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Office Holiday Closure: Dec 25 to Jan 1

Office Holiday Closure: Dec 25 to Jan 1

The Pension Administration Office will be closed for the holidays from December 25 to January 1 inclusive.

Pension Office Closure – Dec 10 from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm

The UBC Pension Administration Office will close at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 10 for our staff to attend a department celebration event. We will reopen on Wednesday, December 11 at 8:30 a.m. If you have an urgent pension matter during this time, please call 604-822-8100 to leave a message. Thank you and we apologize […]

For members approaching retirement: Understanding your Retirement Income Options

Members who are thinking of retiring soon are encouraged to attend an Understanding your Retirement Income Options seminar. This 1.5-hour seminar discusses retirement considerations and explains the various options available to Plan members who are approaching retirement. The next seminar dates are: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Thursday, April 10, 2025

For all members: Understanding Your Faculty Pension Plan

Learn about the Plan’s features and benefits, investment options and your responsibilities as a member of the UBC Faculty Pension Plan in this 1-hour in-depth pension seminar. Whether you are new or have been in the Plan for a while, you’ll come away with useful information about your pension plan and how to make the […]

New guidelines for pension administration practices

The UBC Faculty Pension Plan (FPP) is required to be compliant with provincial and federal legislation, including the B.C. Pension Benefits Standards Act and the Canada Income Tax Act. In addition, the UBC FPP follows guidelines provided by the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities (CAPSA). The CAPSA is a national association of pension regulators […]

Your responsibilities as a UBC FPP member

The UBC Faculty Pension Plan (FPP) is a defined contribution pension plan. This means that your retirement income is not pre-determined – it is based on your account’s assets at the time you retire. During your working years, the key is to grow your account balance as much as possible to help you achieve your […]

Missed the Pension Forum? Watch the Video

The Plan held its annual Pension Forum on May 29, 2024. The presentation included updates on the Plan’s investment performance, recent Plan investment changes, membership and financial highlights, and our 2023/24 initiatives. The presentation was then followed by a question period. If you weren’t able to attend, you may view the recorded presentation here. We thank […]

Market Commentary: Third Quarter 2024

Read the Q3 2024 Market Commentary for an update on current market conditions.