Transfers into the UBC Faculty Pension Plan
Did you know that you are allowed to transfer registered funds into the Faculty Pension Plan from a Canadian financial institution or a previous employer’s Canadian pension plan? This includes funds from Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs), Locked-in Retirement Accounts, Registered Retirement Income Funds, Life Income Funds, and Registered Pension Plans. The Faculty Pension Plan […]
Save the date: 2019 Pension Forum
On Wednesday, May 15, 2019, the UBC Faculty Pension Plan will host its Pension Forum – a great opportunity for members to hear the latest news about their pension plan and to meet the Plan’s trustees, management and staff. There will be a presentation on the Plan’s 2018 investment performance and a review of the 2018/19 initiatives. […]
For RRIF/LIF-Type Payment Accounts: Deadline for 2018 Non-Scheduled Withdrawals
The last date to request non-scheduled withdrawals from RRIF/LIF-Type Payment accounts for this calendar year is Friday, December 14, 2018.
Paperless option for members enrolled in UBC benefits and pension
The next time you log into your account with Sun Life, you will be asked to confirm how you would like to receive your documents. If you are enrolled in the UBC dental/extended health benefits program or Retirement and Survivor Benefits program and you want to submit your claims electronically, you should elect “paperless.” This […]
2018 Pension Forum Presentation Online
The Plan held its annual Pension Forum on May 16 at the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre. A presentation was given by the FPP trustees and management on the Plan’s 2017 investment performance and a review of the 2017/18 initiatives. View the presentation slides or webcast online.
View your transaction details online at mysunlife.ca/ubcfpp
Your transaction details like the date and amount of each contribution will no longer appear on your quarterly statements. Instead, you can find your detailed transaction history by signing in to mysunlife.ca/ubcfpp. Under Investments, select Manage plan > my plan > Check on account > View transaction history
Beneficiary Designations
Members are reminded to review their beneficiary information to ensure their designations are up to date. Your beneficiary is the person(s) or organization(s) that you choose to receive your pension benefits after your death. Pension legislation requires that your spouse be named as your primary beneficiary unless your spouse waives this right. If you do […]
Retirement Guide
The UBC Faculty Pension Plan gives you unique retirement income options. Our retirement guide includes an overview of the features and benefits of each option and information on how to navigate your journey to, and through, retirement. View the Retirement Guide online.
Faculty Pension Plan Update Newsletter – August 2018
The August 2018 issue of the UBC Faculty Pension Plan Update newsletter is now available online. In this issue: Paperless option for members enrolled in UBC benefits and pension 2018 Pension Forum presentation online View your transaction details online at mysunlife.ca/ubcfpp Beneficiary Designations Retirement Guide Read the newsletter online
Change in Global Equity Manager
As reported in the September newsletter, the UBC Faculty Pension Plan Board approved the termination of one of the two active global equity managers, JP Morgan, and the hiring of a new global equity manager, Arrowstreet Capital. The assets were transferred to Arrowstreet on October 27, 2017. The change was made because JP Morgan had […]