An election is now underway for two members to join the UBC Faculty Pension Plan (FPP) Board of Trustees. These members are to be elected by and from the FPP membership, to serve on the Board for a four-year period starting January 1, 2026. FPP members have an opportunity to help decide who will serve […]
Get to know your pension plan by attending an upcoming seminar. Whether you are brand new to the Plan or retiring soon, we encourage you to learn all you can about the UBC FPP. Understanding Your Retirement Income Options This 1-hour seminar discusses retirement considerations and explains the various options available to Plan members who […]
Need assistance? Our member services are provided by two different offices: the UBC Pension Administration Office and Sun Life Client Care. Each office is responsible for different types of member inquiries. To ensure your request is handled efficiently, it’s important for members to connect with the right team that can help. Please see the below […]
It is important to regularly review your beneficiary information to ensure that your pension benefits will be paid according to your wishes. The Plan administers pre- and post-retirement death benefits in accordance with B.C. pension legislation and the designations that we have on file at the time of your death. Pension legislation requires that your […]
Q3/2025 Market Commentary Read the Q3 2025 Market Commentary for an update on current market conditions. Q3/2025 Fund Performance & Composition View the Q3 2025 Fund Performance & Compsition information sheet. Have you subscribed to the FPP Investment Bulletin? The FPP Investment Bulletin is a short email digest prepared by the UBC Pension Administration Office. […]
The Plan held its annual Pension Forum on May 7, 2025. This online presentation is an opportunity for members to hear from the FPP Board and management about Plan news and updates. This year, we covered 2024 membership and financial statistics, investment performance (including rates of return), upcoming Plan initiatives, news about Plan investment options. […]
The last date to request non-scheduled withdrawals from RRIF/LIF-Type Payment accounts for this calendar year is Friday, December 19, 2025. To request a non-scheduled withdrawal, contact the Sun Life Client Care Centre at 1-844-822-3131 (1-844-UBC-3131), and select Option 3.
The Pension Administration Office will be closed for the holidays from December 25, 2025 to January 1, 2026 inclusive. The office will resume normal operations on Friday, January 2. 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 Pension Administration Office will be closed for the holidays from December 25, 2024 to January 1, 2025 inclusive. On Thursday, January 2 and Friday, January 3, our staff will be available by phone and email; however, the office will remain closed. The office will reopen on Monday, January 6. If you have an urgent […]
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