Financial Supervisory Commission Republic of China (Taiwan)(FSC)

Purpose of Establishment To develop the national economy, promote the sound development of Taiwan's securities and futures markets, protect the rights and interests of securities investors and futures traders, and maintain order in securities and futures market transactions, the Financial Supervisory Commission has established the Securities and Futures Bureau (hereinafter referred to as the "Bureau"). The Bureau is responsible for the supervision and administration of the securities and futures markets and industries, as well as the formulation, planning, and implementation of relevant policies and laws and regulations. Main Responsibilities (1) Supervision and administration of public companies, the raising and issuance of securities, securities listings, and securities trading at the business premises of securities firms. (2) Review of futures trading contracts and supervision and administration of futures trading. (3) Supervision and administration of the securities and futures industries. (4) Supervision and administration of foreign investments in Taiwan's securities and futures markets. (5) Supervision and administration of securities and futures industry associations and related foundations. (6) Supervision and administration of securities investment trust funds and securities margin trading. (7) Supervision and administration of certified public accountants in conducting audits and issuing audit opinions on the financial reports of public companies. (8) Protection of securities investors and futures traders.