ASX trades up to new head office at 39 Martin Place

Investa and Manulife Investment Management are delighted to welcome the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) to its new premium head office address at 39 Martin Place, Sydney.   

Set in the heart of Sydney’s financial district, ASX has entered into an agreement to lease a number of floors in the building’s high-rise. In addition, ASX is taking retail frontage off Martin Place that will be used as an event space, including for bell-ringing ceremonies, and to display market trading data on large digital screens. ASX will also have exclusive sky signage on the façade of the building, subject to the relevant approvals. The upcoming move by ASX comes as its lease on its Bridge Street premises approaches expiry.

To be owned by Investa Commercial Property Fund (ICPF) and Manulife’s General Account through a 50/50 Joint Venture, 39 Martin Place is one of only a very small number of premium new office developments nearing completion in Sydney’s centre.  

Brendan Looby, Fund Manager, ICPF said: “With 39 Martin Place now ~85% pre-committed, Manulife and ICPF are really pleased to welcome ASX to its roster of bluechip clients, including Ashurst.

“Strong interest from leading corporates in 39 Martin Place demonstrates the flight to quality trend continues to be a key driver of market demand in Sydney.”

Designed by acclaimed Sydney architect, Alec Tzannes, 39 Martin Place will boast world class sustainability features, including being a fully electric building. The building is targeting a 6 Star Green Star rating, a 5.5 Star NABERS Energy rating, and a NABERS water rating of 3.5 Stars.

Kenneth Tsang, Head of Asset Management, Real Estate Asia Pacific, Manulife Investment Management, said, ”Built above the new Martin Place metro station and in immediate proximity to retail, hospitality and wellness options, 39 Martin Place offers an ideal mix of accessibility and convenience.” Manulife Investment Management is the investment advisor to Manulife for 39 Martin Place.

The premium tower is expected to be completed in Q3 2024 and will incorporate 30,000 square metres of office space across 28 levels, as well as 2,000 square metres of retail. A unique feature of the asset is its direct access to the soon to be completed Sydney Metro Martin Place Station, which will also connect with the existing Eastern Suburbs railway line.

 

About Investa Commercial Property Fund (ICPF)

ICPF is a core prime office fund for institutional investors which aims to optimise total returns with a low-risk investment approach, concentrating on Premium-grade office assets in the major Australian CBD markets. With more than $6.2 billion (as at 31 March 2024) in assets under management, ICPF is well-diversified by market, tenant and industry type, with an active capital management approach and a conservative gearing profile. The fund’s portfolio of 16 assets includes interests in some of Australia’s leading office buildings, including Deutsche Bank Place at 126 Phillip Street, Sydney, 420 George Street, Sydney and 120 Collins Street, Melbourne.

About Investa

Investa is a progressive Australian real estate investment manager, developer and operator with A$13.6 billion (as at 31 March 2024) in assets under management. Investa acquires, develops and manages real estate assets on behalf of its partners and harnesses the full potential of its expertise to create exceptional experiences across varied asset classes. www.investa.com.au

About Manulife

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we provide financial advice and insurance, operating as Manulife across Canada, Asia, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. Through Manulife Investment Management, the global brand for our Global Wealth and Asset Management segment, we serve individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. At the end of 2023, we had more than 38,000 employees, over 98,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 35 million customers. We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ in Hong Kong. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulife.com.

About Manulife Investment Management

Manulife Investment Management is the brand for the global wealth and asset management segment of Manulife Financial Corporation. Our mission is to make decisions easier and lives better by empowering investors for a better tomorrow. Serving more than 17 million individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members, we believe our global reach, complementary businesses, and the strength of our parent company position us to help investors capitalize on today’s emerging global trends. We provide our clients access to public and private investment solutions across equities, fixed income, multi-asset, alternative, and sustainability-linked strategies, such as natural capital, to help them make more informed financial decisions and achieve their investment objectives. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulifeim.com.

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