News
The latest superannuation news, media releases and information from Cbus.
Media releases
Media contact:
David McNamara, Strategic Media Manager, 0455 144 464, email: david.mcnamara@cbussuper.com.au
19 October 2023
Cbus Super welcomes new Head of Infrastructure
6 September 2023
Cbus Super announces new leadership roles
4 August 2023
Cbus Super boosts internal team with new Head of Portfolio Strategies
6 July 2023
Cbus returns healthy 8.95% during financial year as volatility continues
22 June 2023
Cbus Super appoints Brett Chatfield to Chief Investment Officer role
13 June 2023
Cbus Super leadership appointments: Kristian Fok appointed CEO and Marianne Walker Deputy CEO
18 May 2023
Industry connection recognised in Cbus Super award wins
16 May 2023
New investment strategy: Cbus looks to unlock value through partnerships and further internalisation
15 May 2023
Cbus Super and EISS Super have merged
2 May 2023
Cbus Super welcomes unpaid super measures to stop workers losing out on returns
5 April 2023
30 March 2023
Cbus chief executive to retire
21 December 2022
Cbus makes new board appointments
28 November 2022
Cbus Super puts $500 million on the table to support National Housing Accord
14 November 2022
Your Future Your Super review: reverse the uninsurance risk for workers in hazardous occupations
3 November 2022
Cbus lays out pathway to grind down real world emissions in new climate roadmap
27 October 2022
Cbus Super awarded Career Fund of the Year 2023
25 October 2022
Cbus congratulates government on National Housing Accord
12 September 2022
Cbus Super appoints Head of Responsible Investment
22 August 2022
Tradies should check insurance protection
1 July 2022
Cbus Retirement Strategy available
17 June 2022
Cbus Super wins IGCC Climate Award
15 June 2022
Cbus boosts Direct Debt team as portfolio surpasses $1 billion
2 June 2022
CIP partners with Cbus in the Australian offshore wind project, Star of the South
26 May 2022
Cbus wins Chant West’s Best Fund Integrity and Specialist Fund of the Year
25 May 2022
Antony Thow joins Cbus leadership team
11 May 2022
Cbus members to benefit from fee reduction
17 April 2022
Cbus remembers Tom McDonald AM
11 April 2022
Cbus and Media Super have merged
23 February 2022
Cbus remembers Helen Hewett AM
1 February 2022
Cbus partners with Dexus on Jandakot Airport JV
20 January 2022
Wayne Swan commences as new Cbus Chair
14 January 2021
Cbus targets growth with launch of new investment options
17 December 2021
Cbus and EISS Super sign merger memorandum
15 December 2021
Cbus Super strengthens internal investment to deliver for members
1 September 2021
Cbus and Media Super merger progresses
31 August 2021
Wayne Swan to Chair Cbus Super
7 July 2021
Cbus continues to strengthen investment capability with Head of Total Portfolio Management
6 July 2021
19.34%: Cbus Super delivers biggest return in fund's history
24 June 2021
Cbus' social and affordable housing investment hits just under $140 million
17 June 2021
27 May 2021
Cbus wins Chant West’s Best Fund Integrity and Best Specialist Fund
28 April 2021
Cbus options highly recommended by Lonsec
21 April 2021
Cbus figures show a year of insurance impact for workers in hazardous occupations
18 March 2021
Cbus awards $240 million climate solutions equity mandate
17 February 2021
Cbus welcomes Kristin Miller to leadership team
15 February 2021
Cbus strengthens Investment capability appointing three new leaders
17 December 2020
Members and employers to benefit as Cbus Super confirms continued partnership with Link Group
15 December 2020
Cbus and Media Super merger progresses
7 December 2020
Cbus announces investments in built environment innovation and solar energy
20 November 2020
Cbus Super welcomes industry leader as Chief Information Technology Officer
19 November 2020
29 September 2020
Cbus appoints Nancy Day as new Chief Operating Officer, Investments
10 September 2020
31 August 2020
Cbus sets strong 2030 target in revamped Climate Road Map
27 July 2020
9 July 2020
Media Super and Cbus enter joint arrangement due diligence
3 July 2020
Despite a year of extreme volatility Cbus MySuper returns 0.75% for the financial year
2 July 2020
Cbus members to benefit from reduced emissions through Cbus Property deal
24 June 2020
Cbus Super invests $49 million in NHFIC issuance to support Community Housing Providers
15 June 2020
Cbus Super welcomes appointment of Alexandra Campbell as new Head of Infrastructure
16 April 2020
SA Government announces $300 million office building to be delivered by Cbus Property
15 January 2020
Cbus CEO David Atkin to leave the fund after 12 years
7 January 2020
Cbus members and families affected by bushfires
2 December 2019
Cbus aligns super and retirement fees with first account keeping fee move in a decade
20 November 2019
Cbus Super allocated $30 million in NHFIC issuance
31 October 2019
Cbus releases Annual Integrated Report
19 September 2019
Cbus welcomes support for high risk works in insurance changes
18 September 2019
30 August 2019
Cbus appoints three new leaders
15 August 2019
Professor Allison Milner, a champion of suicide prevention
3 July 2019
Cbus Property ranked joint #1 for NABERS Sustainable Portfolios
17 June 2019
Cbus appoints Brett Chatfield as Deputy Chief Investment Officer
26 February 2019
Cbus recognised again for real progress on gender equality
15 February 2019
Compromise preserves protections for at-risk young workers
21 December 2018
Cbus to power more of WA with new Bright Energy wind farm
13 December 2018
Stephen Dunne appointed as Chair of Investor Group on Climate Change
1 November 2018
Cbus backs director identification measures to address phoenixing
15 October 2018
Cbus commences partnership with Indigenous travel provider
15 October 2018
Cbus signs up to Australian Asset Owner Stewardship Code
11 October 2018
14 September 2018
Cbus commits to zero emissions for property portfolio
10 April 2018
Cbus closes landmark renewable energy deal
About Cbus
Established in 1984, Cbus is the industry superannuation fund for the construction, building and allied industries. Cbus is run only to benefit members.
Cbus also invests back into the construction and building industry, which not only provides strong long-term investment returns, but helps boost our economy and create jobs within the industry.
Cbus has over*:
- 910,000 members
- 215,000 employers
- $85 billion in funds under management
*Figures correct as at 30 June 2023
Cbus news
December 2023
September 2023
- Helping Female apprentices
- Cbus Site News September (PDF)
- Cbus News - For super members (PDF)
- Cbus News - For income stream members (PDF)
June 2023
May 2023
March 2023
February 2023
- Cbus News - For income stream members (PDF)
- Cbus News - For members building wealth (PDF)
- Cbus News - For working members (PDF)
- Cbus News - For members starting out (PDF)
October 2022
September 2022
- Annual Members Meeting
- Cbus News - For income stream members (PDF)
- Cbus News - For members building wealth (PDF)
- Cbus News - For working members (PDF)
- Cbus News - For members starting out (PDF)
June 2022
May 2022
April 2022
March 2022
February 2022
November 2021
September 2021
August 2021
- October insurance changes
November 2020
October 2020
January 2019
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Investment news
November 2023
September 2023
- Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) 29 September changes
- Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) 5 September changes
July 2023
June 2023
May 2023
December 2022
- Cbus Investment Spotlight – End of Year Wrap
- Cbus Investment Spotlight - Social and affordable housing
July 2022
June 2022
- Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) 30 June changes
- The potential long-term impacts of switching investment options
March 2022
February 2022
Investment updates
- Investment update September 2023
- Investment update August 2023
- Investment update July 2023
- Investment update June 2023
- Investment update May 2023
- Investment update April 2023
- Investment update March 2023
- Investment update February 2023
- Investment update January 2023
- Investment update December 2022
- Investment update November 2022
- Investment update October 2022
Employer news
Employer newsletter
- Cbus employer newsletter - September 2023 (PDF)
- Cbus employer newsletter - March 2023 (PDF)
- Cbus employer newsletter - December 2022 (PDF)
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Submissions
May 2023
April 2023
January 2023
- Cbus’ submission – Housing Legislative Package (PDF)
- Cbus submission - Housing Australia Future Fund and the National Housing Supply and Affordability Council Amendment Bill
October 2022
June 2022
Jan 2022
May 2021
March 2021
- Cbus’ Your Future Your Super submission to the Senate Economics Legislation Committee (PDF)
- Attachment 1: Stapling risks leaving workers in hazardous occupations without critical cover (PDF)
December 2020
February 2020
October 2018
September 2018