DUBAI, 6th May 2025 (WAM) -- The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for closer cooperation between the two capital markets.

The agreement aims to strengthen cross-border investment activity, promote capital market development and enhance the visibility of both exchanges among regional and international investors.

The MoU was signed by Hamed Ali, CEO of DFM and Nasdaq Dubai, and Sherman H.M. Lin, Chairman of TWSE, on the sidelines of the third MENA Capital Market Summit, DFM's flagship event.

Under the agreement, both parties will explore opportunities to list financial products on each other's markets, including exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and related equity products, as well as conduct joint investor outreach and share insights through regular dialogue and mutual visits.

This partnership follows TWSE's focused efforts to grow its presence in the Middle East. In October 2024, TWSE held a dedicated investment event in the region to promote Taiwan's capital market. Since then, the two exchanges have remained in close contact to identify key areas of mutual interest.

Hamed Ali said, "We are pleased to strengthen our relationship with the Taiwan Stock Exchange through this agreement, which supports our shared ambition to connect markets and broaden access for investors and issuers. This partnership builds on our track record of enabling cross-border listings and expanding investor reach across key global regions."

Sherman H.M. Lin said, "The MoU lays a solid foundation for the listing of financial products in each other's markets. Moreover, the two exchanges will jointly promote their respective markets to enhance local investors' awareness and facilitate mutual visits and experience-sharing activities in the future."

This partnership is part of DFM and Nasdaq Dubai's ongoing strategy to deepen market connectivity with Asia through cooperation with major exchanges and issuers.

As part of the Capital Market Summit, Chairman Lin joined a high-level panel discussion titled "Bridging Borders: Cross-Border Capital Flows," alongside representatives from Nasdaq, Bahrain Bourse and Dubai Financial Market and Nasdaq Dubai. He shared the cross-border product listings serve as a model for facilitating capital flows.

During the visit, the TWSE delegation also met with leading institutional investors in the region to promote the Taiwanese capital market and explore areas for future cooperation.

Looking ahead, DFM and TWSE will continue working together on investor awareness initiatives, technical exchanges and experience-sharing activities.