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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

$99

Performance (%, 1YR)

4.40

Chief Executive

Carol Young, Simon Pilcher (USS Investment Management)

Chief Investment Officer

Simon Pilcher

Performance Notes

Based on Investment Builder (DC fund) Growth fund

Chair

Kate Barker, Sarah Bates (USS Investment Management)

Asset allocation

Based on DC Growth Fund

59.8% Public Equities

12% Infrastructure

4.2% Real Estate

3.7% Private Growth

4.9% UK Govt Bonds

9.9% Public Credit

5.5% Private Credit

Website

View the annual report

Global Pension Transparency Benchmark country system description

Asset allocation as of March 31, 2025. All information is as per the most recent annual report or other publicly available data via the fund's website

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