The UBC Pension Administration Office will be closed on Tuesday, August 27 for a staff event. However, our Member Services team will be available by email and phone on August 27 from 8:30 am to 11 am. After 11 am, if your matter is urgent, please leave us a detailed message with your full name and contact […]
The following market commentary is courtesy of the Plan’s Canadian Equity investment manager, Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management. During the quarter, economic releases pointed to a generally resilient pace of activity in the US economy, although there was clear evidence of slowing momentum. Some economic data was weaker with downside surprises relative to market […]
Learn about 2023 membership and financial highlights, investment updates, fund performance, and the Board’s 2023/2024 initiatives.
The UBC FPP 2023 Annual Report and audited Financial statements as at December 31, 2023 are now online. The annual report includes 2023 membership and financial highlights, investment updates, fund performance, and the FPP Board’s 2023/2024 initiatives. Visit Annual Reports & Financial Statements
The following market commentary is courtesy of the Plan’s Canadian Equity investment manager, Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management. Global economic divergences grew in the first quarter of 2024. In the US, economic data releases continued to show above-trend growth. Following two consecutive months of reaccelerating inflation, the narrative shifted away from the possibility of […]
Registration is open for the UBC FPP’s annual Pension Forum taking place on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 11 am, online via Zoom. The Pension Forum is an opportunity for you to join us online and hear recent updates and news from the FPP Board and management. Here are the topics we’ll cover in this 40-minute presentation: […]
The following market commentary is courtesy of the Plan’s Canadian Equity investment manager, Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel Ltd. Summary This year ended up being a strong one for markets, as evidence of easing inflationary pressures emerged in the fourth quarter. We have witnessed consecutive months in October and November where inflation in Canada hovered just […]
Market Commentary – Third Quarter 2024
October 30, 2024
The following market commentary is courtesy of the Plan’s Fossil Fuel Free Equity and Bond investment manager, Jarislowsky Fraser Global Investment Management. Economic Review In the third quarter, the global macroeconomic environment was characterized by continued, albeit steeper, downward moves in both headline and core inflation, as well as market-based measures of inflation expectations. This […]