LONDON-Ministers publish more details on the operation of UK REITs, and the markets respond positively. Shares in leading property companies led the stock exchange today.

BERLIN-Deutsche Bank has frozen one of Germany's biggest open-ended funds in a decision that was prompted by a euro 1.4-billion ($1.86-billion) capital flight from the fund. Investors are wary of the sluggish German property market and the bank has decided to revalue the assets.

LONDON-The acquisition increases Macquarie Goodman's business space funds under management by 75%. Completion is due at the end of December.

LONDON-The acquisition increases Macquarie Goodman's business space funds under management by 75%. Completion is due at the end of December.

LONDON-Europe's biggest fire since World War II has forced a number of major occupiers to relocate or close business ahead of Christmas. Massive explosions at one of the UK's largest oil depots on Sunday morning could be heard in London. But the police believe the cause of the fire was an industrial accident rather than terrorist activity.

LONDON-Europe's biggest fire since World War II has forced a number of major occupiers to relocate or close business ahead of Christmas. Massive explosions at one of the UK's largest oil depots on Sunday morning could be heard in London. But the police believe the cause of the fire was an industrial accident rather than terrorist activity.

LONDON-Europe's biggest fire since World War II has forced a number of major occupiers to relocate or close business ahead of Christmas. Massive explosions at one of the UK's largest oil depots on Sunday morning could be heard in London. But the police believe the cause of the fire was an industrial accident rather than terrorist activity.

HONG KONG-Hong Kong's securities regulator has called on a new REIT to disclose publicly any shareholder that owns 5% or more of its shares. The move follows the revelation that a UK hedge fund had been able to accumulate 18% of a Hong Kong government-sponsored REIT.