The First Investor (TFI), the investment banking arm of Barwa Bank, in collaboration with Inovalis SA, successfully introduced the first REIT- Real Estate Investment Trust exposure structure for Qatari investors.
The REIT Income Shariah Certificate is an innovative investment solution that provides exposure in US dollar to European high quality real estate assets (primarily Germany and France) while offering investors monthly liquidity. The product is designed for Investors who wish to participate in an investment strategy that combines European real estate assets security and listed equity markets potential. Returns are linked to the income and capital gains of the shares of Inovalis REIT and indirectly to the appreciation of European properties owned. The structured investment aims at distributing profits on a quarterly basis based on the underlying shares of REIT dividends distribution. “TFI and its Asset Management Team is pleased to see another successful investment opportunities and look forward as always to bringing to bear investment opportunities that suit our client needs”, according to TFI officials.
TFI is a leading Shariah investment company in Qatar and is regulated by the Qatar Central Bank. It is emerging as one of the most respected investment banking firms within the region.
