All Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) articles
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UK universities pension fund names new head of responsible investment
Carlisle was most recently head of sustainability at Jupiter Asset Management
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USS employers urge scheme for fast conclusion of 2023 valuation
Employers ‘wish to be cautious and proportionate’ in making responses to USS’s improved funding position
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190 investors write to companies over management of nature
Launch reflects growing focus on nature in sign of defiance against US clampdown on collaboration
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USS and academics develop new approach to climate scenarios
New narrative scenarios are more realistic than mainstream quantitative scenarios, according to new report
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Analysis: Disagreements abound over pension funds’ climate scenario models
USS wants more ‘useful’ ways of assessing climate pathways, while experts at UK pension regulator tell funds to challenge consultants on current results
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USS reduces carbon emission intensity by 21% but warns more needs to be done
‘The government and regulators have a huge part to play here, not least by ensuring a predictable, transparent, and stable regulatory environment,’ says Innes McKeand
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USS sees assets under management drop by 16%
USS asset under management fell from £90.8bn to £75.5bn last year
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UK Court of Appeal dismisses case brought against USS directors
Claims against USS directors were ‘bound to fail’, according to Judge Sarah Asplin
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USS consults on lowering contribution rate to 16.2%
Indicative results reflect a significant change in the economy since the 2020 valuation was finalised in the latter half of 2021
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USS aims to be ‘more rigorous’ in its stewardship
New approach ‘may see us vote against reappointment of responsible directors,’ says USS chair
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Universities Superannuation Scheme resumes fossil fuels court battle
The claim is one of the UK’s largest crowdfunded legal actions and has attracted significant grassroots support from other pension members
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Analysis: How to navigate cyber security crisis management
More than 400 pension funds using Capita’s services should check whether their scheme’s data could be affected
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Universities Superannuation Scheme enlists new group chief
Carol Young will succeed Bill Galvin later this year as group CEO of USS
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Asset owners target top management performance at AGMs
Decisions on ESG and executive pay are also top priorities
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People moves: APG Asset Management appoints multi-asset managing director
DC Investment Forum, Cambridge Associates, APG, USS, Newton, Fulcrum
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USS chief signals ‘cautious optimism’ as new report shows £5bn surplus
CEO says more ups and downs may come before end-March official valuation of UK academics’ DB scheme
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USS chief to step down next year after decade in role
During his tenure, Bill Galvin has built a high-performing executive team, and has steered the scheme through challenging circumstances
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USS emphasises value for money after ‘unwelcome’ benefit changes
UK universities pension scheme says analysis shows it is almost a quarter cheaper than peers
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USS launches inaugural asset-backed securities mandate
Initial focus on investment grade and likely to exceed £1bn over the next couple of years
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USS to take closer look at improved funding position given market flux
Scheme to hold “Accelerated Year-End Review” to get more considered insight into the scheme’s funding position as at 31 March 2022