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GMPF joins secure income property trust

LGPS fund commits to fund to provide social housing for vulnerable individuals

Martin Richmond

16 July 2024 • 2 min read

The Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) has committed to the Secure Income Property Unit Trust II (SIPUT II) run by Henley Investment Management.

The SIPUT II fund invests in the UK social housing sector to generate income returns through real estate and provide specialised supporting housing for individuals classed as vulnerable, such as th...

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