DFM publishes rules on listing, trading Reits

Dubai: The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) on Tuesday published a set of rules on the listing and trading of investment funds and Real Estate Investment Trusts (Reits).

The DFM said it prepared the regulations in line with international best practices, and has received the approval of the Securities and Commodities Authority. The bourse added that the regulations pave the way for launching its Reits platform during the next few months.

DFM is currently at “an advanced stage of discussions” with a potential issuer to list their Reit, the bourse said.