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Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)

USS is the largest private pension scheme in the United Kingdom in terms of assets. Established in 1974, USS is the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK.

Country

United Kingdom

AUM ($B, AS AT DATE OF ASSET ALLOCATION)

$101

Performance (%, 1YR)

11.2

Chief Executive

Carol Young

Chief Investment Officer

Simon Pilcher

Chair

Dame Kate Barker, Sarah Bates (USS Investment Management)

Asset allocation

20.7% Bonds

59.4% Listed Equities

0% Private Equity

10.9% Infrastructure

6% Property

3% Private Debt

Website

View the annual report

Global Pension Transparency Benchmark country system description

Asset allocation as of March 31, 2024. All information is as per the most recent annual report or other publicly available data via the fund's website

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