December 18, 2023
The UBC Pension Administration Office will be closed from December 25, 2023 to January 1, 2024 inclusive due to our annual office holiday closure. We will return on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. 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 […]
November 7, 2023
[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, […]
November 7, 2023
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.
November 7, 2023
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 […]
November 7, 2023
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 […]
November 7, 2023
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 […]
November 7, 2023
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 […]
November 7, 2023
[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 […]
November 7, 2023
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.
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Faculty Pension Plan Update Newsletter – December 2024
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Canada Post Service Disruption
Aug 22, 2024
Pension Office Closure – Tuesday, August 27
Jul 30, 2024
Market Commentary – Second Quarter 2024
Third Quarter 2023 Market Commentary
November 7, 2023
Read the Q3 2023 Market Commentary for an update on current market conditions.