Suntec REIT: Proposed acquisition of an interest in Southgate Complex, Melbourne

finally manage to find some time to do some researching and blogging.

as the title suggest, this entry will be on Suntec REIT Proposed acquisition in Southgate Complex, Melbourne.

with reference to http://www.dexus.com/properties/details.aspx?id=174,

The Southgate Complex is a freehold landmark office and retail property located on the Yarra River in the Southbank arts and leisure precinct of Melbourne. 

Southgate's office towers provide high quality office accommodation with all levels offering large efficient and column free floor plates of 1,250 square metres with excellent natural light and views over the Yarra River, CBD and surrounds. 

The complex offers two high quality A Grade office towers, HWT Tower and IBM Centre, a three level retail plaza and two levels of basement car parking. 

The Complex provides onsite parking and close proximity to all transport facilities including numerous bike paths and walking paths, creating a unique location to inspire creativity and corporate innovation.

The Complex provides basement shower and change facilities as well as bike racks to encourage a healthy work life balance. 

Located in the heart of Melbourne's art and leisure precinct, tenants are spoilt for choice with direct access to retail amenities including an abundant range of food, fashion and specialty retailers fronting the Yarra River. 

not sure about you but it sure sound like a good deal to me.
=)

Happy Investing,
Eric

A Day at FSM Invest Expo 2016

it was a fruitful day for my gf and i.
earlier yesterday morning along with her bff, we went to the "biggest" event hosted by Fundsupermart which they call it as "FSM Invest Expo 2016" hosted at Suntec Convention Hall 404.

well.. as compare to last year, it was indeed consider "big".
saw big names like Schroders, Aberdeeen, UOB, Nikko, Legg Mason and more.
visited most of their booths, but if u ask me what is the aim of visiting their booth. i couldn't answer it.

i went over one of the booth and asked the personnel, "any particularly reason(s) why u guys are prompting only this/these funds?"

he/she replied "oh, basically we base on the theme of this event and we came out with this/these." and then there was a awful silent, so i went off but back in my mind i was thinking, what is the aim of their sharing? i mean i can read these stuff online, all they have is just factsheet in their booth where these factsheet is readily available online. moreover they dont share alot on their fund. end result, they passed me their factsheet and i have to read myself. well...

crowds was consider ok for event like this.
there are basically 2 seminar halls. one was rather small (if u were there, u will know which one i referring to). because of the small seminar size, people was seen standing outside of the seminar hall. me? i skipped most of the seminars.

nevertheless there are alot of freebies to be grab. UOB Asset Management actually hired llao llao for free frozen yogurt to be given away. from the moment i reached the hall till the time i left the hall, the q is everlasting. another highlight is the free coffee booth by OWL Cafe. free coffee with every coupon exchange (found inside the goodie bag). not much q for the coffee. =)

overall, i collected alot of goodies from the event (see below) haha. and basically the only knowledge i took away is that FSM is offering 0% sale charge promotion from 11th June to 17th June 2016. with this, i declare a fruitful trip ! haha.