Your transaction details like the date and amount of each contribution will no longer appear on your quarterly statements. Instead, you can find your detailed transaction history by signing in to mysunlife.ca/ubcfpp. Under Investments, select Manage plan > my plan > Check on account > View transaction history
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 gives you unique retirement income options. Our retirement guide includes an overview of the features and benefits of each option and information on how to navigate your journey to, and through, retirement. View the Retirement Guide online.
The August 2018 issue of the UBC Faculty Pension Plan Update newsletter is now available online. In this issue: Paperless option for members enrolled in UBC benefits and pension 2018 Pension Forum presentation online View your transaction details online at mysunlife.ca/ubcfpp Beneficiary Designations Retirement Guide Read the newsletter online
The first quarter of 2018 was marked by increased volatility and a number of factors, both positive and negative, that influenced investors’ perception of the markets going forward. During the first quarter there were 14 days when global stock markets moved by over 1% (i.e. up and down) compared to only three days in all […]
Members are invited to attend the UBC Faculty Pension Plan Pension Forum on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. 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.
The UBC Faculty Pension Plan’s annual report, 2017 Year in Review, is now available online. The report celebrates the Plan’s 50th anniversary with plan highlights, membership and financial statistics, fund and investment managers’ rates of return, and a market commentary.
Members are invited to attend the UBC Faculty Pension Plan Pension Forum on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. 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 2017 investment performance […]
The UBC Faculty Pension Plan’s annual report, 2017 Year in Review, is now available online. The report celebrates the Plan’s 50th anniversary with plan highlights, membership and financial statistics, fund and investment managers’ rates of return, and a market commentary. The Plan’s audited Financial statements are also available to view online. View the 2017 UBC FPP […]
Market Commentary – Second Quarter 2018
August 3, 2018
The second quarter of 2018 was very positive, although somewhat more volatile, for stock markets in Canada and the U.S. Strong economic performance, rising commodity prices, especially oil, low interest rates, tax cuts in the U.S. and strong growth in corporate earnings were all positives for the markets. In Canada, however, concerns still remain around […]