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Hong Kong REITS Association (HKREITA) made a submission to the Chief Executive on 19 August 2024 for the 2024 Policy Address Public Consultation.As global investors explore various avenues to diversify their portfolios and secure consistent income, REITs have become an increasingly attractive option. To make sure the growth of H-REIT market keep pace with regional counterparts, HKREITA proposes the five...

Hong Kong REITS Association (HKREITA) made a submission to Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) on 16 August 2024 on a Consultation on Review of Corporate Governance Code and Related Listing Rules.HKREITA is generally supportive of the proposals and appreciates HKEX’s commitment to protecting the interests of the industry and investors. However, HKEX should consider the challenges and concerns...

Hong Kong REITS Association (HKREITA) made a submission to the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) on 24 May 2024 on the consultation paper on proposals to (i) introduce a statutory scheme of arrangement and compulsory acquisition mechanism for real estate investment trusts and (ii) enhance the SFO market conduct regime for listed collective investment schemes.HKREITA is supportive of the proposals...

Hong Kong REITS Association (HKREITA) issued a letter to the Development Bureau (DEVB) on 29 December 2023 to support the Promulgation of the Extension of Government Leases Bill (“Bill”).  HKREITA believes that the Bill establishes an effective mechanism to streamline the basis for and process of land lease extension. The Bill has addressed most of our key recommendations as stated in...

Hong Kong REITS Association (HKREITA) made a submission to Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) on 22 December 2023 on a Consultation Paper on Proposed Amendments to Listing Rules relating to Treasury Shares. HKREITA is supportive of the proposal to remove the requirements to cancel repurchased shares and adopt a framework to govern the resale of these treasury shares.  The...