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An archive of information from the 2017 valuation.

Capita 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.

USS and Morgan Sindall Investments Limited (MSIL) have launched a new joint venture (JV) – the ‘Supported Housing Investment Limited Partnership’ (SHIP). The landmark transaction brings together USS, one of the largest pension schemes and real estate investors in the UK, with MSIL’s market-leading expertise in social infrastructure development and investment.

Important information about your Money Purchase AVC arrangement (MPAVC) with Prudential.

Watch our videos to find out how the JNC’s proposed changes could affect your pension, if implemented.

A valuation is an assessment of the scheme’s assets (the investments we hold, and the returns we expect to make on those investments) and the liabilities (the amount we need to pay the pensions already earned).

With the 2020 valuation providing a snapshot of our financial position as at 31 March 2020, market conditions are likely to paint a more negative picture than was anticipated before the COVID-19 pandemic. Mel Duffield, Pensions Strategy Executive, explains why it’s important for us to complete the 2020 valuation.

Changes to USS pension benefits

Universities Superannuation Scheme – the UK’s largest private pension scheme by way of assets – has become one of the first schemes of its kind to enable members of its Defined Contribution (DC) “Investment Builder” funds to enjoy the benefits of its “private markets” investments.