The Securities and Futures Commission has launched a new REIT Channel and streamlined authorisation process to accelerate the approval of real estate investment trusts in Hong Kong. The initiative aims to enhance efficiency, improve transparency, and promote the city’s growth as a leading REIT and investment hub.
AmanahRaya REIT has announced that Vista Tower has been awarded the GreenRE Silver Certification, marking a major step in its ESG strategy and boosting the asset’s appeal among sustainability-focused tenants and investors.
Alpine Income Property Trust, Inc. has acquired a three-property portfolio spanning Illinois, Virginia and Louisiana for $2.8 million, achieving a weighted average cash yield of 8.5%.
Fermi, co-founded by former U.S. energy secretary Rick Perry, has raised $682.5 million in a U.S. IPO, reflecting strong demand for AI-driven data infrastructure. The Texas-based company, valued at $12.46 billion, is building a massive energy and data campus set to supply 11 GW of power by 2038.
The Indian REITs Association has joined the Global REIT Alliance, linking up with members from 24 countries to strengthen international cooperation, improve market standards, and expand India’s role in the global real estate investment trust sector.
Megaworld Corp. has launched a P2-billion share buyback programme while allocating P2.21 billion raised from its listed REIT unit to township developments in Cebu, Palawan and Bacolod. The company said the buyback would enhance shareholder value, while proceeds from MREIT will support ongoing projects due for completion in 2028.
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