Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) overview
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CVs may sort out poor performers, zombie funds – WIPM Summit
GP-leds 'could be used for something good' as the industry sees more ageing funds, according to the Universities Superannuation Scheme's Teia Merring.
UK pensions face balancing act with government's domestic investment drive
The voluntary initiative doubles the overall target for private markets investment by pension funds by 2030 and broadens the range of assets covered.
USS urges GP transparency around CVs, NAV loans
There have been cases when continuation funds have been 'misused and overused', according to Teia Merring, senior investment director at USS and chair of ILPA.
USS 'made major strides' in ESG
USS Investment Management is divesting from certain sectors. David Russell, head of responsible investment at the UK's largest private pension, explains.
Story of the Year: Pension trio makes investment case for action on climate change
A joint statement in March by California State Teachers’ Retirement System, Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund and UK’s USS Investment Management signaled a significant shift in reallocation of capital.
Responsible Investment special: USS on ESG and how the climate is changing
David Russell, head of responsible investment at USS Investment Management, part of the UK’s largest pension scheme, outlines his ESG priorities
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) contact information
Offices
3rd floor, Royal Liver Building, Liverpool, L3 1PY, United KingdomContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Mr. Ben Levenstein | Job titleHead of Private Markets | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email  ------- |
| Ms. Patricia A | Job titleInvestment Director, Private Equity | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email ---------- |
| Ms. Genevieve Aldridge | Job titleSenior Associate, Private Markets | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email --------- |
| Mr. Christopher Allen | Job titlePortfolio Manager | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email ------- |
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) fund commitments
Known fund commitments: 21
| Fund | Manager | Commitment date | Commitment size |
|---|---|---|---|
Manager ----- | Commitment date- | Commitment size- | |
Manager --------- | Commitment date- | Commitment size ---------- | |
Manager --------- | Commitment dateJun 2015 | Commitment size ------ | |
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The so-called 'zombie fund' problem persists and LPs are concerned
Investors expect the number of tail-end vehicles still holding assets to rise amid ongoing liquidity pressures and difficulties in GPs differentiating themselves.
CalSTRS’ Ailman: Titan of PE asset allocation leaves enviable legacy
Christopher Ailman, one of the longest serving public CIOs in the US, has been instrumental in growing the pension’s private markets portfolio and continues to shine a light on sustainability and ESG.
Side Letter: Net zero tensions; Bonaccord's APAC advantage; Munich PEP's return
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Side Letter: Ailman's PE conviction; USS's RI boss loss; KIAL's FoF pause
CalSTRS CIO Christopher Ailman remains bullish on private equity despite its flaws. Plus: An Indian GP has paused efforts to raise a fund of funds; and UK pension giant USS is saying goodbye to a pioneer of responsible investing. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
GPIF earmarks more than $6bn for private equity
The figure is almost 12 times the size of its private equity portfolio as of end-March.
ESG: An increasingly critical value-creation lever
As sustainability concerns affect consumer behaviours, aligning portfolio companies with future trends is an opportunity to create value.
Japan forges its own ESG approach
The country’s limited partners will continue to favour corporate engagement over exclusionary screening of controversial sectors.
Seven signs Japan is realising its potential
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