May 10, 2022
The Plan held its annual Pension Forum on May 3, 2022. The presentation included updates on the 2021 Board initiatives and projects, financial and membership statistics, and investment reviews for 2021 and the first quarter of 2022. The presentation was then followed by a question period. If you weren’t able to attend, you may view […]
April 26, 2022
The UBC Faculty Pension Plan’s 2021 Annual Report is now online. This report includes plan highlights, membership and financial statistics, fund and investment managers’ rates of return, and an investment commentary. The Plan’s audited Financial statements as at December 31, 2021 are also available online. View the 2021 UBC FPP Annual Report
March 31, 2022
Members are invited to participate in the UBC Faculty Pension Plan (FPP) Pension Forum at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 via Zoom. Join us to hear the latest news regarding your pension plan, and to ask questions of the Board trustees and management. There will be a 30-minute presentation on the Plan’s 2021 […]
February 28, 2022
The Pension Administration Office is open for members who wish to drop off forms and/or ask general questions in person. Our office is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Our Member Services team is available by phone and email from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We will continue […]
February 15, 2022
The global economic recovery continued in the fourth quarter of 2021, but at a slower pace and with emerging distinctions between industries. Notably, energy prices continued to push higher, extending the energy sector’s winning streak and putting those in the “inflation is transitory” camp – not to mention managers of fossil fuel free funds – […]
December 24, 2021
The Pension Administration Office will be closed for the holidays from December 25, 2021 to January 3, 2021 inclusive. Our office will reopen on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. If you have an urgent pension inquiry during the holiday closure, please leave a message at 604-827-3286. These messages will be monitored over the holiday period. The […]
November 29, 2021
We would like to congratulate Dr. Joy Begley and Dr. Lorenzo Garlappi, who have been elected to serve on the UBC FPP Board of Trustees from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2025. Thank you to all the candidates and members who participated in this election.
November 22, 2021
As of 4:00 p.m. PT today, voting has closed for the UBC Faculty Pension Plan Election. The results of the election will be posted on our website on Thursday, December 2, 2021. Thank you to all the candidates and members who participated in this election.
November 17, 2021
The November 2021 issue of the UBC Faculty Pension Plan Update newsletter is now available online. In this issue: Update on FPP Balanced Fund Changes Register for the January 18 Investment Update Presentation Vote in the FPP Election by November 22 Keep your Beneficiary Information up to date FOR RRIF/LIF-Type Payment Accounts: Deadline for 2021 […]
May 10, 2022
2022 Pension Forum Presentation – Recording and Q&A
April 26, 2022
March 31, 2022
Pension Forum May 3, 2022 – Registration open
February 28, 2022
Pension Office Open to Visitors
February 15, 2022
Market Commentary – Fourth Quarter 2021
Market Commentary – First Quarter 2022
May 20, 2022
Both bond and stock markets started 2022 poorly, as investors began pricing in aggressive interest rate hikes in the face of rising inflation and slowing economic growth. As highlighted in previous commentaries, these trends were firmly in place towards the end of last year, but the military conflict in Europe has intensified price pressures and […]