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.
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 […]