| Article 6 |
A linkup safety test should be passed before the application for direct connection between systems for transmission of trading information may be approved by the TAIFEX. The connection to the information system of the TAIFEX shall not affect the operation of the centralized futures trading at the TAIFEX. TAIFEX may, if deemed necessary, place restrictions on applications.
When applying for use of trading information, the user applicant shall specify in the application the type or model, quantity and planned installation site of its equipment and proceed with the installation after having obtained the approval of the TAIFEX. The user may not relocate such equipment or install additional equipment without the prior approval of the TAIFEX. |
| Article 7 |
Information companies applying for the use of trading Information shall meet the following requirements:
1. Having a license granted by the competent authority having jurisdiction over the specific enterprise concerned, and its equipment room having passed the inspection and test conducted by the Directorate General of Telecommunications;
2. having the capability to independently develop and maintain software, or having retained the service of a provider capable of software development and maintenance;
3. its head office equipped with a monitor center having operation control capability and staffed by software and hardware engineers;
4. maintaining operating fund sufficient to support one full year of operation; and
5. having not violated the Rules herein in the most recent two years.
Item 5 of the preceding paragraph hereof applies to the qualifications of user applicants engaging in telecommunication, news media and cable television businesses.
The qualifications of user applicants not engaging principally in the provision of trading information shall be prescribed separately by the TAIFEX based on actual needs. |
| Article 8 |
With the exception of foreign information companies and news media institutions, user applicants shall submit the following documentation when applying for using trading information:
1. Application form;
2.A photocopy of the citizen's ID card of the responsible person or representative;
3. Documentation of company registration or, in the case of a foundation, a photocopy of the registration certificate;
4. Documentation of business registration;
5. A photocopy of the permit issued by the authority having jurisdiction over the enterprise concerned; and
6. The CPA-certified financial statements for the most recent year.
The document specified in Item 5 of the preceding paragraph means the following if the applicant is a cable television operator:
1. For cable system operator, a photocopy of cable television system license and system operator license.
2. For cable broadcasting system operator, a photocopy of cable broadcasting system registration certificate.
Foreign information companies and news media institutions that apply for using the trading Information shall submit the following documentation:
1. Application form;
2.The original of certificate of incorporation duly certified by a representative office of the ROC abroad;
3. The original of power of attorney or letter of appointment authorizing its local agent or representative to handle matters with respect to transmission of trading Information abroad; and
4. A photocopy of the citizen's ID card, resident certificate or company license of its local agent or representative. |
| Article 9 |
A cable television operator that intends to broadcast trading information through the relay of an user shall apply for the permission of the TAIFEX by submitting the following documentation:
1. For cable system operator
(1) Application form;
(2)A photocopy of citizen's ID card of its responsible person or representative;
(3) Documentation of company registration or, in the case of a foundation, a photocopy of the registration certificate;
(4) Documentation of business registration;
(5) A photocopy of cable television system license and system operator license; and
(6) Document(s) evidencing the source of trading information.
2. For cable broadcasting system operator
(1) Application form;
(2) A photocopy of citizen's ID card of its responsible person;
(3)Documentation of business registration;
(4) A photocopy of cable broadcasting system registration certificate; and
(5) Document(s) evidencing the source of trading information. |