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FAQs
Is Capitaland Ascott Trust (formerly known as Ascott Residence Trust) a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)?
CapitaLand Ascott Trust is a stapled group comprising CapitaLand Ascott Real Estate Investment Trust (CapitaLand Ascott REIT) and CapitaLand Ascott Business Trust (CapitaLand Ascott BT).
What is CapitaLand Ascott Trust's investment mandate?
CapitaLand Ascott Trust's investment mandate is to invest in real estate and real estate-related assets which are income-producing and which are used, or predominantly used, as serviced residences, rental housing properties, student accommodation and other hospitality assets in any country in the world.
What are the stock codes of CapitaLand Ascott Trust?
| Entity Name | CapitaLand Ascott Trust |
| Trading Name | CapLand Ascott T |
| Stock Code | HMN |
| ISIN Code | SGXC16332337 |
| Bloomberg Ticker | CLAS:SP |
| Refinitiv Ticker | ASCO.SI |
In what currency are the stapled securities of CapitaLand Ascott Trust denominated?
CapitaLand Ascott Trust stapled securities are denominated in Singapore Dollars.
Can I use my CPF savings to invest in CapitaLand Ascott Trust?
As stapled securities are not eligible under the CPF Investment Scheme, you cannot use CPF funds to invest in CapitaLand Ascott Trust after 31 December 2019 (the Ascott REIT Scheme Implementation Date pursuant to the combination of Ascott Residence Trust with Ascendas Hospitality Trust).
Those who have acquired units in Ascott Residence Trust using CPF funds prior to 31 December 2019 may choose to hold or sell their stapled securities.
How regular are the distribution payouts?
CapitaLand Ascott Trust makes distributions to stapled securityholders on a semi-annual basis, for the six-month period ending 30 June and 31 December each year.
Distributions are paid out within 60 days after the close of every half year/six months.
Do I need to pay any tax on the cash distributions?
Individuals who hold stapled securities as investment assets and not through a partnership will receive tax-free distributions.
Where can I find historical financial information on CapitaLand Ascott Trust?
CapitaLand Ascott Trust's past financial results and annual reports can be found under the Investor Relations section of this website.