Investa and Manulife welcome French financial institution Natixis, a global financial services company offering a full range of expertise in advisory, arranging, underwriting and financial, to its new headquarters at 39 Martin Place, Sydney.
To be owned by Investa Commercial Property Fund (ICPF) and Canada’s Manulife through a 50/50 Joint Venture, 39 Martin Place is one of two office buildings being developed by Macquarie Group as part of Sydney Metro’s Martin Place integrated station development.
Natixis’ Australia footprint includes Natixis CIB Australia, a global corporate and investment solutions provider, Natixis Investment Managers, a global asset management firm, as well as local affiliates Azure Capital (Natixis CIB) and Investor Mutual Limited (Natixis Investment Managers). These entities will come together at 39 Martin Place, leasing level 16 and part of level 15 in the mid-rise of the tower.
Commenting on the move to 39 Martin Place, Janie Wittey, CEO for Natixis CIB Australia, said: “The unrivalled location of Sydney’s iconic Martin Place, future access to the new Sydney Metro Martin Place Station and the building’s leading sustainability credentials confirmed that 39 Martin Place was a superior workplace choice for Natixis and provided the right platform for us to bring our businesses together in one location.
“We look forward to moving our people and brands into our new headquarters later this year.”
Mark Podgornik, Head of Leasing, Investa said: “We are really pleased that one of the world’s largest financial services companies chose 39 Martin Place as their new workplace home. They will be joining leading legal services firm, Ashurst, earning 39 Martin Place a reputation as the address of choice for professional and financial services firms.
“39 Martin Place is currently experiencing strong demand from a wide range of businesses who are looking to relocate their workplace into this next generation, premium and fully electric building.”
Designed by acclaimed architectural practice, Tzannes, the premium tower is expected to be completed in 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 Martin Place metro station, which will also connect with the existing Eastern Suburbs railway line.
Powered by 100% renewable energy sources and boasting world class sustainability features including being fully electric, 39 Martin Place is targeting a 6 Star Green Star rating and a 5.5 Star NABERS Energy rating.
Alex Church, Director JLL Tenant Representation said: “JLL was delighted to partner once again with Natixis, to consolidate its brands. We believe 39 Martin Place provides a terrific outcome for the business with the opportunity to enhance its workplace reflective of the modern financial services institution.”
