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 […]
As of 4:00 pm 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, November 30. Thank you to all the candidates and members who participated in this election.
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? […]
[Originally published October 25, 2023] An election is underway to vote for two Plan members to serve as trustees on the UBC Faculty Pension Plan (FPP) Board. Every vote is important in determining who will represent the interests of FPP members. Read the Candidate Statements and Vote Online Voting closes at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, […]
[Originally published May 24, 2023] The Plan held its annual Pension Forum on May 9, 2023. The presentation included updates on the Plan’s investment performance, recent Plan investment changes, membership and financial highlights, and our 2022/23 initiatives. The presentation was then followed by a question period. If you weren’t able to attend, you may view […]
An election process will be held for two Board members, to be elected by and from the membership of the UBC Faculty Pension Plan (FPP), to serve on the Board of Trustees for a four-year period from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2027. UBC Elections has been tasked with the duty of holding the […]
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, […]
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 […]
The UBC Faculty Pension Plan’s 2022 Annual Report is now online. This report includes plan highlights, membership and financial statistics, fund performance and other investment updates. The Plan’s audited Financial statements as at December 31, 2022 are also available online. View the 2022 UBC FPP Annual Report
Market Commentary – Third Quarter 2023
October 30, 2023
The following market commentary is courtesy of the Plan’s Foreign Equity investment manager, MFS Investment Management Canada Ltd.