PROTECTION OF SHAREHOLDERS' INTEREST IN LISTED PROPERTY FUNDS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Abstract

Recognising that governance is the key to South Africa's future as a global player in the property market, this study explores the protection of shareholders' interests in listed property funds in South Africa. The views of property managers, asset managers and analysts involved in the listed property sector were obtained through in-depth, semi-structured interviews. The main themes highlighted in the data are transparency and disclosure which are a major factor in corporate governance being successful.