The Philippines' SSS plans to increase REIT investments for higher returns.

The Philippines' Social Security System (SSS) plans to boost its income by increasing investments in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) this year, expecting higher returns from its P6 billion investment in nearly all available REITs in the country. With over 75% of the investments yielding around 8%, SSS sees REITs as a significant contributor to the country's capital market and an attractive investment structure for pension funds due to 90% lease income distribution.

June 03, 2024
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