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April 11, 2017
The April 2017 issue of the UBC Faculty Pension Plan Update newsletter is now available online. In this issue: Pension Forum, May 10: Attend In Person or via Online Webcast UBC Faculty Pension Plan 2016 Annual Report Financial and Retirement Planning Tools Change to Target Income Replacement Ratio How to calculate your Investment Fees Board of Trustees […]
March 27, 2017
Members are invited to attend the UBC Faculty Pension Plan Pension Forum on Wednesday, May 10. This annual event is a great opportunity for members to hear the latest news about their pension plan and to meet the Plan’s trustees, management and staff. There will be a presentation on the Plan’s 2016 investment performance and […]
March 27, 2017
The UBC Faculty Pension Plan’s annual report, 2016 Year in Review, is now available online. The report includes plan highlights, membership and financial statistics, fund and investment managers’ rates of return, and a market commentary. The Plan’s audited Financial statements will be available by the end of April 2017. View the 2016 UBC FPP Annual Report.
March 27, 2017
Did you know there are tools available through mysunlife.ca/ubcfpp to help you with your financial and retirement planning? You have access to these tools to assist you with your personal finances. Asset Allocation Tool: Which investments are right for you? The UBC Faculty Pension Plan (FPP) provides seven investment options offering a variety of asset […]
March 27, 2017
Every two years, the UBC Faculty Pension Plan (FPP) Board of Trustees reviews the Statement of Investment Objectives and Beliefs as required by the Plan’s Governance Policy. The Statement of Investment Objectives and Beliefs forms part of the Statement of Investment Policies and Goals. At their January 18, 2017 meeting, the Board approved a change […]
March 27, 2017
In the August 2016 UBC FPP Update, we provided an overview of the fees that are charged by each of the five investment funds available to FPP plan members. The Fund Management Fee (FMF) of each of the investment funds at the end of March 31, 2017 are shown below. Fund Annualized FMF Percentage UBC […]
March 27, 2017
Every two years, the UBC Faculty Pension Plan (FPP) holds an election for two Plan members to join the FPP Board of Trustees. There will be an election this coming fall. The election process from start to finish takes a few months to complete and includes the following steps: Call for Nominations A Call for […]
March 1, 2017
The 2016 Annual Report for the UBC Supplemental Arrangement is now available.
February 8, 2017
The UBC Faculty Association has partnered with UBC Continuing Studies to provide a three-part lecture series on financial planning. All members of the UBC Faculty Association are invited to attend these informative sessions. The UBC Faculty Pension Plan will present on Tuesday, March 7 from 12:40 p.m. to 1:25 p.m. in Room 100, Neville Scarfe […]
Oct 21, 2026
Market Commentary – Third Quarter 2026
Oct 20, 2026
RRIF/LIF-Type Payment Accounts: Deadline for 2026 Non-Scheduled Withdrawals
Jul 22, 2026
Scheduled Sun Life Maintenance: Aug 8-9, 2026
Jul 21, 2026
Update on Real Assets Fund Investment Option
Jul 20, 2026
Market Commentary – Second Quarter 2026
Market Commentary – Fourth Quarter 2016
January 24, 2017
The equity markets had another strong quarter in the fourth quarter of 2016, reflecting more positive reports on potential improvements in many developed countries worldwide. The surprise election of Donald Trump also helped equity markets as many felt that his pro-business stance would be beneficial for the markets. The U.S. Federal Reserve increased interest rates […]