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Universities Superannuation Scheme is now one of the biggest pension schemes in the UK in assets under management (AuM) – with a value of £60.5bn, according to its latest Annual Report & Accounts.

Essential details of how the scheme works and what it means to be a member

Defined contribution savings at a glance

Global energy company Shell has committed to take significant additional action on climate change, including a commitment to achieve net zero emissions. This is the outcome of engagement with investors as part of Climate Action 100+, led by the Church of England Pension Board and Robeco with the support of other investors, including USS and APG on behalf of ABP, among others.

Reflecting the long-term nature of the pension arrangements of our members, we take a long-term approach to investment strategy. The overall balance of our investments in the defined benefit (DB) section reflects the primary objective of any DB pension: to provide members with a set inflation-linked income for life in retirement, regardless of what happens to the economy in the future.

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It’s argued that the 2020 valuation was undermined because it was carried out in the early days of the pandemic, when global markets were crashing. It’s also argued that since financial markets have now recovered, a new valuation would yield a much brighter conclusion, resulting in less need for reductions in benefits.