Henderson attracts funds

Henderson Global Investors has announced the final closing for its UK Retail Warehouse Fund. The successful fundraising has attracted new investment totalling£117.5 million from the Prudential; Denmark's largest pension fund, ATP; British Energy Generation Group, Lattice and Universities Superannuation Scheme. There are now 13 institutional investors with stakes in the fund. Fund director Neil Varnham said the equity had already been invested in new properties, including the 9,300 sq m Kingsway Retail Park in Derby.