Members are reminded to review their beneficiary information to ensure their designations are up to date. Your beneficiary is the person(s) or organization(s) that you choose to receive your pension benefits after your death. Pension legislation requires that your spouse be named as your primary beneficiary unless your spouse waives this right. If you do […]
The UBC Faculty Pension Plan Board recently approved the termination of one of the two active global equity managers, JP Morgan, and the hiring of a new global equity manager, Arrowstreet Capital. This change affects the Balanced Fund and Foreign Equity Fund options. Effective October 2017, the assets being managed by JP Morgan will be […]
The Plan held its annual Pension Forum on May 10 at the Marine Drive Residences. A presentation was given by the UBC FPP trustees and management on the Plan’s 2016 investment performance and a review of the 2016/17 initiatives. View the presentation online.
An election process will be held for two Board members, to be elected by and from the membership of the UBC Faculty Pension Plan (FPP), to serve on the Board of Trustees for a four-year period from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2021. Dr. Joy Begley’s and Dr. Lorenzo Garlappi’s terms will end on […]
The UBC Faculty Pension Plan (FPP) was established on April 1, 1967, making 2017 its 50th year of operation. The Plan has garnered respect as one of the largest defined contribution plans in Canada with over 6000 members and more than $2.1 billion in assets. The UBC FPP is one of the most valued benefits […]