The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has launched a new dedicated hotline and streamlined approval process to support the development of the real estate fund market.

17:58 13/10/2025

On October 13, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission launched a "Real Estate Fund Hotline" to facilitate the approval of new Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) for public offering.

On October 13, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission launched a "Real Estate Fund Fast Track" to facilitate the public offering of newly recognized real estate investment trust funds (REITs). This new one-stop fast track allows local and international real estate fund applicants in Hong Kong to consult with the Commission in a confidential manner regarding their applications, thereby enhancing their preparation and efficiency for listing and promoting the development of the Hong Kong real estate fund market. At the same time, the Securities and Futures Commission has streamlined the recognition process and submission requirements for real estate funds in response to the latest developments and market practices of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) Listing Rules. The Commission expects that in general, new REIT recognition applications can be decided within four weeks after acceptance under a streamlined process. Furthermore, to facilitate the secondary offerings of existing real estate funds recognized by the Commission, the Commission has issued a circular to real estate fund managers today clarifying certain simplified document requirements. Ms. Cai Fengyi, Executive Director of Investment Products Division of the Securities and Futures Commission, said: "By enhancing regulatory transparency and efficiency for real estate fund applicants, these latest initiatives demonstrate the Commission's determination to promote the long-term development of the Hong Kong real estate fund market and enhance Hong Kong's attractiveness as a vibrant fundraising and investment hub. We welcome real estate fund managers and asset owners in Hong Kong and internationally to establish real estate funds in Hong Kong. These new initiatives enable applicants to seize opportunities in the real estate fund industry in a timely manner and have more confidence in dealing with the dynamic Hong Kong capital market."

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