Regulatory Alerts2026-03-27
Guidelines on Listed Real Estate Investment Trusts
The Securities Commission Malaysia issued these Guidelines under the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 to regulate the listing, establishment, and operation of conventional and Islamic Real Estate Investment Trusts on Bursa Malaysia's Main Market. The document mandates strict governance standards for management companies, including specific composition requirements for independent directors and the appointment of designated persons for real estate and non-real estate asset management. It further establishes comprehensive rules regarding REIT investments, valuation procedures, conflict of interest management, and ongoing reporting obligations to ensure the protection of unit holders' interests.
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