investments

How to calculate your Investment Fees

March 27, 2017

In the August 2016 UBC FPP Update, we provided an overview of the fees that are charged by each of the five investment funds available to FPP plan members. The Fund Management Fee (FMF) of each of the investment funds at the end of March 31, 2017 are shown below. Fund Annualized FMF Percentage UBC […]

Guaranteed Investments

November 30, 2016

The UBC FPP offers diverse investment options to help you build your portfolio. One of these options is Guaranteed Investments. These investments offer a guaranteed rate of interest for a specific period of time. The principal is guaranteed not to lose value, and the interest rate is guaranteed if the investment is held until the […]

All About Fees: Investment and other fees and where to find this information

August 16, 2016

One of the benefits of being a member of the UBC Faculty Pension Plan (FPP) is the low management fees associated with the Plan. The Plan offers a diversified selection of investment funds and guaranteed funds to help you build your portfolio. The Plan’s Board of Trustees have negotiated fees that are typically lower than […]

Pending Changes to Foreign Equities – Balanced and Foreign Equity Funds

August 16, 2016

Two changes to the foreign equity manager structure were recently approved by the Plan’s Board of Trustees that affect both the Balanced Fund and Foreign Equity Fund options. There is no change in the total allocation to foreign equities in either fund option; however, there are changes in the manager/mandate allocations. These two changes are: […]

Termination of Canadian Equity Manager, PCJ Investment Counsel

August 16, 2016

The FPP Board recently approved the termination of one of the four Canadian equity managers, PCJ Investment Counsel. This change affects the Balanced Fund and Canadian Equity Fund options. Effective mid-June 2016, the assets being managed by PCJ Investment Counsel were equally distributed to the remaining three Canadian equity managers (i.e. Connor, Clark & Lunn, […]