Sun Life Financial Hong Kong Limited Officially Moving into Hong Kong Cheung Kei Center, Commencing on Renovation Works

2019.08.22

In August 2019, Sun Life Financial Hong Kong Limited officially moved into the Hong Kong Cheung Kei Center to commence on the renovation works for its new headquarters in Hong Kong, becoming the largest tenant of the building. Renovation works for the office is set to be completed by the end of the year. In addition to the office space, Hong Kong Cheung Kei Center has also designated a dedicated reception area for Sun Life Financial Hong Kong Limited in the lobby, to facilitate its front desk guest reception and customer services.

Hong Kong Cheung Kei Center

In February 2019, Sun Life Financial Hong Kong Limited sign a lease agreement with Hong Kong Cheung Kei Center, for a Grade A office space with panoramic sea views as its Hong Kong headquarters. The office spans a total floor space of approximately 130,000 square feet, making Sun Life Financial Hong Kong Limited the largest tenant in the building. Sun Life Financial Hong Kong is the Hong Kong headquarters for Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, one of the largest insurance and asset management companies globally. The long-term lease agreement signed has attracted the attention of various industry players, and is an indicator of an up-and-coming market trend. The tenant had chosen the space for its prime geographic location, excellent business environment, and top-notch quality of the Hong Kong Cheung Kei Center, it is also a vote of confidence in the long-term development of the district where the building is located.

The lobby of the Hong Kong Cheung Kei Center

The Hong Kong Cheung Kei Center is wholly-owned by the Cheung Kei Group and is a Grade A office building with panoramic sea views located at No. 18, Hung Luen Road, in Kowloon's Hung Hom Bay. The building also serves as the headquarters of the Cheung Kei Group and is a prime business office space tailor-made for multinational corporations, financial institutions, and corporate headquarters. The office building covers a total floor space of approximately 300,000 square feet over 20 floors, contains 155 parking spaces in the basement, and 8 smart elevators. The column-free floor layout optimizes the office space and makes it more practical. At the same time, the building is equipped with a low. The anti-ultraviolet curtain wall of the façade, the metallic ceiling system, the ingenious layout of the space, and the provision of well-rounded amenities make the building a landmark destination in the Hung Hom district.

Cheung Kei Center is located in the heart of Hong Kong, facing the Victoria Harbour with panoramic views

The property is situated in the heart of Hong Kong and occupies a prime location in Kowloon. It is a short distance from the waterfront promenade and the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui, and enjoys a panoramic and unobstructed view of the Victoria Harbor. The location offers easy access from the major transport networks, and is a stone's throw from the Hung Hom and Whampoa subway stations. Other transport options in the vicinity include the nearby bus terminus, the ferry terminal, and the Cross-Harbor Tunnel. A comprehensive range of amenities including hotels, high-end F&B outlets, leisure and entertainment facilities are also available in the district, providing a one-stop solution that caters to the needs of business travellers.

Column-free floor layout makes the office more spacious and practical

Currently, the Hong Kong Cheung Kei Center is already home to various prestigious companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, international corporations, and other foreign enterprises. The occupancy rate of the building has almost reached 100%. It is managed by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), the world's leading commercial real estate services and investment management firm, while CBRE, a well-known commercial real estate services company, is responsible for the management of all public areas in the building. These two firms will support the tenants with their professional customized services. The corporate image of the building and the property management will continue to be boosted by the presence and new addition of quality tenants.

Sun Life Financial Hong Kong is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, and the company has a rich history of 127 years. It provides a wide range of professional financial services to satisfy the evolving needs of its clients along with every phase of their lives, through their individual life and health, pensions, group insurance, and pension third-party administration business.

The greenery of the Hong Kong Cheung Kei Center, making it an oasis in the city

In the future, the Hong Kong Cheung Kei Center will continue to elevate its service quality, to bring each and every tenant a top-notch experience, to support businesses in their long-term growth and stability.