We went to the REIT Symposium 2016 at Suntec City Convention last Saturday.
Below are some points we think you might be interested to know and also some other points you should take note of.
1. Singapore REITs ETF to be launched soon on SGX
An REITs ETF based on the current SGX REIT Index will soon be in the Singapore market for retailers. Instead of having to pick and diversify across the asset types that each REIT is geared to specialise in, retailers now can opt for a REITs ETF which covers all different real estate types and capitalise on the property market as a whole. The structure and exact conditions in place are still unclear as there are not much information being released on this in the event. However, we certainly can look forward to something new in the market that will be beneficial to retailers.
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