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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...

With the goals of capitalising on the significant growth of the H-REIT market, thereby enhancing stock market liquidity and strengthening Hong Kong’s status in the global REIT market, Hong Kong REITS Association (HKREITA) issued a letter to the Task Force on Enhancing Stock Market Liquidity on 10 October 2023 to propose six key policy recommendations as set out below: Stamp duty...

Hong Kong REITS Association (HKREITA) issued a letter to the Development Bureau (DevB) on 6 July 2023 to provide feedback on the Legislative Proposal to Streamline the Arrangement for Extension of Land Leases (“Proposal”). HKREITA supports the efforts being made by the Government in fostering efficient and orderly arrangement for the extension of land leases in Hong Kong.  This cost-effective and...

With the goals of keeping Hong Kong at the leading edge of regulation, attracting and protecting investor capital and unleashing the commercial potential of Hong Kong’s REIT sector, Hong Kong REITS Association (HKREITA) issued a letter to the Financial Services and The Treasury Bureau on 17 April 2023 to propose five key policy recommendations as set out below:Stamp duty exemption...