Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)
Pension Schemes Bill gets final approval and waits for Royal Assent
The long-debated Pension Schemes Bill has received parliamentary approval, guaranteeing its place on the statute book.
Universities set for further USS strike action
The University and College Union (UCU) has announced a further 14 days of strike action at 74 UK universities in a continuing dispute about pensions and pay.
USS names chair-elect as David Eastwood retires
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) has appointed Dame Kate Barker as its trustee chair-elect after Sir David Eastwood announced his retirement.
USS 'pushing regulator limits' as it submits 2018 valuation
The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) is expected to submit its 2018 valuation to The Pensions Regulator in the coming days, despite admitting it is “pushing their limits” in terms of acceptable risk.
UCU threatens fresh strike action over USS
Universities across the country are on alert for fresh strike action as the University and College Union (UCU) prepares to ballot members.
USS 'obstructed whistleblower' in quest over 2017 valuation
The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) allegedly obstructed a whistleblower as she tried to discover the true value of the deficit in its defined benefit (DB) section, according to reports.
USS appoints chief pensions officer
Helen McEwan has been named chief pensions officer at the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), replacing Kevin Smith who retired last year.
New USS valuation reports 52% fall in deficit
The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) saw its deficit fall by £3.9bn on a technical provisions basis over a one-year period, its latest valuation reveals.
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week's top stories included the High Court ruling that guaranteed minimum pensions must be equalised, and Ford offering partial defined benefit transfers to members.
The problems with forecasting longevity
Trends in longevity and mortality have proven difficult to forecast historically, but are vital to funding schemes and ensuring adequate retirement pots. James Phillips explores the key influences
USS warned of 'pernicious consequences' of accepting joint expert panel review
The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) is being pressed to ignore advice from a joint expert panel, which would store up problems with "pernicious consequences" for the higher education sector.
USS and BTPS to pay Thames Water leakage penalty
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) and the BT Pension Scheme (BTPS) will be asked to pick up the tab for some of the £120m penalty levied on Thames Water.
USS invests £330m in private rented sector with Places for People
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) has entered into a £330m joint venture with Places for People to acquire a range of private rented residential assets.
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week's top stories included coverage of the much-anticipated defined benefit (DB) white paper and the sector's reaction.
USS members should bear most cost of higher contributions, say respondents
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) members should be responsible for most of the cost of increased contributions if the scheme's defined benefit (DB) section remains open to accrual, Pensions Buzz respondents say.
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week's top stories included coverage of the ongoing Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) saga, where members rejected a negotiated deal between their union and the employers.
USS epic continues after UCU rejects proposed reforms
Strike action is set to continue at universities across the country after the University and College Union (UCU) rejected a negotiated deal to reform the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS).
Are UUK reform proposals for USS workable?
Michael Klimes asks if the proposal to close USS to future accrual is realistic
Academics call on USS trustees to explain deficit maths
Over 50 academics in the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) have urged the fund's trustees to explain calculations used to calculate its deficit.
USS deficit talk is 'scaremongering', Altmann says
Coverage of the growth of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) deficit is 'scaremongering', former pensions minister Baroness Ros Altmann has told the House of Lords.
USS expands alternative property portfolio with £95m acquisition
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) has increased its allocation to alternative property assets with the purchase of 32 nurseries and one special educational school.
USS members launch renewed assault on weapon investments
Members of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) have relaunched their campaign pressing trustees to ditch weapon investments, arguing they need a "pension to be proud of".
How USS is tackling climate change risks
Universities Superannuation Scheme is one of few UK pension funds actively addressing climate change risks. Co-head of responsible investment David Russell tells Stephanie Baxter how to bring the rest of the industry up to speed.
USS deficit rises 83% to £5.3bn in three years
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) has seen its funding deficit increase by £2.4bn in its latest triennial valuation as low gilt yields pushed up its liabilities.
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