More REIT mergers lie ahead as growth prospects dry up

Submitted By:  Clarist Zablan Case Study:  No Frasers is one of the recent casualties after the merger of its logistics and commercial trusts. The consolidation amongst real estate investment trusts (REITs), especially between firms with the same sponsor, are expected to continue given a limited potential for organic growth and the benefits in having a larger assets under management (AUM), according to a report by Jefferies. read more