Taiwan-Japan Cross-Listing Feeder ETFs Listed Simultaneously on Taiwan and Tokyo Stock Exchanges

TAIPEIandTOKYO,Sept. 18, 2025/PRNewswire/ -- The Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) and Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) marked a milestone in regional financial integration today with the debut of their first cross-border exchange-traded funds (ETFs), reinforcingTaiwan'sambition to become an Asian Asset Management Center.

Nomura Asset Management Taiwan Ltd. launched theNomura TOPIXFeederETF (Ticker: 009812) on the TWSE, offering investors exposure toJapan'sequity market via the NEXT FUNDS TOPIX ETF (Ticker: 1306)— the largest ETF in Japan by assets under management. This fund is also included inJapan'sNISA tax-free investment program, making it one of the most widely held ETFs among Japanese retail investors.

Simultaneously, the NEXT FUNDS TIP FactSet Taiwan Innovative Technology 50 Index Exchange Traded Fund (Ticker:412A) debuted on the TSE. The fund tracks the NEXT FUNDS – Nomura Taiwan Innovative Technology 50 ETF (Ticker: 00935), reflecting the strength and dynamism ofTaiwan'stechnology-driven economy. Notably, companies in the AI and semiconductor sectors account for 72% of the Index's total market capitalization.Taiwan'sbenchmark index has more than doubled since 2020, reaching an all-time high this month, with foreign ownership approaching 46%.

TWSE Chairman and CEOSherman Linsaid the cross-listings mark a new chapter in financial cooperation betweenTaiwanandJapan."This achievement reflects growing market confidence andTaiwan'scommitment to innovation and global integration,"he noted. Chairman Lin also remarked that both TSE President Iwanaga and he wore golden ties today, symbolizing that the collaboration between the Taiwanese and Japanese capital markets is entering a brilliant new chapter.

The listings were marked by a joint ceremony attended by senior officials from both exchanges and financial regulators. Notable attendees at the TWSE included Dr.Yen-liang Chen, Vice Chairperson of the Financial Supervisory Commission;Kao Ching-ping, Deputy Director-General of the Financial Supervisory Commission Securities and Futures Bureau;Moriyuki Iwanaga, President and CEO of the Tokyo Stock Exchange;Nobuo Suzuki, Senior Corporate Managing Director of Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd.; Gen Kawai, Deputy Representative of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association;Masaaki Fukuzawa, Director at Japan–Taiwan Exchange Association.

"This initiative underscoresTaiwan'sstrategic role in regional finance," said Dr.Yen-liang Chen, Vice Chairperson of the Financial Supervisory Commission. "It reinforces our position withinAsia'sasset management landscape and highlights the importance of cross-border innovation in driving sustainable growth."

"The cross-listings provide investors in both markets with seamless access to diversified portfolios,"said Nobuo Suzuki, Senior Corporate Managing Director of Nomura Asset Management."Our goal is to deliver globally relevant financial products that promote deeper market connectivity and investor engagement."

TSE President and CEOMoriyuki Iwanagaemphasized the strategic significance of the partnership:"This collaboration bridges our capital markets, positioningTaiwanandJapanas key partners withinAsia'sfinancial ecosystem."

TWSE PresidentEdith Lee, who attended the ceremony inTokyo, noted the potential ofJapan'sNISA program to enhance retail investor participation and market liquidity."Taiwan'scapital market has experienced dynamic growth, and this ETF showcases our technological strength to global investors," she said.

The dual listings represent a milestone inTaiwan-Japanfinancial collaboration, broadening cross-border investment access and reinforcingTaiwan'srole inAsia'sasset management landscape.

About TWSE

The Taiwan Stock Exchange (the TWSE) started operations onFebruary 9, 1962. The TWSE is responsible for operating and advancing theTaiwansecurities market. The TWSE's primary business operations include listing, trading, settlement, and surveillance. These comprise listing promotion and review, post-listing supervision and corporate governance, maintaining market trading and order, securities firms'services, investor protection, clearing and settlement operations, safeguarding against market defaults and the monitoring of illegal transactions. The Exchange provides comprehensive services to the securities market.

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