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<ul><li>Chinese regulators are pressing banks to step up lending and ease financing for developers as part of efforts to boost the ailing property sector.</li><li>At a meeting with China’s most important financial institutions last Friday, regulators brought up three new requirements for banks’ real estate loans to developers and homebuyers, people from several state-owned large banks attending the meeting told Caixin.</li><li>The banks were told to keep their real estate loan growth at a level no lower than the banking sector’s average real estate loan growth, loan growth to non-state-owned developers no lower than each bank’s real estate loan growth, and mortgage growth to individuals buying housing from non-state-owned developers no lower than each bank’s mortgage growth, the people said.</li></ul>

Chinese regulators are pressing banks to step up lending and ease financing for developers as part of efforts to boost the ailing property sector.At a meeting with China’s most important financial institutions last Friday, regulators brought up three new requirements for banks’ real estate loans to developers and homebuyers, people from several state-owned large banks attending the meeting told Caixin.The banks were told to keep their real estate loan growth at a level no lower than the banking sector’s average real estate loan growth, loan growth to non-state-owned developers no lower than each bank’s real estate loan growth, and mortgage growth to individuals buying housing from non-state-owned developers no lower than each bank’s mortgage growth, the people said.

China Drafts List of Developers Eligible for Funding, Asks Banks to Boost Real Estate Lending 

<ul><li>Investment in Chinese real estate contracted 9.1% in the first nine months of 2023 from a year earlier, official data showed Wednesday, a bigger drop than in the first eight months of the year.</li><li>The decline means developers are spending less buying land and building housing. Construction starts measured by floor area fell 23.4% year-on-year, and total ongoing construction area dropped 7.1%, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).</li><li>The declines reflect developers’ lack of confidence amid a prolonged crisis in the sector. Property sales by floor area decreased 7.5% in January-September from a year earlier, compared with a 7.1% contraction in the first eight months.</li></ul>

Investment in Chinese real estate contracted 9.1% in the first nine months of 2023 from a year earlier, official data showed Wednesday, a bigger drop than in the first eight months of the year.The decline means developers are spending less buying land and building housing. Construction starts measured by floor area fell 23.4% year-on-year, and total ongoing construction area dropped 7.1%, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).The declines reflect developers’ lack of confidence amid a prolonged crisis in the sector. Property sales by floor area decreased 7.5% in January-September from a year earlier, compared with a 7.1% contraction in the first eight months.

Investment in Chinese Real Estate Dropped 9.1% in First Three Quarters

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), CMB International

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Incorporated in Hong Kong, supported by the mainland and targeting in global market, CMB International Capital Corporation Limited (“CMBI”) is an integrated financial institution providing comprehensive and professional services. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Merchants Bank ("CMB"), by leveraging on the Group’s synergy and coordination in domestic and overseas markets, as well as CMB’s strong resources and outstanding social reputation, CMBI and its subsidiaries have been actively implementing diversified business strategies and set up an overall layout of main business segments including Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Global Markets and Structured Finance, etc. Adhering to the philosophy of “being clients oriented and increasing our own values by the way of creating value for clients”, CMBI endeavors to provide quality and integrated financial services to institutional, corporate and individual customers both domestic and overseas including Hong Kong IPO sponsorship and underwriting, share placement and rights issue for listed companies, financial advisors, bonds issuance services, asset management, direct investment, wealth management, equity sales and trading, etc.

<ul><li>The inclusion of shopping mall into C-REITs would certainly give hope to unlock mall operators’ investment property value.</li><li>Powerlong and Seazen are the two major beneficiaries as their IP value/market cap is 14/3x which means huge upside after value unlocking.</li><li>CR Land/Longfor could also benefit but they have less community malls as described in the requirement.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

The inclusion of shopping mall into C-REITs would certainly give hope to unlock mall operators’ investment property value.Powerlong and Seazen are the two major beneficiaries as their IP value/market cap is 14/3x which means huge upside after value unlocking.CR Land/Longfor could also benefit but they have less community malls as described in the requirement.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

China Property Sector – C-REITs’ scope extension to unlock mall operators’ IP value

Cross Asset Strategy

<ul><li>SPACs / In Depth: SPACs appear to lose shine in Singapore and Hong Kong</li><li>Taiwan / Chinese envoy warns U.S. against further escalating tensions over Taiwan</li><li>Flood / Northwest China flash floods leave 16 dead, 36 missing</li></ul>

SPACs / In Depth: SPACs appear to lose shine in Singapore and Hong KongTaiwan / Chinese envoy warns U.S. against further escalating tensions over TaiwanFlood / Northwest China flash floods leave 16 dead, 36 missing

CX Daily: SPACs Appear to Lose Shine in Singapore and Hong Kong

China

Yuexiu Property Company Ltd., through its subsidiaries, develops, manages and invests in properties. The Company also invests in a Real Estate Investment Trusts.

Shanghai Lujiazui Finance & Trade Zone Development Co., Ltd. operates in land development, property management, and infrastructure facilities construction within the Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone.  The Company also undertakes building and renovation projects.

Shanghai Lujiazui Finance & Trade Zone (600663 CH)

Country Garden Services Holdings Company Limited provides real estate development services. The Company develops residential apartments, multi-functional complex buildings, government and public facilities, industrial parks, highway service stations, and schools. Country Garden Services Holdings serves clients in China.

Poly Property Services Co., Ltd. provides property services. The Company offers property management, property projects pre-consultation, post-delivery evaluation and analysis, professional equipment and facilities maintenance, housekeeping, and other services. Poly Property Services provides services in China.

Shoucheng Holdings Limited operates as an investment management company. The Company provides car parking asset operation and management and urban renewal oriented fund management services. Shoucheng Holdings mainly conducts businesses in Hong Kong.

Red Star Macalline Group Corporation Ltd. operates home decoration and furniture stores. The Company engages in leasing floor areas, providing consultation and management services, sales of merchandise, strategy consultation, home design consultation, and construction service. Red Star Macalline Group Corporation conducts businesses in China.

Midea Real Estate Holding Limited operates as a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, provides property management, property sales, property development, and other services.

Shanghai Shibei Hi-Tech Co.,Ltd. operates real estate businesses. The Company provides housing renovation, housing loans, real estate brokerage, property management, and other services. Shanghai Shibei Hi-Tech also operates investment management, enterprise management, and other businesses.

Beijing North Star Company Limited develops, leases, and invests in properties. The Company operates shopping centers, hotels, restaurants, and recreation businesses.  The Company also provides property management.

A-Living Smart City Services Co., Ltd. offers property management services. The Company provides hydropower maintenance, parking management, home cleaning, and other services. A-Living Smart City Services also engages in interior decoration works, landscaping works, and others.

Aroundtown SA operates as a real estate company. The Company manages and invests in commercial and residential real estate assets from strong fundamentals and growth prospects. Aroundtown serves customers in Europe.

Cushman & Wakefield plc operates as a commercial real estate company. The Company develops commercial properties, as well as provides property leasing, facilities management, tenant representation, and valuation services. Cushman & Wakefield serves clients worldwide.

Land and Houses Public Company Limited develops real estate projects including single-detached homes, townhouses, and condominiums. The Company builds single and attached homes, primarily on land that it develops and improves. Land and Houses also operates its own architectural, engineering, design and construction teams for customer's specific designs and orders.

The Howard Hughes Corporation develops real estate. The Company manages master planned communities, shopping malls, and mixed-use developments throughout the United States.

Forestar Group Inc. operates as a residential lot development company. The Company acquires entitled real estate and develops it into finished residential lots for sale to homebuilders with a strategic focus on asset turns. Forestar Group serves customers in the United States.

Swire Pacific Limited operates as a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, focuses on real estate, aviation, beverage, industrial, marine services, trading, and industrial businesses. Swire Pacific operates worldwide.

Vincom Retail Joint Stock Company owns and develops shopping malls. The Company offers dining, apparel, gaming, theme park, and entertainment facilities. Vincom Retail serves customers in Vietnam.

KATITAS Co., Ltd. provides real estate services. The Company mainly offers second-hand house management, marketing, brokerage, and other related services. KATITAS provides services throughout Japan.

Novaland Investment Group Corporation operates as a real estate development and investment company. The Company provides urban, tourism, and industrial real estate development and management services. Novaland Investment Group serves customers in Vietnam.

Anywhere Real Estate Inc. operates as a holding company. The Company through its subsidiaries, provides real estate, franchising, brokerage, relocation, and title and settlement services. Anywhere Real Estate offers its services worldwide.

Seazen Holdings Co., Ltd. operates as a real estate development company. The Company develops residential buildings, office buildings, commercial buildings, infrastructure facilities, and more. Seazen Holdings also provides market research, information consulting, and other services.

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Seazen Holdings (601155 CH)

China Drafts List of Developers Eligible for Funding, Asks Banks to Boost Real Estate Lending

Chinese regulators are pressing banks to step up lending and ease financing for developers as part of efforts to boost the ailing property...

Caixin Global

Investment in Chinese Real Estate Dropped 9.1% in First Three Quarters

Investment in Chinese real estate contracted 9.1% in the first nine months of 2023 from a year earlier, official data showed Wednesday, a bigger...

Caixin Global

China Property Sector – C-REITs’ scope extension to unlock mall operators’ IP value

The inclusion of shopping mall into C-REITs would certainly give hope to unlock mall operators’ investment property value.

CMB International

CX Daily: SPACs Appear to Lose Shine in Singapore and Hong Kong

In Depth: SPACs appear to lose shine in Singapore and Hong Kong. Chinese envoy warns U.S. against further escalating tensions over Taiwan

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