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23 May 2023Capita previously reported a cyber incident involving hackers targeting some of its computer servers. Capita have identified from their investigations that personal data of USS members was exfiltrated (i.e., accessed and/or copied) by the hackers. To help members monitor their personal information for certain signs of potential identity theft, they will be given access to a leading identity protection service, free of charge, and we are writing to them this week setting out how that will work.
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12 May 2023
Important information about Capita's cyber incident
Capita recently reported a cyber incident involving hackers targeting some of its computer servers – potentially impacting several of the cross-sector businesses it serves. We use Capita’s technology platform (Hartlink) to support our in-house pension administration processes and have been liaising closely with the company over the course of its forensic investigations.
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9 May 2023
Bust the pensions jargon
Planning for your future’s tough enough without industry phrases getting in the way. Check out some of the most common.
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Videos for members
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Member video
Making the most of My USS - your online portal
Watch our video about how to make the most of My USS - your online portal.
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Member video
Your hybrid pension - the basics
Watch our video to find out what you need do to manage your hybrid pension and make the most of your savings for the future.
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Member video
Looking after loved ones
Watch our Looking after loved ones video that explains your benefits as a member in more detail should the worst happen.
Webinars
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Member Webinar
Our journey to Net Zero
Here’s your chance to catch up on our latest webinar where you’ll hear from USSIM's Head of Strategic Equities – Innes McKeand and Head of Responsible Investment - David Russell. They talk about why climate change matters for investments, what Net Zero is and how they’re planning to achieve our Net Zero ambition, and of course what this means for members.
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26 September 2023
Focus on Pensions Tax
This session includes: an overview of benefits - a summary of the key features and benefits of being a member in USS, how USS works – a brief look at how your benefits build up in USS, pension tax – including Annual Allowance, Tapered Annual Allowance, MPAA and Lifetime Allowance, managing tax – including USS specific tax mitigation options like Enhanced Opt Out and Voluntary Salary Cap. -
21 June 2022
Understanding DC
This session looks at the key features of the Investment Builder (the defined contribution or DC section of USS), how you can build up savings and how you can take your Investment Builder savings. So whether you’ve recently started to save in the Investment Builder, or have been doing so for a while and just want to know more, make sure you register now and join the webinar.
How-to video guides
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My USS: How to reset your password or PIN
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My USS: How to make additional contributions
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My USS: How to update your TRA
Learn how to update your Target Retirement Age in My USS.
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