Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) related stories
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UK pension beefs up private equity staffThe second-largest pension fund in the UK is increasing its headcount as it seeks to grow its private equity allocation.
- UK pension commits $750m to US start-up fund
A fund led by former Standard Life executives has signed a strategic relationship with USS, a relatively recent entrant to the asset class.
- USS invests $200m in Partners Group
USS makes a $200 million (€149 million) investment in Partners Group’s new hedge fund of funds strategy that is being replicated by other large financial houses.
- USS ponders £6bn alternatives push
Universities Superannuation Scheme, a UK pension fund with £22bn under management, is reportedly thinking of moving up to 20% of assets into strategies including private equity and infrastructure.
- Roger Gray Named USS CIO
Roger Gray has been named chief investment officer of UK pension system Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS). He previously was CIO of Hermes Investment Management, and succeeds the retiring Peter Moon.
- peHUB Wire: Thursday, September 3, 2009
Random Ramblings
- peHUB Wire: Thursday, September 3, 2009
Random Ramblings
Pension funds weigh up private equity prospectsThe turmoil of the global markets has thrown asset allocation into chaos, and pension funds are now faced with an over-exposure to the buyouts world.
Top of the asset classFalling returns from private equity funds are inevitable, and the challenge for investors is how to cope. Mike Powell of the Universities Superannuation Scheme, is preparing for less, but remains confident about the future.