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News & information

  • The birth of a DC scheme

    To mark ten years since the launch of the Investment Builder, Naomi Clark, Head of Investment Product Management at USS Investment Management, reflects on how it came into being – and how it has become an integral part of our offer to USS members.

  • USS annual report highlights strong funding position, value and member trust

    Universities Superannuation Scheme has published its annual Report and Accounts, covering the financial year to 31 March 2026, detailing the Scheme's continued financial strength, robust investment performance, high levels of member and employer satisfaction, and good value for money.

  • Understanding our hedging strategy

    In this article, we explain what liability hedging is, how it helps manage the Scheme’s funding position, and how we set hedge ratios.