McGill University Pension Plan

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1 The presentation can be accessed in online at: McGill University Pension Plan GENERAL PENSION PLAN INFORMATION SESSION Human Resources

2 This presentation is intended to inform you about the McGill Pension Plan & the importance of integrating pension investment decisions to your financial management. This is not financial advice & should not be taken as such. It is meant to alert you to the matters to look into. Your individual needs & circumstances may not be adequately addressed by the info contained in this presentation.

3 Learning Objectives Understand the design of the McGill University Pension Plan; Familiarize yourself with investment basics; Understand the importance of developing a personal investment strategy; and Learn where to get more information.

4 Why have a pension plan? Canadians need 60% to 70% income replacement in retirement

5 How much will I need? Final salary 70% Ret. Years Amount Needed $50,000 $35, $700, $875, $1,050,000 $75,000 $56, $1,050, $1,312, $1,575,000 Assumption: Indexed and Rate of Return = 2.5%

6 Where do retirees get their income? OAS (10%)* QPP (17%)* Personal Savings RRSP, TFSA Government Benefits Personal Savings McGill Pension Plan (49%) Employer-Sponsored Based on a pre-retirement income of $53,000 at age 65, annualized rate of return of 5.5% and interest rate assumption of 5.0% at settlement.

7 Why plan for retirement? Because you could spend half your life retired. 35+ working years 25+ years in retirement Career Begins Current Average Age 23 Retirement Age 61 Current Life Expectancy of a 60-year-old: MALE = age 83.2 increasing to age 87 FEMALE = age 85.9 increasing to age 90

8 Your personal investment strategy How much income do I need at retirement (how much will I spending while I m retired)? How much $ do I have to work with? What rate of return do I need to get there? What rate of additional savings do I need to make?

9 Pension Plan Types Defined Benefit Pension is based on a formula (tied to service and salary) Defined Contribution Pension based on contributions & investment return accumulated at retirement & market conditions

10 McGill Pension Plan Defined Contribution Plan: applies to members who became eligible to join the Pension Plan on or after January 1, 2009 ( Part B ) Hybrid Plan: applies to members who joined the Pension Plan or were eligible to join the Plan prior to January 1, 2009 ( Part A )

11 Resources Who can join? Full-time Employees & Part-time Employees Participating in Optional Benefits Package Join first day of any month Mandatory participation after 5 years Part-time Employees not Participating in the Optional Benefits Package May join January 1 of each year if in prior calendar year; i. completed >= 700 hours of employment, or ii. Basic Earnings >= 35% of YMPE ($18,760 in 2015 to join in 2016)

12 Cost of Waiting Assumptions: Using current contribution rates Age 30 Earning $50,000 Retiring at age 65 Salary Increase: 3% Investment Return: 5% Projected DC balance at age 65 Wait 5 Years $575,000 (cost of waiting $183,000) Wait 1 Year $717,500 (cost of waiting $40,500) Start NOW $758,000

13 Resources Who pays for your DC pension? You: A & B Part A* Age 39 or less: 5.0% + 2.2% Age 40 through 49: 7.0% + 2.2% Age 50 through 65: 8.0% + 2.2% (less: 1.8% up to QPP earnings limit) University: A & B Part A* Age 39 or less: 5.0% - 2.2% Age 40 through 49: 7.5% - 2.2% Age 50 through 65: 10.0% - 2.2% (less: 1.8% up to QPP earnings limit) QPP earnings limit (2016) = $54,900 - $3,500 basic exemption Max contribution 2016 = lesser of 18% of earnings or $26,010 * University directs contributions towards defined benefit segment.

14 Resources What does it cost to participate (Part B)? Deducted before taxes Immediate tax savings Example: Age < 40 Before Pension Plan Gross Pay $2000 $2000 Less: Contribution - ($ 64) employee Taxable Pay $2000 $1936 Less: 25%* ($500) ($ 484) Net Pay $1500 $1452 Total investment = $128 (University $64 + Employee contribution $64) for a change in net pay of only $48 * Assumes a 25% tax rate for purposes of this example

15 Resources What happens if I leave McGill? Immediate Vesting Account value plus Supplementary Pension amount, if any Subject to locking-in provisions

16 Can I transfer my existing RRSP into the Pension Plan? Advantages: Access to MUPP investment fund options Management Expense Ratio on MUPP investment funds Disadvantages: May not access funds prior to retirement/termination No Home Buyers Plan & Lifelong Learning Plan withdrawals permitted Limited investment fund options Fees may be levied by transferring institution & possible costs associated with liquidating holdings

17 Resources Group RSP/Group LIRA Contributions subject to CRA limits Per pay amounts via payroll deductions benefit from immediate tax relief or lumpsum payments Withdrawals permitted anytime Homebuyer s Plan, Lifelong Learning Plan Transfers in from RRSPs or LIRAs Investment choices similar to those offered in the Pension Plan + Glide Paths

18 Account Access To view your account balances: (McGill University Savings Programs) Login using your McGill username & password If you forget your McGill Username or McGill Password, try logging into Minerva with your 9-digit McGill ID number and PIN. Once you have logged in successfully, go to the Personal Menu > Password for McGill Username. Here, you can view your McGill Username, and choose a new McGill Password. If you have forgotten both your McGill Password and Minerva PIN, please contact the ICS Service Desk ( ) assistance.

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25 Retirement Income Calculator - online

26 Retirement Income Calculator

27 GENERAL INVESTMENT PLANNING Source: Investor Education Fund ( Investor Profile Monitoring Investment Goals Investment Decisions Asset Allocation

28 Your Investor Profile Your Investment Strategy: Age Net Worth Time Horizon Personal Situation Liquidity Requirements Risk Tolerance (ability/willingness) Investment Objectives Investment Knowledge Links to questionnaires Members are advised to seek advice regarding their particular circumstances from a personal financial advisor.

29 3 MAJOR OBJECTIVES Safety of Principal: highest degree of safety is required Income: maximize the rate of income return Growth of Capital: looking for long-term capital growth versus income

30 3 MAJOR ASSET CLASSES Money Market Securities: Short-term financial obligations issued by governments & corporations (Treasury bills) Fixed Income Securities: Debt instruments issued by governments & corporations paying a rate of interest with terms up to 30 years Equities (stocks): Ownership in companies domiciled in and outside of Canada

31 MAJOR ASSET CLASSES Equities Fixed Income Money Market Higher expected returns Highest volatility Lower expected returns Less volatility Lowest expected returns Least volatility

32 LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS Caution: Your individual situation may differ significantly Early Earning Years Mid Earning Years Investment Objectives Peak Earning Years Retirement Years Growth Growth Safety Safety Tax Minimization Income Net Worth Concern for inflation protection Retirement Planning Estate Planning Age

33 Some degree of risk is always present What is RISK? Actual returns vs. expected rate of return Frequency of negative deviations Short-term volatility Inflation risk (loss of purchasing power) Credit risk Impact of changes in interest rates Assess risk against your objectives

34 Why DIVERSIFY? Many Experts Say: Don t put all your eggs in one basket Different asset classes have differing investment return expectations Results depend on length of time horizon for the investment Minimize overall risk of your portfolio

35 McGill s Range of Investment Options Balanced Account Equity Pool Fixed Income Pool Money Market Pool Glide Path Options Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) Pool

36 Equity Pool This fund aims to: Provide long-term capital appreciation and income by investing in a diversified portfolio of Canadian, foreign equity securities and alternative assets.

37 Equity Pool change - January 15/16 Effective January 15, 2016 Alternative Assets which include Absolute Return Strategies, Private Equity and Real Assets will be no longer form part of the Equity Pool. Those wishing to continue to hold Alternative Assets can do so via the Balanced Account or Glide Path Options. For additional information, please refer to the document titled "Segregation of Alternative Assets from the Equity Pool and Glide Path Options available at:

38 Equity Pool Composition Mar 31/16 Cash & Cash Equivalents, 1.0% Canadian Equities, 28.0% Global Equities, 71.0%

39 This fund aims to: Fixed Income Pool Provide a predictable source of interest income, to reduce volatility of investment returns and to provide a hedge against deflation by investing in a diversified portfolio of primarily Canadian fixed income and floating rate securities.

40 Fixed Income Pool Composition Mar 31/16 Mortgages, 9.0% Cash & Other, 5.0% Federal Bonds, 19.0% Corporate Bonds, 40.0% Provincial Bonds, 25.0% Derivatives, 2.0%

41 Balanced Account Asset Classes Equity Pool (65%) Fixed Income Pool (35%) This fund aims to: Optimize capital accumulation over the long-term through allocations to the Equity & Fixed Income Pools

42 Balanced Account Composition Mar 31, 2016 Cash, Cash Equivalents (including currency Nominal Bonds, 29.0% Canadian Equities, 13.0% Listed Real Assets, 2.0% Global Equities, 33.0% Private Equity, 6.0% Absolute Return Strategies, 9.0% Real Assets, 6.0%

43 Socially-Responsible Investment Pool Asset Classes long-term asset mix 35% Canadian equities 25% International equities (including US) 35% Fixed income securities 5% Cash equivalents This fund aims to: optimize capital accumulation over the long-term in a socially responsible manner through allocations to equity and fixed income investments with a target asset mix of 65% equity securities and 35% fixed income securities

44 SRI Pool Composition March 31, 2016 Cash & Cash Equivalents, 2.0% Canadian Fixed Income, 37.0% Canadian Equity, 31.0% Non North American Equity, 12.0% US Equity, 18.0%

45 Money Market Pool Asset Classes Cash Cash equivalents Bonds (short term) This fund aims to: Preserve capital, provide stable returns and maintain liquidity

46 Money Market Pool Composition March 31, 2016 Fixed Income, 18.0% Government Issued T Bills, 3.0% Repurchase Agreements, 10.0% Canadian Bankers' Acceptances, 20.0% Corporate Commercial Paper, 49.0%

47 Performance Returns Year-to-Date as at March 31, 2016 Investment Pool Return Benchmark Balanced Account -0.5% -0.5% Equity Pool -1.2% -0.8% Fixed Income Pool 1.7% 1.4% Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) Pool 0.5% -0.4% Money Market Pool 0.2% 0.1% Performance returns are gross of fees.

48 Glide Path Profiles & Returns Q1 2016

49 Group LIRA & Group LIF Investment Options: Glide Path Equity Pool TD Asset Management Canadian Equity (30%) US Equity (40%) Non-North American Equity (30%) Fixed Income Pool Philips, Hager & North (PH&N) Bond Fund (100%) 49

50 Investment Selection 90% of return derived from asset allocation Does the investment suit your investor profile, needs & objectives? Do you understand the investment & inherent risks? What is the historical performance & future outlook? What conditions will impact its performance? What are the associated fees/costs?

51 Spot the Problem Balanced Account: 20% Equity Pool: 20% Fixed Income Pool: 20% SRI: 20% Money Market Pool: 20%

52 Common Mistakes Do not set goals & plan Procrastinate in starting to save Do not save enough Do not understand risk Do not understand asset classes & asset allocation Are confused by choice in investment options Chase past returns Do not review & follow-up

53 Your Investment Responsibility i. Understand the decisions that you need to make ii. iii. Select investment option(s) which are right for you Review investment returns, changing circumstances

54 When do I re-evaluate risk and investment strategy? Change drivers: Life events personal & professional Change in financial situation Sale/purchase home Spouse starts/stops working Inheritance Market conditions Inflation, abnormal volatility, corrections

55 Do compare MER s Management Expense Ratio (MERs) for MUPP Money Market Pool Fixed Income Pool Equity Pool Balanced Account SRI Pool 0.30% 0.43% 1.03% 0.85% 0.48% * Estimated fees include investment management, actuarial, custodial fees and administrative expenses not covered by the University and exclude record keeping fees. Actual expenses may vary over time.

56 Record Keeping Fees as of January 2016 Part A Member Part B Member Group RSP Group LIF Cheque Issuance $104.65/per annum + tax $50.23/per annum + tax $48.14/per annum + tax $43.95/per annum + tax $20/per payment * Record keeping fees will be charged directly to your account on a monthly basis. Annual indexation will also apply.

57 Change in Investment Distribution Online at: Subsequent changes can be made 3 months following the effective date of the previous change.

58 Online Benefits Enrolment

59 Pension Plan Beneficiary Designation Designation is subject to the prior rights of the spouse, if any Spouse - Married - Civil union - Conjugal relationship (same or opposite sex) i) 3 years or, ii) 1 year if at least one child Spousal waiver (form available from Pension Administration) Designation of married or civil union Spouse will lapse in the event of: divorce, annulment of marriage or civil union. If not married nor in civil union, a cessation of conjugal relationship may affect your spouse s entitlement. Revocable/irrevocable status No spouse: appoint anyone Form: Online at:

60 Where can I get more information? Employee Pension Plan Brochures Annual Report and Financial Statements McGill University Savings Programs Call Centre: Web Site: Phone: One-on-one: 688 Sherbrooke St. West Suite 1420 Independent investment advisor or financial planner