Description

Standard & Poor's Global Industry Surveys help meet the growing demand for in-depth industry analysis from a European, Asian and Latin American perspective. Designed for strategic planners, management consultants, money managers, researchers, business students, and academic faculty, Global Industry Surveys are an excellent way to get up to speed on current events, future trends and the competitive dynamics of leading industries outside of North America. Intended to complement a subscription to Standard & Poor's flagship industry research product - Industry Surveys - each Global Industry Survey will include the following sections: Current Environment, Industry Trends, How the Industry Operates, Key Industry Ratios and Statistics, Glossary, Industry References and Comparative Company Analysis.

Table of Contents

CURRENT ENVIRONMENT Excess liquidity poses challenges for property markets China and South Korea battle overheating property markets Liquidity in Japan's property markets also a concern Underlying property markets remain strong INDUSTRY PROFILE Asian property is moving into public hands Market size Market capitalization of listed property shares rises Differing national markets INDUSTRY TRENDS REITs in developed markets: an industry in transition Recently launched REIT markets India's property market opens for business HOW THE INDUSTRY OPERATES Real estate basics Real estate in Asia KEY INDUSTRY RATIOS AND STATISTICS GLOSSARY INDUSTRY REFERENCES COMPARATIVE COMPANY ANALYSIS