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S-Reits in merger race for bigger scale

The proposed merger between OUE Commercial Reit and OUE Hospitality Trust signals a growing trend where Reit mangers combine assets for stronger liquidity and financing capacity.
April 08, 2019

Asian equities: Reit time, Reit place

Changing interest rate expectations prompt a renewed surge in Reit offerings as investors wonder whether wider equity market momentum can last.
March 11, 2019

Dirty downgrades: how ESG can affect credit ratings

Fitch Ratings will use a new system to study ESG factors when compiling credit ratings. Moody’s warns that debt worth $2.2 trillion across 11 sectors could be downgraded due to environmental risk.
January 09, 2019

Anatomy of a Deal: Frasers bond turns heads

Frasers Centrepoint will return to the dollar bond market after its encouraging $200m debut last week. But some bankers are scratching their heads at the aggressive pricing.
July 17, 2016

Frasers Centrepoint kicks off S-Reit IPO

Singapore property developer launches transaction with an accelerated schedule and targets to complete bookbuild before US rate hike decision on June 15.
June 05, 2016