国家发展改革委：持续推动REITs市场扩围扩容 支持跨区域扩募

Core Viewpoint - The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has issued a notification to enhance the regular application and recommendation process for infrastructure Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), aiming to promote high-quality development in this sector [3][4]. Group 1: Market Expansion and Project Quality - Continuous efforts will be made to expand the market for infrastructure REITs, focusing on the regular application of mature asset types and prioritizing high-quality projects that align with national strategies and policies [4][5]. - The notification encourages the submission of large-scale projects that significantly contribute to the expansion of the infrastructure REITs market, including mature asset types like toll roads, clean energy, and logistics [4][5]. Group 2: Support for New Asset Types and Private Investment - The NDRC will actively explore new asset types for REITs, such as railways, ports, and cultural tourism, and will work to resolve existing challenges to facilitate their issuance [5][6]. - There is a strong emphasis on supporting private investment projects by establishing a specialized coordination service mechanism to assist in compliance and accelerate the listing process for eligible projects [2][6]. Group 3: Project Management and Funding - The notification outlines the need for a robust project management framework, ensuring that projects meet compliance and quality standards before being recommended for issuance [7][8]. - It encourages the use of existing REITs to acquire new projects through fundraising, simplifying the application process for new acquisitions and broadening the asset scope [6][8]. Group 4: Organizational Efficiency and Communication - The NDRC aims to improve operational efficiency by streamlining project submissions and enhancing the capabilities of provincial development and reform departments [9][10]. - An information system for infrastructure REITs will be launched to standardize and manage the project application process, ensuring transparency and traceability [10].