IGB REIT, Axis REIT stay resilient in economic storm

Their earnings may be among the least impacted

REITs may continue to face uncertainties

PETALING JAYA: Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are one of the casualties of the Covid-19 outbreak and have entered a period of heightened uncertainties with REIT managers feeling cautious on the outlook.

Most MREITs yet to finalise rental plans for retailers

KUALA LUMPUR: Most Malaysian REITs are yet to finalise rental plans and assistance for tenants in the retail segment given uncertainty over the duration of the movement control period (MCO) as well as consumer sentiment after shops re-open for business.

Dividend-yielding stocks getting more attractive

Minimal impact on property players and REIT

PETALING JAYA: The overnight policy rate (OPR) cut is expected to have a minimal impact on local property players, especially real estate investment trust (REIT) companies, which are anticipated to continue being resilient.

Lower OPR could drive investor demand for MREITs

KUALA LUMPUR: The recent reduction in the overnight policy rate and declining global government bond yields should keep MGS yields compressed and drive investor demand for alternative yielding assets such as Malaysian REITs, says Affin Hwang Capital research.

CGS-CIMB: Rental rebates by retailers negative for REITS

PETALING JAYA: Rental rebates by retailers will have a negative impact on real estate investment trusts (REITs) that own retail malls, according to CGS-CIMB Research.

Impact to MREITs earnings should be manageable, says Affin Hwang

KUALA LUMPUR: Affin Hwang Capital research recommends that investors in Malaysian real estate investment trusts (REIT) look beyond the possible near-term earnings weakness and stay invested.

Coronavirus outbreak: Winners and losers

IT was without a doubt tumultuous start to the week for markets across the globe as novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) fears took over.

REITs still a good bet for investors

PETALING JAYA: Despite the persisting oversupply situation in the office and retail space, real estate investment trusts (REITs) could still prove to be a promising option for investors this year.