Pension scheme 'fully funded', valuation finds
The Universities Superannuation Scheme had more than enough assets to pay for current and former members' pensions as of 31 March 2008, the scheme's valuation report, due out this month, will say.But...
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Brexit uncertainty may hit university pensions
Market shocks caused by Brexit vote may have implications for sector＊s largest pension scheme
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What next for UCU and Jo Grady after strike ballot failure?
With one dispute won but another floundering, some believe lack of strikes could actually benefit UK＊s main academic union?in latest talks with employers, but others are preparing to try to unseat...
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Under-strain USS moots higher retirement age
Academics joining old universities could see their retirement age rise above 65 as the Universities Superannuation Scheme launches a major consultation exercise to meet increased pension costs. The...
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King＊s posts ?154 million deficit as pension charges hit UK sector
Huge deficits emerge as universities start to publish 2018-19 accounts 每 but impact will be reversed next year
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Top-up pensions contributions
John Mitchell (Letters, THES, April 28) seemingly thinks research grant-holders, rather than universities, are "employers" of those whose salaries are funded by the grant. The Association of...
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Sector considers options to meet predicted pension shortfall
When it comes to academics' highly regarded pension arrangements, the status quo is not an option, according to Bill Wakeham, chair of the Employers' Pensions Forum, writes Melanie Newman. "An ageing...
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Fresh UK pension scheme talks ＆could avert further strikes＊
UCU, employers and USS will discuss the ongoing pensions row, following series of recommendations from expert panel??
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Top-up pensions contributions
As an academic approaching retirement in 18 months, I was particularly drawn to Oswald's article. I would strongly support moves to encourage the USS to increase the proportion of salary paid at...
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Stop investing in arms trade, university pension fund is told
The Universities Superannuation Scheme＊s stake in former cluster bomb manufacturer Textron is an inappropriate use of savings, campaigners say
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UCU chief urges v-cs to speak out to avert UK pensions strike
Jo Grady says ＆a lot of＊ university leaders want to strike a deal over contributions to Universities Superannuation Scheme
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Pension rejig set to inhibit job mobility
Moving jobs between old and new universities is about to become more difficult as pension schemes diverge further. The problem is set to get worse as a result of the Pensions and Finance Acts coming...
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Union calls 14-day strike in UK pay and pensions dispute
Walkouts to?escalate over February and March
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Calculating the pensions pay-off
I am surprised that there appears to be so much misunderstanding as to USS pension benefits. I would indeed have been delighted on retirement 18 months ago to have received a tax-free, six-figure...
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Pensioners must guard fund from employer raids
When the Universities Superannuation Scheme replaced the Federated Superannuation Scheme for Universities it was one of the best schemes around. But time moves on. Memory of the difficulties caused...