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Unwrapping the magic of Manchester Arndale… 🎄   This festive season, we’re shining a spotlight on Manchester city centre and one of our flagship retail assets partly funded by PruFund.   Welcoming over 40 million visitors each year, Manchester Arndale sits at the heart of the city. Join us as we explore festive favourites – from seasonal styles at Next and the buzz of SEPHORA, to indulgent hot chocolate at the Christmas Market and a round of mini golf at Urban Playground UK.   Leading the way is Amy Kibblewhite, CFA, Investment Specialist in our Life Investment Office – the team behind the £130 billion Prudential With-Profits Fund, including the £68 billion PruFund range, serving over 500,000 clients. Amy was joined by Martin Towns, Global Head of Real Estate – part of our Asset Management business, which has actively managed and developed Manchester Arndale for more than 20 years – alongside David Allinson, Centre Director, and Phil Schulze, who drives city centre collaboration through CityCo & Manchester City Centre BID (Accommodation BID delivery partner).   Together, they explored how Manchester Arndale comes alive for Christmas – and why it continues to be a valuable long-term asset for the city and our investors.   Manchester Arndale is a prime example of how our unique business model connects long-term investment with real outcomes: a thriving city centre, resilient retail, and experiences people love.   Stay tuned in the New Year for our full deep dive into the impact of regional real estate investment – and Manchester’s role in driving UK growth.   M&G Real Estate

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