SGX and REITAs team up to boost public knowledge on REITs

Over 20,000 investors are expected to benefit.

Singapore Exchange (SGX) and the REIT Association of Singapore (REITAS) have launched an initiative to educate the public on REITs and stapled trusts.

Delivered through SGX Academy and REITAS, this initiative comprises roadshows and monthly workshops.

Participants will meet REITs managers to learn about the various types of REITs, how they are structured and managed, with a focus on generating steady income and long-term capital growth for unit holders.

This will be complemented by the launch of online education materials by June 2015. Around 20,000 investors are expected to benefit from this initiative.

The first of the monthly SGX-REITAS Workshops will take place on Saturday, 24 January 2015. This will be followed by SGX’s “My First Stock Carnival” from 6-8 Feb 2015, where REITs will be among the featured securities.