Pension Administration Office Holiday Closure
The UBC Pension Administration Office will be closed from Dec 25, 2018 to Jan 1, 2019 inclusive.
Office Holiday Closure
The UBC Pension Administration Office will be closed from December 25, 2018 to January 1, 2019 inclusive. The office will reopen on January 2, 2019. If you have an urgent pension inquiry during the holiday closure, please leave a message at 604-827-3286. These messages will be monitored over the holiday period. The UBC FPP trustees, […]
Faculty Pension Plan Update Newsletter – November 2018
The November 2018 issue of the UBC Faculty Pension Plan Update newsletter is now available online. In this issue: What are my options at retirement? Transfers into the UBC Faculty Pension Plan Save the date: 2019 Pension Forum For RRIF/LIF-Type Payment Accounts: Deadline for 2018 Non-Scheduled Withdrawals Office Holiday Closure Read the newsletter online
Transfers into the UBC Faculty Pension Plan
Did you know that you are allowed to transfer registered funds into the Faculty Pension Plan from a Canadian financial institution or a previous employer’s Canadian pension plan? This includes funds from Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs), Locked-in Retirement Accounts, Registered Retirement Income Funds, Life Income Funds, and Registered Pension Plans. The Faculty Pension Plan […]
Save the date: 2019 Pension Forum
On Wednesday, May 15, 2019, the UBC Faculty Pension Plan will host its Pension Forum – 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 2018 investment performance and a review of the 2018/19 initiatives. […]
For RRIF/LIF-Type Payment Accounts: Deadline for 2018 Non-Scheduled Withdrawals
The last date to request non-scheduled withdrawals from RRIF/LIF-Type Payment accounts for this calendar year is Friday, December 14, 2018.
Paperless option for members enrolled in UBC benefits and pension
The next time you log into your account with Sun Life, you will be asked to confirm how you would like to receive your documents. If you are enrolled in the UBC dental/extended health benefits program or Retirement and Survivor Benefits program and you want to submit your claims electronically, you should elect “paperless.” This […]
2018 Pension Forum Presentation Online
The Plan held its annual Pension Forum on May 16 at the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre. A presentation was given by the FPP trustees and management on the Plan’s 2017 investment performance and a review of the 2017/18 initiatives. View the presentation slides or webcast online.
Market Commentary – Third Quarter 2018
November 6, 2018
Global markets delivered mixed returns in the third quarter of 2018 with the U.S. market supported by strong economic growth outperforming other major markets. Canadian stock and bond markets and emerging market stocks all had negative returns for the quarter. Concerns still remain regarding synchronized central bank policy tightening, rising protectionism, trade disputes, high global […]