Board of Trustees Election Results
We would like to congratulate Dr. Joy Begley and Dr. Lorenzo Garlappi, who have been re-elected as members of the UBC Faculty Pension Plan Board of Trustees in the recent election. Their terms of office are from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2021. Thank you to all the candidates and members who participated in […]
Manage your account on mysunlife.ca/ubcfpp
Did you know that UBC Faculty Pension Plan (FPP) members have access to their account on a dedicated, customized website at mysunlife.ca/ubcfpp? Once signed in, you have the following options to manage your defined contribution (money purchase plan) and RRIF/LIF-Type Payment accounts: Make changes to your investments View your quarterly Statements of Account View your […]
Save the date: 2018 Pension Forum
On Wednesday, May 16, 2018, 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 2017 investment performance and a review of the 2017/18 initiatives. […]
For RRIF/LIF-Type Payment accounts: Deadline for 2017 Non-scheduled Withdrawals
The last date to request non-scheduled withdrawals from RRIF/LIF-Type Payment accounts for this calendar year is Friday, December 8, 2017.
Office Holiday Closure
The UBC Pension Administration Office will be closed from December 25, 2017 to January 1, 2018 inclusive. The office will reopen on January 2, 2018. If you have an urgent pension inquiry during the holiday closure, please leave a message at 604-827-3286. These messages will be monitored daily over the holiday period. The UBC FPP […]
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 […]
Termination of Global Equity Manager, JP Morgan
The UBC Faculty Pension Plan Board recently 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. This change affects the Balanced Fund and Foreign Equity Fund options. Effective October 2017, the assets being managed by JP Morgan will be […]
Pension Forum Presentation Online
The Plan held its annual Pension Forum on May 10 at the Marine Drive Residences. A presentation was given by the UBC FPP trustees and management on the Plan’s 2016 investment performance and a review of the 2016/17 initiatives. View the presentation online.
UBC Faculty Pension Plan Election: Call for Nominations
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, 2018 to December 31, 2021. Dr. Joy Begley’s and Dr. Lorenzo Garlappi’s terms will end on […]
The UBC Faculty Pension Plan celebrates its 50th anniversary
The UBC Faculty Pension Plan (FPP) was established on April 1, 1967, making 2017 its 50th year of operation. The Plan has garnered respect as one of the largest defined contribution plans in Canada with over 6000 members and more than $2.1 billion in assets. The UBC FPP is one of the most valued benefits […]