持续推动基础设施REITs市场扩围扩容

Core Viewpoint - The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) is promoting the regular application and recommendation of infrastructure Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), focusing on new asset types and enhancing the quality and efficiency of project approvals [1][2][3]. Group 1: New Asset Types - The NDRC is actively exploring the issuance paths for new asset types such as railways, ports, ultra-high voltage transmission, communication towers, market-oriented rental housing, cultural tourism, specialized markets, and elderly care facilities [2]. - The promotion of these new asset types aligns with national economic growth and social development strategies, providing innovative financial models and promoting sustainable development in these sectors [2]. Group 2: Support for Private Investment - The NDRC encourages the issuance of REITs for private investment projects, establishing a coordination service mechanism at the provincial level to facilitate the issuance process [2]. - This initiative aims to help private investment projects meet regulatory requirements and accelerate the resolution of issues during project cultivation [2]. Group 3: Expansion of Existing REITs - The NDRC supports the acquisition of new projects by existing infrastructure REITs, allowing for the integration of assets across regions to strengthen the REITs market [3]. - Projects with a higher proportion of net recovery funds relative to the total fund amount will be prioritized for recommendation, enhancing the investment cycle [3]. Group 4: Financial Innovation and Investment Stability - Utilizing REITs can effectively revitalize existing assets and raise construction funds, creating a positive cycle between existing assets and new investments [4]. - The focus on key industries and regions, along with policy coordination and innovative models, aims to provide low-cost, long-term, and stable financing channels [4].