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Results: UBC Faculty Pension Plan Election

The UBC Faculty Pension Plan (FPP) Board election results are now in. We would like to congratulate Dr. Martin Comyn and Dr. Robert L. Heinkel for their re-election as trustees to serve on the Board from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2027. Martin is a retired TRIUMF Research Scientist and was first elected to […]

Faculty Pension Plan Update Newsletter – November 2023

The November 2023 issue of the UBC Faculty Pension Plan Update newsletter is now available online. In this issue: UBC Faculty Pension Plan Election – Vote by Nov 20 Online seminar for members approaching retirement: Understanding Your Retirement Income Options Online seminar for all members: Understanding Your Faculty Pension Plan Which investments are right for you? […]

Market Commentary – Third Quarter 2023

Market Commentary – Third Quarter 2023

The following market commentary is courtesy of the Plan’s Foreign Equity investment manager, MFS Investment Management Canada Ltd. Global Equity market review Canadian Equity market review U.S. Equity market review Canadian Fixed Income market review Disclaimer The views expressed in this report are those of MFS and are subject to change at any time. Issued […]

Market Commentary – Second Quarter 2023

The following market commentary is courtesy of the Plan’s Canadian Equity investment manager, Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management. After the volatile financial markets experienced in March, investors welcomed a more stable market environment in the second quarter. Investor sentiment improved in response to several factors, including the resolution of the US debt ceiling discussions, […]

Market Commentary – First Quarter 2023

The following market commentary is courtesy of the Plan’s Canadian Equity investment manager, Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management. The first quarter of 2023 was a whirlwind for global financial markets. There was positive market sentiment early on that was largely driven by strong economic data, China’s economic reopening and subdued inflation releases. That positive […]