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WeWork concerns are seeping into Singapore's real estate sector
SINGAPORE (Oct 2): Concerns about WeWork Cos. may amplify the negative impact of a weakening economy on Singapore’s commercial real estate investment trusts, according to Credit Suisse Group AG.
October 02, 2019
Investing ideas
Will MAS give Singapore REITs more room to grow by increasing the gearing limit?
SINGAPORE (July 10): In an effort to allow Singapore REITs (S-REITs) to better optimise their capital structure, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) last week announced that it is considering increasing the current gearing limit to 45%.
July 10, 2019
Broker's Calls
Analysts like Mapletree Commercial Trust for its all rounded FY19 performance
SINGAPORE (Apr 25): Analysts are mostly keeping neutral after Mapletree Commercial Trust (MCT) yesterday announced that its 4Q19 DPU has increased by 1.8% to 2.31 cents from 2.27 cents in 4Q18, bringing FY19 DPU to 9.14 cents, 1.1% higher y-o-y.
April 25, 2019
Results
CCT reports 3.8% higher 1Q DPU of 2.20 cents on higher property contributions
SINGAPORE (April 19): The manager of CapitaLand Commercial Trust (CCT) has reported a 1Q19 distribution per unit (DPU) of 2.20 cents, rising 3.8% y-o-y from 2.12 cents due to higher contributions from Gallileo and Asia Square Tower 2.
April 19, 2019
Broker's Calls
Singapore offers buffet of attractive yield plays amid the easing policy environment, says UOB
SINGAPORE (April 1): UOB Kay Hian is recommending a wide variety of yield plays offered by Singapore ranging from aviation and banks, to developers and REITs as central banks around the world continue to ease their monetary policies.
April 01, 2019
Broker's Calls
Maybank keeps Frasers Centrepoint Trust at 'buy' after solid start to FY19
SINGAPORE (Jan 22): Maybank Kim Eng is maintaining its “buy” call on Frasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT) with an unchanged target price of $2.55 after the trust’s manager reported a 1Q19 DPU of 3.02 cents, up 0.7% on-year due to improved occupancies acr
January 22, 2019
Sector Focus
This is the year for office REITs to shine: OCBC
SINGAPORE (Jan 8): OCBC Bank is expecting Singapore office REITs to strengthen further in the near-term this year – and possibly, in the process, demand higher rents to bring about positive rental reversion.
January 08, 2019
Broker's Calls
This undervalued REIT's acquisition spree has only just begun, according to DBS
SINGAPORE (Dec 7): DBS Vickers Securities reiterates its “buy” call on Mapletree Logistics Trust (MLT) with a target price of $1.50, which is derived based on an assumed 3% risk free and 50bps higher funding costs than current levels.
December 07, 2018
Broker's Calls
Already a safe harbour, CapitaLand Mall Trust is starting to emerge as a growth play: DBS
SINGAPORE (Dec 7): DBS Vickers Securities reiterates its “buy” call on CapitaLand Mall Trust (CMT) with an adjusted target price of $2.44, which now reflects a higher proportion of equity used to finance its acquisition of Westgate mall.
December 07, 2018
Broker's Calls
DPU growth ahead for CapitaLand Mall Trust, but sector fundamentals remain weak: Maybank KE
SINGAPORE (Nov 29): Maybank Kim Eng is maintaining “hold” on CapitaLand Mall Trust (CMT) with a higher price target of $2.20 compared to $2.15 previously, after raising distribution per unit (DPU) estimates by 1-7% to factor in the trust’s recently-
November 29, 2018