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Measuring Value Creation with the Management Efficiency Index (MEI)](https://reitsavvy.com/insights/are-s-reit-managers-fees-paying-off-measuring-value-creation-with-the-management-efficiency-index-mei) [19 December 2025](https://reitsavvy.com/insights/author/thomas-chai) As investors of S-REITs, possibly the singular focus should remain on **Distribution Per Unit (DPU)...** ###### [How S-REITs Are Offering a Defensive Edge in a Volatile Global Market](https://reitsavvy.com/insights/how-s-reits-are-offering-a-defensive-edge-in-a-volatile-global-market) [19 May 2025](https://reitsavvy.com/insights/author/thomas-chai) **In the wake of global macro tremors — from Donald Trump’s return to the White House to renewed...** ###### [Decoding the Dance: Unpacking the Correlations of Singapore REITs and Global Markets](https://reitsavvy.com/insights/decoding-the-dance-unpacking-the-correlations-of-singapore-reits-and-global-markets) [23 April 2025](https://reitsavvy.com/insights/author/thomas-chai) For investors navigating the complex world of asset allocation, understanding how different asset... ###### [Why Property Portfolio Valuation is Critical in Choosing the Right S-REIT for Investment](https://reitsavvy.com/insights/why-property-portfolio-valuation-is-critical-in-choosing-the-right-s-reit-for-investment) [26 November 2024](https://reitsavvy.com/insights/author/thomas-chai) When it comes to investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), particularly Singapore-based... ###### [S-REITs: A Closer Look at Governance and Transparency](https://reitsavvy.com/insights/s-reits-a-closer-look-at-governance-and-transparency) [11 August 2024](https://reitsavvy.com/insights/author/thomas-chai) S-REITs have emerged as a popular investment vehicle, offering investors a steady stream of income... ###### [Impact on the proposal by MAS to lower minimum Interest Coverage Ratio for S-REITs](https://reitsavvy.com/insights/impact-on-the-proposal-by-mas-to-lower-minimum-interest-coverage-ratio-for-s-reits) [31 July 2024](https://reitsavvy.com/insights/author/thomas-chai) The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued a [consultation paper](https://www.straitstimes.com/business/mas-proposes-simplified-leverage-requirements-for-s-reits-imposes-minimum-icr-threshold-of-15-times) on proposed amendments to the... ###### [How The US Federal Reserve Interest Rate Affect S-REITs](https://reitsavvy.com/insights/how-the-us-federal-reserve-interest-rate-affect-s-reits) [7 July 2024](https://reitsavvy.com/insights/author/thomas-chai) The decisions of the US Federal Reserve, particularly regarding interest rates, hold significant... ###### [Recap 2024 S-REITs H1 Performance](https://reitsavvy.com/insights/recap-2024-s-reits-h1-performance) [29 June 2024](https://reitsavvy.com/insights/author/thomas-chai) S-REITs faced some challenges in the first half of the year. A key factor was the ongoing threat of... ###### [Recap 2023 S-REITs Performance](https://reitsavvy.com/insights/recap-2023-s-reits-performance) [29 June 2024](https://reitsavvy.com/insights/author/thomas-chai) 2023 proved a rollercoaster for S-REITs, starting shaky amid rising interest rates throughout the... ###### [The Power of Sponsors: Why They Matter in S-REITs](https://reitsavvy.com/insights/the-power-of-sponsors-why-they-matter-in-s-reits) [26 June 2024](https://reitsavvy.com/insights/author/thomas-chai) Singapore REITs (S-REITs) offer a compelling way to invest in real estate, but behind each S-REIT... 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