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News & information

  • USS signs Mansion House Accord for private market investments

    Private markets already form an important part of our investment portfolio as we believe they can achieve beneficial investment outcomes for our members over the long term. We have therefore signed the new Mansion House Accord – a non-binding, voluntary expression of intent to invest at least 10% in private markets across defined contribution (DC) default funds by 2030, with at least 5% of total assets going to UK private markets.

  • USS: 50 years young – reflections on the scheme’s golden jubilee year

    To mark USS’s 50th anniversary, we invited David Watts (a UCU-appointed non-executive director) and Will Spinks (a UCEA-appointed non-executive director) to share their perspectives on the scheme and where it finds itself in its jubilee year.

  • Getting the most out of your retirement income in 2025

    As we enter the new year, it’s a great time to review your finances and make sure your retirement income supports your plans for the year ahead.