and the Big Four accounting firms for their strong support, emphasizing that these forces together are shaping the AAMC ecosystem. He concluded by expressing hope to collaborate with all stakeholders to position Taiwan as a key member of the Asian asset management community and to attract greater international capital inflows.
Regulatory Adjustments and Cross-Ministerial Coordination to Ensure Steady Policy Progress
FSC Vice Chairperson Yen-Liang Chen recalled that when the AAMC policy was first introduced, many believed the challenges would be significant. However, guided by the principle of “Invest in Taiwan, Support Industrial Development,” the FSC has worked closely with local governments to advance reforms, which are now bearing fruit. He noted that financial development requires regulatory flexibility to enable product innovation, thereby creating more instruments to retain both domestic and foreign capital in Taiwan. With the official launch of the Kaohsiung AAMC Zone on July 1, 2025, a number of banks, securities firms, asset management companies, insurance companies, and international accounting firms have already established a presence.
Chen further explained the three-tier structure of the AAMC policy. First, the AAMC Promotion Office and dedicated website serve as the execution level; second, issues collected through this platform will lead to regulatory adjustments; and third, cross-ministerial coordination will take place at the Executive Yuan level. Through these mechanisms, the government can better incorporate industry feedback and strengthen public-private collaboration. He emphasized that beyond official initiatives, the AAMC Promotion Office and website will also function as a single service window for the private sector, offering integrated information and consultation to help stakeholders quickly access regulations, resources, and the latest developments.
Chen also commended the Kaohsiung City Government for its efficiency and strong administrative support in developing the local AAMC Zone. At the same time, he cautioned that building Taiwan into a comprehensive AAMC will require long-term commitment and ongoing regulatory updates. He concluded by quoting the Tao Te Ching: “The Dao gives birth to One, One gives birth to Two, Two gives birth to Three, and Three gives birth to all things,” noting that the AAMC initiative is evolving from simple tactics to a complex strategy, with steady progress achieved step by step.
Accelerating Business Trial Programs to Integrate Industry and Finance
Kaohsiung Deputy Mayor Ta-Sheng Lo commended FSC Chairperson Chin-Lung Peng for his strong leadership, under which the AAMC policy has overcome numerous challenges in less than a year since its launch, culminating in the inauguration of the Kaohsiung AAMC Zone on July 22, 2025. With the establishment of the Promotion Office on September 1, policy implementation is now advancing at an even faster pace. To further accelerate the AAMC initiative, the Kaohsiung City Government has expanded the Invest Kaohsiung Office to handle dedicated administrative tasks, and looks forward to working closely with the AAMC Promotion Office to drive business development.
Deputy Mayor Lo outlined four key objectives for Kaohsiung in supporting the AAMC policy. First, business trial programs are only a transitional measure, and the city hopes to expand them based on the central government’s evaluations. Second, by fostering talent development during the business trial phase, Kaohsiung aims to attract both domestic and international financial professionals, gradually positioning itself as a regional asset management center. Third, with the establishment of the FinTech Innovation Park in the Asia New Bay Area, the city seeks to collaborate with financial institutions on value, risk, and compliance assessments for emerging industries, thereby developing new financial products, stimulating capital flows, and boosting financial sector output. Fourth, echoing FSC Chairperson Peng’s vision of “Retain Wealth, Attract Capital, and Invest in Taiwan,” Kaohsiung is actively advancing public infrastructure and industrial development, with the goal of channeling financial resources into real-economy investment through dedicated industry-finance platforms. Lo concluded by expressing his hope that the AAMC Promotion Office will operate smoothly and help Taiwan become a leading example of a global asset management center.
Lighting the Globe to Power Twin Engines Driving Taiwan’s Financial Sector to the Global Stage
Before the highlight of the inauguration ceremony, the TWSE presented two videos to give attendees a closer look at the core functions of the AAMC Promotion Office and the dedicated website.
The first video focused on three key missions of the AAMC Promotion Office. First, it will provide comprehensive one-stop services, including a toll-free hotline (0800-88-66-99), an online inquiry platform, and scheduled consultations. The office will support real-time responses in both Chinese and English, while more complex inquiries will be promptly referred to the responsible authority, with preliminary replies provided within seven business days. Second, to gather industry feedback, the TWSE will work with the Big Four accounting firms to establish an Asset Management Promotion Task Force, holding regular meetings to facilitate dialogue between regulators and the industry. Third, the office will integrate marketing resources through domestic and international media, global events, the dedicated website, and social media to comprehensively promote the policy and its outcomes, enhancing Taiwan’s visibility on the international stage.
The video also introduced plans for a local service center within the Kaohsiung AAMC Zone to support regional operations. Through a collaborative mechanism with the Kaohsiung City Government, local matters such as office locations and tax issues will be referred to the city government, while AAMC-related policy or regulatory issues will be referred back to the AAMC Promotion Office, thereby linking northern and southern resources to improve policy execution.
The second video guided participants through the dedicated AAMC website, which covers policy background, recent developments, regulatory resources, and business achievements. The content is both comprehensive and practical, with further details to be introduced in a separate market insight article.
Finally came the most anticipated moment: the launch ceremony. With a joint countdown, TWSE Chairman Sherman Lin, FSC Vice Chairperson Yen-Liang Chen, Kaohsiung Deputy Mayor Ta-Sheng Lo, SFB Deputy Director-General Hou-Ming Huang, Banking Bureau Deputy Director-General Yun-Chung Wang, and Insurance Bureau Deputy Director-General Ching-Yuan Chen together pressed the glowing sphere.
As the globe lit up, the AAMC Promotion Office and dedicated website were officially launched, symbolizing the full activation of the “twin engines” to accelerate Taiwan’s financial industry toward the vision of becoming an Asian Asset Management Center.