INVESTING to build and sustain UBC’s future
UBC Investment Management works with leading global investment management firms to manage funds including UBC’s Endowment, the UBC Staff Pension Plan and the UBC Working Capital Fund. Using a disciplined and rigorous approach, we seek to maximize risk-adjusted investment returns for each fund we manage, while embedding responsible investing practices in all our decision-making.
INVESTMENT FRAMEWORK
OUR TOTAL APPROACH TO INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
We are focused on maximizing total portfolio returns that reflect the selected risk level of the funds we manage while helping them achieve their long-term financial objectives.
MANAGER OF MANAGERS
WORKING WITH TOP TIER PARTNERS
We take a “manager of managers” approach on behalf of the funds we manage, sourcing, assessing and working with top tier investment managers from around the world.
MANAGER OF MANAGERS
WORKING WITH TOP TIER PARTNERS
We take a “manager of managers” approach on behalf of the funds we manage, sourcing, assessing and working with top tier investment managers from around the world.
RESPONSIBLE INVESTING
STRIVING FOR A CLEANER, SAFER AND MORE INCLUSIVE WORLD
We embed environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations throughout our investment decision-making process – and we work to ensure our investment managers do the same.
RISK MANAGEMENT
A PRUDENT, SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO RISK
Our risk management approach is to combine up-to-date holdings information with detailed analytics to identify how and where various potential risks could have an impact on the funds we manage.
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RISK MANAGEMENT
A PRUDENT, SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO RISK
Our risk management approach is to combine up-to-date holdings information with detailed analytics to identify how and where various potential risks could have an impact on the funds we manage.
CAREERS
WE CARE ABOUT OUR PEOPLE
We have created a high performing, supportive team committed to one another — and to our corporate mission to be a leader among post-secondary investment offices.
LATEST NEWS
UBC Investment Management appoints new Board Chair and Director
VANCOUVER—UBC Investment Management (UBCIM) is pleased to announce recent changes to the firm’s Board of Directors (“Board”). Azim Lalani has been appointed Board Chair, replacing Gordon MacDougall, whose term as a UBCIM director has concluded. Mr. Lalani is a UBC...
UBC Investment Management releases FY23-24 Annual Report
Advancing systems, capabilities, partnerships and expertise to build futures.
UBC Investment Management released its FY23-24 Annual Report today, delivering strong performance on behalf of the funds we manage, The University of British Columbia Endowment and the UBC Staff Pension Plan, while at the same time furthering our efforts in support of the funds’ responsible investing goals.
UBC Investment Management receives Asset Owner Award at the 2023 Institutional Connect Awards
Vancouver — UBC Investment Management is pleased to announce the firm received the Asset Owner Award at the 2023 Institutional Connect Awards, November 20, 2023 in Toronto. Hyewon Kong, CFA, a member of the UBCIM Board, was on hand to accept the award on UBCIM's...