REITs stand out against low interest rates

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 3): Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are expected to be sought after, more so after Bank Negara Malaysia’s recent cut in the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points which resulted in lower bank deposit rates.

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YTL Hospitality REIT's FY20-21 earnings to grow 9%, says Affin Hwang

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 31): Affin Hwang Capital Research forecasts YTL Hospitality Real Estate Investment Trust (YTL REIT) to grow its distributable financial year 2020-2021 earnings (FY20-21E) by 9% year-on-year, driven by higher contributions from Green Leaf Niseko Village, JW Marriott KL and Brisbane Marriott Hotel, and lower financing cost for its Australian dollar borrowings.

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TA Securities: Possible privatisation of Tiong Nam in 2020

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 30): TA Securities Holdings Bhd said today Malaysia's corporate actions in 2020 may include the privatisation of Tiong Nam Logistics Holdings Bhd by major shareholders based on the company's financial position, future cash requirement besides share price and public shareholding spread.

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