To celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day, Taiwan Futures Exchange (TAIFEX) once again joined the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) “Ring the Bell for Gender Equality” initiative. Led by chairman Wu Tzu-hsin (吳自心) and chief executive officer Chou Chien-lung (周建隆), female executives and managers gathered in support at the exchange in Taipei on Friday, reaffirming TAIFEX’s commitment to gender equality and inclusion under the “TAIFEX Cares” spirit.
The “Ring the Bell for Gender Equality” campaign is a collaborative effort by the WFE in partnership with several international organizations, including UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges, UN Global Compact and UN Women. This year, more than 110 exchanges and clearinghouses worldwide participated, underscoring the capital markets’ ongoing focus on gender equality and women’s empowerment.
TAIFEX has long integrated environmental, social and governance (ESG) and corporate social responsibility into business strategy, fostering a fair and inclusive workplace. As of this year, women represent approximately 34 percent of the exchange’s workforce and 45 percent of its management positions, and hold half of executive roles. TAIFEX also encourages domestic futures commission merchants to increase female board representation to one-third to enhance diversity at the decision-making level and support the industry’s long-term development.
Photo courtesy of Taiwan Futures Exchange
Beyond workplace, TAIFEX promotes gender equality through community engagement, including its continued support for the “Young Women’s Independent Living Program,” which assists young women from disadvantaged families. TAIFEX also sponsors the Xinzhuang Elementary School Girls’ handball team. Through these efforts, TAIFEX aims to expand opportunities for women and contribute to a more inclusive society.
As Taiwan remains among Asia’s leaders in gender equality, TAIFEX will continue to leverage its role by working alongside market participants to foster a more inclusive and sustainable financial marketplace and advance long-term progress toward gender equality.
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