# SHKP and AXA Sign Major Lease Agreement at IGC, Accelerating AXA's Agency Growth and Market Leadership

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- Published: 2026-08-24T15:29:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

HONG KONG, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited (SHKP) and
AXA Hong Kong and Macau (AXA) today announced a major leasing agreement for the 
International Gateway Centre (IGC), with AXA committing approximately 97,500 square
feet, occupying two and a half floors for its new distribution office and premier
one-stop wealth management hub.

The agreement underscores West Kowloon’s emergence as a forward-looking business
district with IGC playing a key role in shaping its evolving commercial landscape.
Scheduled for occupancy in early 2028, AXA’s expansion at IGC reflects its commitment
to long-term market investment, enhancing its distribution capabilities, and strengthening
AXA’s role as a trusted wealth management partner in the region.

**KW Lo, Executive Director of Sun Hung Kai Real Estate Agency said:** "SHKP warmly
welcomes AXA to the IGC. The presence of AXA, a leading global insurance company,
further strengthens IGC’s position as a premier destination for multinational corporations.
As a landmark commercial development shaping the future of Hong Kong’s business 
landscape, IGC is set to enhance Hong Kong’s competitiveness as a leading international
finance hub and reinforce its standing as the world’s largest cross-boundary wealth
management centre, supporting the city’s next phase of economic growth. "

**Jonathan Li, Chief Distribution Officer of AXA Greater China, **said, "Hong Kong
remains a vital strategic hub for AXA in Asia, and securing this 10-year lease at
IGC reflects our strong confidence in the city’s future prospects. Establishing 
such a premier presence here is pivotal to expanding our distribution capabilities
and accelerating our sustained growth in the region. We look forward to building
a fruitful partnership with SHKP as we drive long-term success. "

The new space will serve as a dedicated flagship for AXA’s wealth and legacy planning
offerings, serving clients across Hong Kong, Macau and the broader region. Situated
above Hong Kong’s only High Speed Rail terminus, IGC offers unparalleled connectivity
reaching major Chinese Mainland cities, with most major Greater Bay Area cities 
accessible within an hour, enabling AXA to deepen its service reach and engagement
across the region.

This expanded presence empowers AXA’s financial consultants to deliver comprehensive
financial, health and legacy planning solutions alongside exceptional experiences
for individual, high-net-worth, and corporate clients.

IGC is SHKP’s new flagship integrated commercial development. The development comprises
two twin towers of four Grade-A office blocks, offering approximately 2.5 million
square feet of premium space. Complementing the office towers is Stage IGC, a five-
level retail podium with over 600,000 square feet of gross floor area and scheduled
to open in phases.

Forming part of an eight-million-square-foot commercial hub in West Kowloon, IGC
offers unrivalled "air-plus-rail" connectivity, providing seamless access for corporations
and their clients to Chinese Mainland and global markets. IGC also sets new benchmarks
in sustainability, having achieved ten major green building certifications or pre
certifications under LEED, BEAM Plus, WELL, and others. It is also the first office
development in the Greater Bay Area to receive the BREEAM International New Construction"
Excellent" rating.

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**About AXA Hong Kong and Macau**

AXA Hong Kong and Macau is a member of the AXA Group, a leading global insurer with
presence in 52 markets and serving 92 million customers worldwide. Our purpose is
to act for human progress by protecting what matters.

As one of the most diversified insurers in Hong Kong, we offer integrated solutions
across Life, Health and General Insurance. We are the largest General Insurance 
provider and a major Health and Employee Benefits provider. Our aim is to not only
be the insurer to provide comprehensive protection to our customers, but also a 
holistic partner to the individuals, businesses and community we serve. At the core
of our service commitment is continuous product & service innovation and customer
experience enrichment, which is achieved through actively listening to our customers’
needs and leveraging and investing in technology and digital transformation.

We embrace our responsibility to be a driving force against climate change and a
force for good to create shared value for our community. We are proud to be the 
first to address the importance of mental health through different products and 
services and thought leading iconic research. Our overall Sustainability Strategy,
with emphasis on climate strategy and biodiversity commitment, is developed based
on TCFD recommendations. We are committed to integrating environmental, social and
governance factors across our business and strive to contribute to a sustainable
future through 3 distinct roles – as an investor, an insurer and an exemplary company.

**THIS PRESS RELEASE IS AVAILABLE ON AXA’S WEBSITE: [AXA.COM.HK](http://www.axa.com.hk/)**

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obligations.

[⌊(From Left): KW Lo, Executive Director of Sun Hung Kai Real Estate Agency and 
Jonathan Li, Chief Distribution Officer of AXA Greater China, celebrate AXA’s tenancy
at International Gateway Centre.⌉⌊(From Left): KW Lo, Executive Director of Sun 
Hung Kai Real Estate Agency and Jonathan Li, Chief Distribution Officer of AXA Greater
China, celebrate AXA’s tenancy at International Gateway Centre.⌉[
(From Left): KW
Lo, Executive Director of Sun Hung Kai Real Estate Agency and Jonathan Li, Chief
Distribution Officer of AXA Greater China, celebrate AXA’s tenancy at International
Gateway Centre.

 

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