Mortgage rates for housing provident fund loans of more than five years have fallen to 4.70% from 4.90%, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development said Friday.

WSJ: China Steps Up Support for Parts of Housing Market

Citic Pacific's managing director is Henry Fan, who took a leave of absence as a member of Hong Kong's executive council and chairman of the city's Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority after the company's announcement.

FORBES: Riding Herd

Among Canadian Trusts for example Provident Energy Trust (PVX) and Enerplus Resources Fund (ERF) come to mind.

FORBES: Canadian Trusts and Other Yield Machines