Doubts raised over Asia Reit market growth

China and India look set to see their first real estate investment trusts (Reits) launched this year, but will they be missed opportunities? Some market participants say the Asian Reit sector’s appeal is waning and that it is unlikely to see swift growth for some time. This is despite the fact that global investors, such as Dutch pension fund APG and German insurer Allianz, are raising their allocations to property in the region. They increasingly see Asia as a core part of their …