USS rejects request to review assumptions for latest valuation; UUK to 'keep up pressure'

Hope William-Smith
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The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) has refused a request by UK university employers to review the assumptions for its 2020 valuation which calculated a funding shortfall of almost £18bn.

USS reported a technical provisions deficit of between £14.9bn and £17.9bn as of 31 March 2020 earlier this month, and subsequently delayed its valuation. The scheme launched a consultation on s...

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