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Frasers Centrepoint Trust
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Frasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT) is a Singapore-listed real estate investment trust (SGX: J69U) focused on owning and investing in quality suburban retail properties in Singapore, with a portfolio anchored in dense residential catchments across the city-state. The trust's portfolio includes Causeway Point in Woodlands, Northpoint City and the South Wing in Yishun, Century Square in Tampines, White Sands in Pasir Ris, Tampines 1, Waterway Point, and a 50% effective interest in Nex at Serangoon following a January 2024 acquisition of an additional 24.5% stake. FCT is externally managed by Frasers Property Limited, which provides sponsor pipeline access, shared property management infrastructure, and brand association under the Frasers group.

The trust's core product is large-format suburban retail mall space leased to a diversified mix of tenants spanning F&B, supermarkets, fashion, services, and entertainment, including cinema operators such as SAS Cineplex and Golden Village that backfill anchor boxes. Committed occupancy was reported at 99.8-99.9% in Q1 2026, indicating very tight leasing conditions. FCT's business model is rental income from physical retail space, supplemented by common area advertising, atrium and promotional income, and car park operations. Revenue is generated through base rent, turnover rent components, and service charges recovered from tenants, with growth driven by positive rental reversions on lease renewals, asset enhancements, and accretive acquisitions from the Frasers Property sponsor pipeline.

For H1 FY2026 (six months ended 31 March 2026), FCT reported revenue of S$221.9 million (+20.3% YoY) and net property income of S$160.8 million (+20.2% YoY), with distribution to unitholders of S$125 million (+13.6%) and DPU of S$0.06136 (+1.4%). The trust's balance sheet carries aggregate leverage of 40.3% and average cost of debt of 3.5%, with a S$400 million green loan facility secured in January 2026 from DBS, OCBC, and Maybank supporting sustainability-linked capex. In April 2026, the manager entered exclusive due diligence to divest White Sands to TE Capital for S$470 million or more, signalling active capital recycling alongside the Northpoint City South Wing acquisition that drove the H1 growth.

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Frasers Centrepoint Trust is a Singapore-listed REIT that owns and operates a portfolio of suburban retail malls across Singapore, including Causeway Point, Northpoint City, Century Square, White Sands, Tampines 1, Waterway Point, and a stake in Nex, serving mass-market residential catchments and a diversified tenant base of F&B, retail, and entertainment operators.

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Asia
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Serves global market

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Keyword5 values
suburban retail REIT, shopping mall properties, real estate investment trust, Singapore retail property, mall portfolio leasing
Industry1 code
1Corporate & Institutional Trust Services
CodeFSAAANABPrimaryYes
NAICS code2 codes
  • Other Financial Vehicles52599
  • Trusts, Estates, and Agency Accounts525920
SIC code1 code
  • Investors, Nec6799
Product category
Retail REIT
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Revenue model2 records
1Retail Property Rentals
TypeSubscription Recurring
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FCT generates revenue primarily through rental income from its portfolio of suburban retail malls in Singapore. Revenue includes base rent, turnover rent, and other property-related income from tenants operating retail, food & beverage, and services businesses.

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FCT raises capital through private placements and uses proceeds to acquire stakes in properties (such as the 24.5% stake in Nex) or for debt reduction, generating returns through property appreciation and distributions.

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Frasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT) is a Singapore-listed Real Estate Investment Trust that owns and operates a portfolio of suburban retail shopping malls across Singapore, including Causeway Point, Northpoint City, Century Square, White Sands, and a 50% interest in Nex. The trust generates rental income from retail, food & beverage, and services tenants, and distributes a portion of its earnings to unitholders on a regular basis.

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  • H1 DPU increased 1.4% to S$0.06136
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Frasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT) is a Singapore-focused Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) that owns and operates a portfolio of suburban retail shopping malls across Singapore. The REIT is managed by Frasers Property and is part of a broader platform of REITs including FLCT, FTREIT, and GVREIT. FCT's portfolio includes Causeway Point (Woodlands), Northpoint City, Century Square (Tampines), White Sands (Pasir Ris), and a 50% interest in Nex (Serangoon). The trust focuses on essential trades and services, maintaining committed occupancy rates of 99.8-99.9% and serves residential catchments across Singapore's northern and eastern regions. FCT's financial performance includes regular distribution per unit (DPU) payments, funded by rental income from its tenant mix of retail, F&B, and services.

Product and service2 records
1Frasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT) Units
CategoryREIT investment product
2Suburban Retail Mall Leasing
CategoryProperty leasing
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Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2024-01-26
Description

FCT acquired a 24.5% stake in Nex from parent company Frasers Property for S$200 million via private placement. This will give FCT an effective 50% interest in Nex after regulatory approval. Frasers Property is the sponsor and parent of FCT.

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Peers8 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Singapore-listed REIT combining retail (VivoCity, Mapletree Jem) and office assets in Singapore and pan-Asia. Direct peer given similar suburban/regional retail exposure and identical SGX listing structure.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Singapore-listed retail REIT with assets in Singapore (Wisma Atria, Ngee Ann City) and overseas (Malaysia, Australia, Japan). Direct peer in Singapore prime retail, comparable in retail-only or retail-skewed mandate.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Singapore-listed REIT with the largest retail portfolio in Singapore, including suburban malls like Junction 8, IMM, and Westgate. Most directly comparable peer given similar Singapore retail exposure, comparable investor base, and identical asset class focus.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Singapore-listed REIT holding suburban retail (Jem, Swing By @ Thomson Plaza) and Italian office assets. Direct peer in Singapore suburban retail, with similar mid-sized mall strategy and sponsor-backed origin.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Singapore-listed REIT holding OUE Bayfront (office + retail podium) and Mandarin Orchard (now Hilton Singapore Orchard). Direct peer as a Singapore-focused retail+office REIT with comparable yield-driven unitholder base.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Singapore-listed REIT anchored by Suntec City (retail and convention) plus office assets. Directly comparable given Singapore retail+office focus, similar suburban/CBD mixed exposure, and unitholder structure.

TypeBroad incumbent
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Sister REIT under Frasers Property, focused on logistics/industrial and commercial properties across Australia, UK, Germany, and Singapore. Sister-trust peer under the same sponsor, useful for cross-validating platform economics, but asset class differs from FCT's retail focus.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Singapore-listed REIT with Singapore and Australia office assets plus minor retail exposure (e.g., Bugis Junction). Direct peer given Singapore listing and similar institutional investor base; useful benchmark for capital structure and Singapore S-REIT multiples.

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Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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Frasers Centrepoint Trust

Frasers Centrepoint Trust is a Singapore-listed REIT that owns and operates a portfolio of suburban retail malls across Singapore, including Causeway Point, Northpoint City, Century Square, White Sands, Tampines 1, Waterway Point, and a stake in Nex, serving mass-market residential catchments and a diversified tenant base of F&B, retail, and entertainment operators.

What Frasers Centrepoint Trust does

Frasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT) is a Singapore-listed real estate investment trust (SGX: J69U) focused on owning and investing in quality suburban retail properties in Singapore, with a portfolio anchored in dense residential catchments across the city-state. The trust's portfolio includes Causeway Point in Woodlands, Northpoint City and the South Wing in Yishun, Century Square in Tampines, White Sands in Pasir Ris, Tampines 1, Waterway Point, and a 50% effective interest in Nex at Serangoon following a January 2024 acquisition of an additional 24.5% stake. FCT is externally managed by Frasers Property Limited, which provides sponsor pipeline access, shared property management infrastructure, and brand association under the Frasers group.

The trust's core product is large-format suburban retail mall space leased to a diversified mix of tenants spanning F&B, supermarkets, fashion, services, and entertainment, including cinema operators such as SAS Cineplex and Golden Village that backfill anchor boxes. Committed occupancy was reported at 99.8-99.9% in Q1 2026, indicating very tight leasing conditions. FCT's business model is rental income from physical retail space, supplemented by common area advertising, atrium and promotional income, and car park operations. Revenue is generated through base rent, turnover rent components, and service charges recovered from tenants, with growth driven by positive rental reversions on lease renewals, asset enhancements, and accretive acquisitions from the Frasers Property sponsor pipeline.

For H1 FY2026 (six months ended 31 March 2026), FCT reported revenue of S$221.9 million (+20.3% YoY) and net property income of S$160.8 million (+20.2% YoY), with distribution to unitholders of S$125 million (+13.6%) and DPU of S$0.06136 (+1.4%). The trust's balance sheet carries aggregate leverage of 40.3% and average cost of debt of 3.5%, with a S$400 million green loan facility secured in January 2026 from DBS, OCBC, and Maybank supporting sustainability-linked capex. In April 2026, the manager entered exclusive due diligence to divest White Sands to TE Capital for S$470 million or more, signalling active capital recycling alongside the Northpoint City South Wing acquisition that drove the H1 growth.

Frasers Centrepoint Trust firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Frasers Centrepoint Trust
Legal name
Frasers Centrepoint Trust
Website
https://frasersproperty.com
Company type
Public
Founded year
1980
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
Frasers Centrepoint Trust is a Singapore-listed REIT that owns and operates a portfolio of suburban retail malls across Singapore, including Causeway Point, Northpoint City, Century Square, White Sands, Tampines 1, Waterway Point, and a stake in Nex, serving mass-market residential catchments and a diversified tenant base of F&B, retail, and entertainment operators.
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akta.pro rank

Frasers Centrepoint Trust industry classification

Industry
Product category
Retail REIT
NAICS
Other Financial Vehicles (52599), Trusts, Estates, and Agency Accounts (525920)
SIC
Investors, Nec (6799)
akta.pro primary industry
Corporate & Institutional Trust Services (FSAAANAB)

Keywords

  • Suburban retail REIT
  • Shopping mall properties
  • Real estate investment trust
  • Singapore retail property
  • Mall portfolio leasing

Where Frasers Centrepoint Trust is headquartered

Location

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Singapore
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Singapore
HQ region
Asia

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Markets served

Frasers Centrepoint Trust business model

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GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Retail Property Rentals: FCT generates revenue primarily through rental income from its portfolio of suburban retail malls in Singapore. Revenue includes base rent, turnover rent, and other property-related income from tenants operating retail, food & beverage, and services businesses.
  2. Capital Recycling: FCT raises capital through private placements and uses proceeds to acquire stakes in properties (such as the 24.5% stake in Nex) or for debt reduction, generating returns through property appreciation and distributions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Frasers Centrepoint Trust product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Frasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT) is a Singapore-listed Real Estate Investment Trust that owns and operates a portfolio of suburban retail shopping malls across Singapore, including Causeway Point, Northpoint City, Century Square, White Sands, and a 50% interest in Nex. The trust generates rental income from retail, food & beverage, and services tenants, and distributes a portion of its earnings to unitholders on a regular basis.

Product overview

Frasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT) is a Singapore-focused Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) that owns and operates a portfolio of suburban retail shopping malls across Singapore. The REIT is managed by Frasers Property and is part of a broader platform of REITs including FLCT, FTREIT, and GVREIT. FCT's portfolio includes Causeway Point (Woodlands), Northpoint City, Century Square (Tampines), White Sands (Pasir Ris), and a 50% interest in Nex (Serangoon). The trust focuses on essential trades and services, maintaining committed occupancy rates of 99.8-99.9% and serves residential catchments across Singapore's northern and eastern regions. FCT's financial performance includes regular distribution per unit (DPU) payments, funded by rental income from its tenant mix of retail, F&B, and services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Frasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT) Units
  • Suburban Retail Mall Leasing

Quantifiable outcome

  • H1 DPU increased 1.4% to S$0.06136
  • +4 more outcomes

Companies that use Frasers Centrepoint Trust

Customer profile

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Frasers Centrepoint Trust technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

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Frasers Centrepoint Trust partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • Frasers PropertycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 January 2024FCT acquired a 24.5% stake in Nex from parent company Frasers Property for S$200 million via private placement. This will give FCT an effective 50% interest in Nex after regulatory approval. Frasers Property is the sponsor and parent of FCT.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Frasers Centrepoint Trust competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust: Singapore-listed REIT combining retail (VivoCity, Mapletree Jem) and office assets in Singapore and pan-Asia. Direct peer given similar suburban/regional retail exposure and identical SGX listing structure.
  • Starhill Global REIT: Singapore-listed retail REIT with assets in Singapore (Wisma Atria, Ngee Ann City) and overseas (Malaysia, Australia, Japan). Direct peer in Singapore prime retail, comparable in retail-only or retail-skewed mandate.
  • CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT): Singapore-listed REIT with the largest retail portfolio in Singapore, including suburban malls like Junction 8, IMM, and Westgate. Most directly comparable peer given similar Singapore retail exposure, comparable investor base, and identical asset class focus.
  • Lendlease Global Commercial REIT: Singapore-listed REIT holding suburban retail (Jem, Swing By @ Thomson Plaza) and Italian office assets. Direct peer in Singapore suburban retail, with similar mid-sized mall strategy and sponsor-backed origin.
  • OUE REIT: Singapore-listed REIT holding OUE Bayfront (office + retail podium) and Mandarin Orchard (now Hilton Singapore Orchard). Direct peer as a Singapore-focused retail+office REIT with comparable yield-driven unitholder base.
  • Suntec REIT: Singapore-listed REIT anchored by Suntec City (retail and convention) plus office assets. Directly comparable given Singapore retail+office focus, similar suburban/CBD mixed exposure, and unitholder structure.
  • Keppel REIT: Singapore-listed REIT with Singapore and Australia office assets plus minor retail exposure (e.g., Bugis Junction). Direct peer given Singapore listing and similar institutional investor base; useful benchmark for capital structure and Singapore S-REIT multiples.

Broad incumbents

  • Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust (FLCT): Sister REIT under Frasers Property, focused on logistics/industrial and commercial properties across Australia, UK, Germany, and Singapore. Sister-trust peer under the same sponsor, useful for cross-validating platform economics, but asset class differs from FCT's retail focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Frasers Centrepoint Trust social profiles

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Frasers Centrepoint Trust financial estimates

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Frasers Centrepoint Trust leadership team

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Profiles1 record

Frasers Centrepoint Trust funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frasers Centrepoint Trust M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Frasers Centrepoint Trust

What does Frasers Centrepoint Trust do?

Frasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT) is a Singapore-listed Real Estate Investment Trust that owns and operates a portfolio of suburban retail shopping malls across Singapore, including Causeway Point, Northpoint City, Century Square, White Sands, and a 50% interest in Nex. The trust generates rental income from retail, food & beverage, and services tenants, and distributes a portion of its earnings to unitholders on a regular basis.

Is Frasers Centrepoint Trust a public or private company?

Frasers Centrepoint Trust is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.

When was Frasers Centrepoint Trust founded?

Frasers Centrepoint Trust was founded in 1980. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Frasers Centrepoint Trust based?

Frasers Centrepoint Trust is headquartered in Singapore, Singapore, in the Asia region.

How does Frasers Centrepoint Trust make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Retail Property Rentals are the primary driver. The others are capital Recycling.

Who are Frasers Centrepoint Trust's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust, Starhill Global REIT, CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT), Lendlease Global Commercial REIT, OUE REIT, Suntec REIT and Keppel REIT. Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust (FLCT) is listed as a broad incumbent.

Does Frasers Centrepoint Trust have an API?

No public API is recorded for Frasers Centrepoint Trust.

What industry is Frasers Centrepoint Trust in?

Frasers Centrepoint Trust's product category is Retail REIT. Its primary akta.pro industry code is FSAAANAB, Corporate & Institutional Trust Services. Its NAICS code is 52599 and its SIC code is 6799.

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Ticker ReportFrasers Centrepoint Trust (OTCMKTS:FRZCF) Stock Falls 2.8% – Here’s WhyFrasers Centrepoint Trust fell 2.8% on Monday, trading as low as $1.6820, with volume up 3% to 3,100 shares. The Singapore-listed REIT owns suburban retail properties including Causeway Point and Northpoint City, with a 50-day and 200-day moving average at $1.73.The Straits TimesSingapore’s great mall makeover: Will investors reap the rewards?Singapore's malls are being reinvented with office space and experiential tenants, while suburban malls undergo facelifts. REITs recorded positive rental reversions of 5.1-11.7% in 2026, but analysts warn higher rents may not boost dividends due to refurbishment costs. FCT and Lendlease Global Commercial REIT fell over 10% since early 2026.Ticker ReportHead to Head Review: Frasers Centrepoint Trust (OTCMKTS:FRZCF) versus Acadia Realty Trust (NYSE:AKR)Acadia Realty Trust and Frasers Centrepoint Trust are compared on institutional ownership, valuation, and analyst ratings. Acadia has higher revenue and earnings, a stronger consensus rating, and a $24.20 target price implying 19.27% upside, while Frasers trades at a lower P/E but pays a higher dividend yield.Markets DailyFinancial Contrast: NNN REIT (NYSE:NNN) and Frasers Centrepoint Trust (OTCMKTS:FRZCF)A MarketBeat comparison rated NNN REIT higher than Frasers Centrepoint Trust on 12 of 14 factors, citing NNN's $2.04 per share earnings versus Frasers' $0.19 and a 22.40 versus 8.95 price-to-earnings ratio. Frasers offers a 6.5% yield on a 57.9% payout, while NNN's 5.4% yield is backed by 35 consecutive dividend increases.Channel NewsAsiaWith department stores shutting, are anchor tenants a thing of the past for malls?Singapore's major department stores Metro, Isetan, and BHG have announced or completed closures, reflecting a broader shift away from traditional large-format anchor tenants in the city-state's malls. Mall operators like CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust and Frasers Centrepoint Trust are responding by repositioning vacant spaces into smaller, curated tenant mixes, with CapitaLand recently acquiring Paragon in a S$3.9 billion deal and planning asset reconfiguration. Experts say operators now use data-driven loyalty programmes and community-focused curation rather than relying on department stores to drive footfall, as the economics of large anchor tenants no longer align with REIT return expectations.Seeking AlphaFrasers Centrepoint Trust (FRZCF) Q3 2026 Earnings Call TranscriptFrasers Centrepoint Trust held its 3Q FY '26 earnings briefing on July 26, 2026, led by CEO Richard Ng and senior management. The company announced the divestment of its White Sands property for $467 million, representing a net gain of approximately 32.4% over the last valuation of $431 million. The transcript appears to be incomplete, cutting off mid-sentence before covering the full business update.Seeking AlphaFrasers Centrepoint Trust 2026 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (OTCMKTS:FRZCF) 2026-07-28Frasers Centrepoint Trust published its earnings call presentation for the third quarter of 2026 on July 28, 2026. The document serves as a supplementary resource to the company's quarterly financial results announcement. No specific operational or financial metrics are detailed in the provided text.The Straits TimesHougang Mall, NEX part of FCT's heartland mall revampFrasers Centrepoint Trust is advancing its heartland mall portfolio with the completion of Hougang Mall's renovation and a $90 million expansion at NEX, while announcing plans for a new $613 million mixed-use development in Bayshore Drive. The REIT reported a 99.6% occupancy rate for the April-June quarter and has added 69 new tenants to diversify its food, beauty, and fashion offerings. To fund the new Bayshore project, FCT agreed to sell its White Sands mall to Jack Investment for $467 million.The Business TimesFrasers Centrepoint Trust posts 99.6% occupancy for Q3Frasers Centrepoint Trust reported committed occupancy of 99.6% for Q3 ended June 30, 2026, a slight decline from both the previous quarter and year prior, with the figure excluding Hougang Mall and Nex undergoing asset enhancement. The REIT announced a proposed divestment of White Sands for S$467 million and formed a joint venture to bid S$2.1 billion for a mixed-use government land sales site at Bayshore Drive, both aimed at creating debt headroom and new growth drivers. Shopper traffic rose 2.4% year on year while the trust's average cost of debt eased to 3% per annum.The Business TimesMetro to close department stores in Paragon, Causeway Point after leases expireMetro will close its department stores at Paragon and Causeway Point when their leases expire, following a strategic review of its retail business, with no timeline yet provided for the closures. Weak sales at these two stores dragged down group revenue and contributed to another year of losses for the Singapore-listed retailer. Metro plans to transition to smaller-format stores, multi-speciality concept stores, and pop-up initiatives, with new landlords CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust and Frasers Centrepoint Trust planning to reconfigure the vacated spaces.