The Central Bank of Latvia hosted an Issuers’ Breakfast titled “Capital Meets Property”, convening real estate, capital market and investment-sector professionals and policymakers to discuss real estate financing and investment in Latvia and across the Baltic, Central European and Eastern European regions, with a particular focus on the role of capital market instruments such as real estate investment trusts (REITs). The event was opened by Deputy Governor Santa Purgaile and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s Head of Baltic States, Tomas Kairys. Panels covered financing conditions for residential and commercial property and assessed tools including REITs, covered bonds and green bonds, including their use in improving building energy efficiency. In the closing discussion, panellists highlighted investment opportunities, obstacles and regional experience, and argued that introducing REIT regulation in Latvia merits consideration, noting that 14 European countries have already adopted such frameworks and that a Latvian regime could improve clarity for international investors and encourage greater pension fund investment in Latvian real estate.
Central Bank of Latvia 2025-09-09
Central Bank of Latvia hosts Issuers’ Breakfast spotlighting real estate investment trusts as a potential lever for capital market development
The Central Bank of Latvia hosted an Issuers’ Breakfast titled “Capital Meets Property” to discuss real estate financing and investment in Latvia and the region, focusing on capital market instruments like REITs. Panels explored financing conditions, tools such as REITs, covered bonds, and green bonds, and their role in enhancing building energy efficiency. The event concluded with a call to consider REIT regulation in Latvia, highlighting potential benefits for international investors and pension fund involvement.