Taiwan Index Plus Corporation Holds the First Annual Taiwan Index Investing Forum (Article 4 of 5) 2016/09/30 17:00
Taiwan Index Plus Corporation (hereinafter referred to as “TIP”) successfully held the first "2016 Annual Taiwan Index Investing Forum” at Le Méridien Taipei on September 6th, 2016.
“People, Communities and the Environment” otherwise known as Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is a growing metrics that demonstrate that a company is acting responsibly as it conducts its business. In a major shift in global attitudes toward sustainability and a more responsible role for business in society, this fast-growing area is now a major focus for businesses and investors alike. The movement behind making ESG criteria for investing has been gaining ground for four decades, but the pace of change has recently been accelerating across non-profit, public and business sectors alike leading more investors to look to ESG when making decisions. With the “socially-minded consumer movement” growing around the world, together with the TWSE’s Corporate Governance Center, TIP is currently executing the plan to design indices imbedded with crucial ESG factors.
The third panel discussion from the forum provided insight into the latest trends of corporate governance worldwide, with the purpose to raise the standards of Taiwan’s corporate governance to international levels. “The Upward Trend of Socially Responsible Investment,” was moderated by Jennifer Wang, the Chairman of National Cheng-Chi University Risk and Insurance Research Center. The guest speakers included Bing-Jing Huang, Deputy CEO of Taipei Exchange, Chang Chan, Associate Professor of National Taipei University, Henry Lin, President of Fubon Asset Management, Broken Tuan, Managing Director and Head of Asia Business of Rayliant Advisors.
The fourth panel discussion, “Pension Funds - The Role of Passive Investment,” was moderated by Mr. Michael Lin, the former President of the Taiwan Stock Exchange. Critical voices were contributed by four other panelists, Li-Ju Liu, Deputy Director General of Bureau of Labor Funds, Bond Yang, Senior Vice President & CIO of NanShan Life Insurance Co., Paul Hu, Senior Vice President, Discretionary account Dep. Of Fubon Asset Management, Alan Lin, Senior Associate of Yuanta Funds. The session emphasized on pension schemes’ growing appetite for passive funds. Research conducted by the World Pensions Council (WPC) suggests that 15% to 20% of overall assets held by large pension funds and national social security funds are invested in various forms of passive funds-and the percentage is rising.
About Taiwan Index Plus Corporation
Established in 2016, TIP is a professional index and information services provider and wholly-owned subsidiary of the TWSE. It is responsible for index development, maintenance, licensing, and marketing in both domestic and foreign markets. It aims to provide investors with high-quality, comprehensive indices and information services, satisfy growing investor appetite for indexing strategies, and create innovative products for Taiwan's capital market. Investors are welcome to visit the Taiwan Index Plus Co. official website for more detailed information at http://www.taiwanindex.com.tw. Live video streaming is available at http://webpro.twse.com.tw/.
For further information, please contact:
Alissa Hsu
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Annie Hsia
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