Nomura Asset Management will introduce the first exchange-traded funds cross-listed between Japan and Taiwan next month, giving investors in both countries direct access to each other’s markets.

The listings are scheduled for September 18, 2025, on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Taiwan Stock Exchange, the company said Thursday. The move is intended to broaden diversification options for investors while deepening ties between the two financial hubs.

Two ETFs to Debut

In Japan, Nomura will launch the NEXT FUNDS TIP FactSet Taiwan Innovative Technology 50 Index ETF (Code: 412A). The fund will track an index of 50 Taiwanese technology companies selected on the basis of liquidity, size, disclosure standards, and innovation-related metrics such as R&D activity and profitability.

At the same time, Nomura Asset Management Taiwan will list the NEXT FUNDS – Nomura TOPIX Feeder ETF (Code: 009812) in Taipei. The product will track Japan’s TOPIX, giving Taiwanese investors access to the largest ETF in Japan.

Market Position

Nomura has been active in the ETF market since 1995 and is currently the largest provider in Asia. As of July 2025, it managed over JPY 40 trillion ($265 billion) in ETF assets, representing a 43% market share in Japan. The firm said it aims to continue developing products that provide broader market access for global investors.

Expect ongoing updates as this story evolves.

Source: Finance Magnates