Pension Funds Eye £4.5bn Center Parcs Stake
Major UK public sector pension schemes are negotiating to acquire a significant stake in holiday giant Center Parcs, valued at £4.5bn. Read the full story on the landmark investment.
Major UK public sector pension schemes are negotiating to acquire a significant stake in holiday giant Center Parcs, valued at £4.5bn. Read the full story on the landmark investment.
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