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A long-term approach is key to making sure we can align to our members’ long-term investment needs for their future.

Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited (USS) – the trustee of one of the largest pension schemes in the UK – is delighted to announce Sandra Carlisle as the new Head of Responsible Investment at USS Investment Management Limited (USSIM), the principal investment manager and adviser to the scheme.

Bill Galvin, USS’s Group Chief Executive, said: “We are very sorry that some USS member data held by Capita may have been accessed by a third party. Data privacy and security is a top priority for us, and we know our members will be concerned by this news.

See what two leading independent experts think about some of the most common ways to save for your future.

USS provides valuable benefits to your family or other dependants, if you die whilst paying into the scheme. We could also provide benefits, if you have to stop working because of ill health or incapacity.

You can usually change your mind about the retirement options you’ve chosen, as long as you give us enough notice.

Watch the videos that answer your questions and provide more information on how we’re responding to COVID-19 and on the 2020 valuation.

Technical notes and analysis relevant to our role and duties as trustee.

At the moment, the combined contribution rate is 30.7% – you pay 9.6% of your salary, and on top of the salary they pay you, employers pay 21.1% to the scheme.