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Trustee board accepts proposals put forward by the Joint Negotiating Committee

We are currently seeking a new Data Manager within the USS Liverpool Office

Service Statements as at 31 March 2010 have been released to participating institutions for distribution to members. Service Statements are issued only to active members of USS and not members who have deferred benefits or who are already receiving their pension.

We are currently seeking a new Supervisor within the Pensions department of the USS Liverpool Office

Number of people working beyond the age of 65 is rising at the fastest rate since records began

The government is planning to scrap the default retirement age in the UK from October 2011.

There have been two government announcements recently concerning the indexation of pensions.

Following a meeting on 7 July 2010, the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) decided to accept a package of proposals put forward by the employers.

Impact of the 2010 emergency budget on USS

As two large asset owners with a clear commitment to, and experience in, engagement and long term active ownership, Railways Pension Trustee Company Ltd (Railpen) and Universities Superannuation Scheme Ltd (USS) have pooled governance expertise and resources to convene a voting and engagement alliance.