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HSBC Research: 'REIT Connect' Projected to Launch in 1H27, Positive for LINK REIT
2026-09-24 15:25:27
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) announced a strategic action plan to support capital market development on the evening of Sep 23, HSBC Global Investment Research published a research report stating.

One key development was a clearer implementation timetable for the "REIT Connect", targeting a launch in 1H27, representing further progress from the preliminary concepts proposed by the SFC and the Hong Kong SAR Government during 2024-25.

In the short term, the SFC also plans to revise regulations related to REIT privatization and scheme arrangements, while exempting stamp duty for injections of non-residential properties into REITs.

LINK REIT (00823.HK), being one of the largest listed REITs in Asia and Hong Kong by market cap and liquidity, hails high odds of being included in the REIT Connect. If included, it is expected to benefit from an expanded Mainland investor base and improved trading liquidity, driving yield compression, which would be positive for REITs.

The broker maintained its Buy rating and HKD46.5 TP on LINK REIT.
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