THE Universities Superannuation Scheme has bought the freehold interest in the Eden Walk shopping centre in Kingston upon Thames.

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IRELAND - The National Pension Reserve Fund (NPRF) is in talks with the government about divesting from certain munitions manufacturing companies.

UK - The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) Ltd has bought the Eden Walk Shopping Centre in Kingston-upon-Thames for £80m (US$158m).