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The Singapore REITs Investment Forum elicited enthusiastic participation from over a hundred asset management professionals

Following the AI and Technology Forum held in Singapore by Taiwan and Singapore in April this year, the Taiwan Stock Exchange, Singapore Exchange, and SinoPac Securities jointly hosted the Singapore REITs Investment Forum on Thursday, May 16, at the Shangri-La Far Eastern Hotel Taipei.  The event attracted enthusiastic participation from over a hundred asset management professionals, marking a grand and unprecedented occasion that signifies a significant advancement in the collaboration between Taiwan and Singapore capital markets.

 

Executives from six of the largest REITs issuers in Singapore, including CapitaLand and Mapletree Group, attended the event in Taipei.  They introduced an overview of Singapore REITs investment market and engaged in one-on-one discussions with various asset management professionals.  Mr. Lung Chao, Senior Executive Vice President of the Taiwan Stock Exchange, highlighted in his speech that Singapore boasts the largest REITs market in Asia, second only to Japan, and serves as a crucial global center for REITs.  He expressed hope that through this forum, participants would have a deeper insight into recent developments, advantages, and future prospects of the Singapore REITs market.  This would foster exchange and collaboration between REITs asset managers and investment institutions, thus injecting new vitality into the REITs markets of both countries.  Mr. Lee Chih-Wei, Head of Greater China Business Development at SGX, expressed gratitude to the Taiwan Stock Exchange and SinoPac Securities for their efforts in facilitating the meeting between Taiwan investors and leading Singapore real estate investment trust companies.  He emphasized that this valuable opportunity will contribute to deepening Taiwan investors' understanding of the Singapore capital market.

 

During the luncheon, the SinoPac Securities Investment Service delivered a keynote address on "Global Economic Outlook."  A seminar titled " Unveiling India and China’s Real Estate Strategy" was also conducted by the CEO and CFO of CapitaLand China Trust and CapitaLand India Trust, elaborating on their diversified investment portfolios in China and India, future growth potential, and promotion of sustainable development through green initiatives.  Their presentations received enthusiastic interaction and feedback from the audience.  In the afternoon, representatives from the six issuers engaged in one-on-one meetings with various investment institutions, delving into shared experiences and insights, and discussing opportunities for international collaboration.  The interactive sessions greatly enriched the content and depth of the event.

For further information, please contact Ms. Wu at 0772@twse.com.tw.

The TWSE, CapitaLand, Mapletree, and SGX posed for a group photo.