Online seminar for members approaching retirement: Understanding Your Retirement Income Options
Thinking of retiring soon? This helpful 1.5 hour seminar discusses retirement considerations and explains the various options available to Plan members who may be approaching retirement.
Online seminar for all members: Understanding Your Faculty Pension Plan
This 1-hour seminar provides an opportunity for UBC Faculty Pension Plan members to learn about the Plan’s features and benefits, investment options and member responsibilities. Whether you are new or have been in the Plan for a while, you’ll come away with useful information about your pension plan and how to make the most of […]
Which investments are right for you?
The UBC FPP is a defined contribution pension plan. This means that your retirement income is not pre-determined – it is based on your account’s assets at the time you retire. During your working years, the key is to grow your account balance as much as possible to help you achieve your retirement goals. All […]
Learn about your FPP online
The following videos and audio resources are available to help you learn about the FPP and how to make the most of your member experience: UBC Faculty Pension Plan at a Glance Video This video provides a brief overview of the Plan’s key features. running time: 08:10 Understanding Your Faculty Pension Plan Video This in-depth […]
Enhancements to your digital experience at mysunlife.ca/ubcfpp
You may have noticed that your member account at mysunlife.ca/ubcfpp looks a little different. Sun Life has redesigned sections of the plan member website to improve the navigation and to provide a refreshed experience on the my plan page. The redesign makes it easier for you to find what you need. The Online Roadmap and […]
2023 Pension Forum Presentation – Recording and Slides
[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 […]
For RRIF/LIF-Type Payment Accounts: Deadline for 2023 Non-Scheduled Withdrawals
The last date to request non-scheduled withdrawals from RRIF/LIF-Type Payment accounts for this calendar year is Friday, December 15, 2023. 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.
Faculty Pension Plan Update Newsletter – March 2023
The March 2023 issue of the UBC Faculty Pension Plan Update newsletter is now available online. In this issue: Financial and Retirement Planning Tools: Are you on track for retirement? 2023 Pension Forum Rate of Return understated on your December 2022 member statement Simplify your investments and consolidate them online Subscribe to our new FPP Investment […]
Financial and Retirement Planning Tools: Are you on track for retirement?
As a member of the UBC Faculty Pension Plan (FPP), it is important to review your investments periodically to ensure your investment portfolio is appropriate for your personal financial situation. Your personal financial situation can be influenced by factors such as your age, your tolerance to risk, and your access to other retirement savings. How […]
Third Quarter 2023 Market Commentary
November 7, 2023
Read the Q3 2023 Market Commentary for an update on current market conditions.