News

Media contact:

Tristan Douglas, Strategic Media Manager, 0417 736 434, email: tristan.douglas@cbussuper.com.au

 

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

Proposed Treasury review of exclusions in super insurance offers no protection for workers in hazardous industries

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

Affordable and quality insurance the key driver as Cbus Super confirms decision to reappoint TAL as its insurer 

29 September 2020

Cbus appoints Nancy Day as new Chief Operating Officer, Investments

10 September 2020

Cbus commits over $950 million to Australian businesses and projects with a further $850 million available to invest

31 August 2020

Cbus sets strong 2030 target in revamped Climate Road Map

27 July 2020

Cbus announces new CEO

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

Statement on account security

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

7 February 2019

Fearless Girl to take a stand for equality in Australia

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

Cbus takes stake in UK ports

14 September 2018

Cbus commits to zero emissions for property portfolio

3 August 2018

Cbus appoints new directors

18 May 2018

Changing nature of work opens up $10 billion shortfall in super

10 April 2018

Cbus closes landmark renewable energy deal

3 April 2018

Joe Youssef appointed Cbus Chief Operating Officer - Investments

29 March 2018

Cbus a top ranked fund over short and long term

29 March 2018

Cbus to sign up to Insurance in Superannuation Code

22 February 2018

Cbus recognised as a leader in workplace gender equality

9 February 2018

Cbus recruiting for Investments leadership role

24 January 2018

Welcome steps, but strides required on unpaid super

5 January 2018

Start the new year with a financial plan that will put you on track for every stage of life

18 December 2017

Cbus welcomes insurance code of practice

6 December 2017

Cbus appoints senior investment roles 

30 November 2017

Cbus recognised as workplace flexibility leader

2 November 2017

Cbus welcomes RG97 review

Cbus appoints new Board Directors

14 September 2017
Cbus welcomes Michelle Murray to the leadership team

11 September 2017
Cbus welcomes Xenophon Team action on unpaid super

4 September 2017
Gender equality a priority for Cbus

29 August 2017
Pay super with wages - change the law now

22 August 2017
Trish Donohue to depart Cbus

14 July 2017
Big problem needs bigger response  

13 July 2017
Robbie Campo joins Cbus leadership team

7 July 2017
Cbus announces better insurance deal for members

19 June 2017
Removal of $450 super threshold to boost retirement savings

16 June 2017
Cbus' industry-first employer smartphone app awarded

17 May 2017
Cbus supports the RECOGNISE movement

10 May 2017
Cbus welcomes action to attract super investment in affordable housing

3 May 2017
No time to lose on unpaid superannuation

21 April 2017
Cbus welcomes ALP support to unlock investment for affordable housing

11 April 2017
Don't short change young Australians - leave their super alone

10 April 2017
Super can help with affordable housing

14 March 2017
Pay super with wages to help reduce $3.6 billion in lost entitlements

 

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*:

• 775,000 members
• 170,000 employers
• $65 billion in funds under management

*Figures correct as at 30 June 2021

• Investment update July 2021
• Investment update June 2021
• Investment update May 2021
• Investment update April 2021
  
• Investment update March 2021
• Investment update February 2021
• Investment update January 2021
• Investment update December 2020
• Investment update November 2020
• Investment update October 2020
• Investment update September 2020
• Investment update August 2020
• Investment update July 2020
• Investment update June 2020
• Investment update May 2020
• Investment update April 2020
• Investment update March 2020
• Investment update February 2020
• Investment update January 2020

 

July 2021

• Annual investment strategy review changes effective 31 July 2021
• Cbus delivers strong financial year return

November 2020

• RBA Cash Rate record low

July 2020

• Cbus delivers a positive return despite a year of challenges

June 2020

• How COVID-19 compares to other share market events

May 2020

• Having enough for retirement

April 2020

• Investments in unlisted assets

March 2020

• COVID-19 and your super
• Cbus Property wins approval for $1n Melbourne tower

February 2020

• Catastrophic fires and China in lockdown
• Changes to Cbus' investment options

November 2019

• 1 Bligh Street, Sydney, recognised as global building of influence

October 2019

• RBA cash rate reaches record low

August 2019

• All Ordinaries passes all time pre-GFC high

July 2019

• Cbus Property joint first in NABERS Sustainable Portfolios Report

June 2019

• Cbus continues to deliver strong long-term returns
• Cbus Property 1 William Street wins Queensland's top property honour

May 2019

• Why is inflation important?

April 2019

• Socially responsible bond issuance

March 2019

• Markets reward those with a steady hand
• Collins Arch to receive $100 million investment towards greater sustainability

February 2019

• Markets rebound after a volatile end to 2018

January 2019

• Share markets and thinking for the long term
• Cbus Property submits planning application for 435 Bourke Street, Melbourne

December 2018

• Don't let the daily news headlines impact your retirement outcome
• Cbus Property - finalists in the Innovation and Excellence Awards

November 2018

• Residential property prices and your super

October 2018

• Cbus has taken a stake in UK ports group Forth Ports
• Share market movements and your super
• Explaining share market volatility video
  

September 2018

• Cbus Property has been recognised for sustainability and governance through the GRESB Survey

March 2021

• Cbus’ Your Future Your Super submission to the Senate Economics Legislation Committee (PDF)

February 2020

• Cbus submission to the Retirement Income Review (PDF)

October 2018

• Cbus submission to Modernising Business Registers and Director Identification Numbers legislation (PDF)

September 2018

• Cbus submission to the Commonwealth Treasury – Reforms to combat illegal phoenix activity (PDF)

July 2018

• Cbus proposed 4th edition of the Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendation (PDF)
• Cbus submission to the Senate Economics and Legislation Committee - Protecting your superannuation (PDF)
• Cbus submission  to the Productivity Commission - Superannuation: Assessing Efficiency and Competitiveness  (PDF)

June 2018

• Cbus submission to Commonwealth Treasury - Retirement Income Covenant Position (PDF)

May 2018

• Cbus submission to Commonwealth Treasury - Protecting your Super (PDF)

April 2018

• Cbus submission - Inquiry into the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (PDF)
  

February 2018

• Cbus submission - Superannuation Guarantee integrity package (PDF)
• Cbus submission - Means test rules for lifetime retirement income streams (PDF)

December 2017

• Cbus submission - Life insurance industry inquiry (PDF)

October 2017 - Affordable housing

• Cbus cover letter for submission to Treasury on affordable housing (PDF)
• Cbus submission to Treasury on Affordable Housing Bond Aggregator (PDF)
  
• Cbus submission to Treasury on National Housing Infrastructure Facility Consultation (PDF)  

August 2017

• Cbus submission to Productivity Commission - Superannuation: Assessing Competitiveness and Efficiency (PDF)
• Salary sacrifice integrity measures - Treasury Legislation Amendment Bill 2017 (PDF)
• Enhancing Victoria's economic performance and productivity (PDF)

July 2017

• Online choice of fund design - Single touch payroll (PDF)

April 2017

• Cbus submission to Productivity Commission - Alternative default models (PDF)

March 2017

• Cbus submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Economics Superannuation Guarantee non-payment (PDF)
  

April 2016

• Cbus submission to Treasury on objective superannuation (PDF)

March 2016

• Cbus submission to Treasury on affordable housing (PDF)

December 2015

• Cbus submission to the Inspector-General of Taxation (IGT) regarding the ATO’s employer obligations compliance activities

September 2021

• Your Future Your Super legislation
• Cbus Site News September (PDF)
• Cbus News - For income stream members (PDF)
• Cbus News - For members approaching retirement (PDF)
• Cbus News - For working members (PDF)
• Cbus News - For members starting out (PDF)

August 2021

• October insurance changes

June 2021

• Cbus Site News June (PDF)

May 2021

• Federal budget 2021 - proposed changes fact sheet (PDF)

March 2021

• Cbus Site News March (PDF)

February 2021

• Cbus News - For income stream members (PDF)
• Cbus News - For members approaching retirement (PDF)
• Cbus News - For working members (PDF)
• Cbus News - For members starting out (PDF) 

December 2020

• Cbus Site News December (PDF)

November 2020

• Protect your super from scammers

October 2020

• Federal budget 2020 - proposed changes fact sheet (PDF)

September 2020

• Cbus Site News September (PDF)
• Cbus News - For income stream members (PDF)
• Cbus News - For members approaching retirement (PDF)
• Cbus News - For working members (PDF)
• Cbus News - For members starting out (PDF)

June 2020

• Cbus Site News June (PDF)

March 2020

• Cbus Site News March (PDF)

February 2020

• April insurance changes
• Cbus News - For income stream members (PDF)
• Cbus News - For members approaching retirement (PDF)
• Cbus News - For working members (PDF)
• Cbus News - For members starting out (PDF) 

December 2019

• Site News December (PDF)
• Your administration fees are changing – For super members (PDF)
• Your administration fees are changing – For income stream members (PDF)

October 2019

• Site News October (PDF)

September 2019

• Cbus News - For income stream members (PDF)
• Cbus News - For members approaching retirement (PDF)
• Cbus News - For working members (PDF)
• Cbus News - For members starting out (PDF)

July 2019

• Site News July (PDF)

May 2019

• We are upgrading your online experience

April 2019

• Federal Budget factsheet 2019/20 (PDF)

March 2019

• Site News March (PDF) 

February 2019

• Cbus News Feb 2019 - For income stream members (PDF)
• Cbus News Feb 2019 - For members approaching retirement (PDF)
• Cbus News Feb 2019 - For working members (PDF)
• Cbus News Feb 2019 - For members starting out (PDF)

January 2019

• Cbus members affected by the Queensland floods

December 2018

• Better standards for insurance in super - our transition plan
• Site News December (PDF)

September 2018

• Site News September (PDF)
• Cbus News Sept 2018 - For income stream members (PDF)
• Cbus News Sept 2018 - For members approaching retirement (PDF)
• Cbus News Sept 2018 - For working members in the Northern Territory (PDF)
• Cbus News Sept 2018 - For working members (PDF)
• Cbus News Sept 2018 - For members starting out (PDF)

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• Cbus employer newsletter - July 2020 (PDF)
• Cbus employer newsletter - September 2019 (PDF)
• Cbus employer newsletter - March 2019 (PDF)
• Cbus employer newsletter - September 2018 (PDF)

July 2020

• Cbus' road to recovery
• An investment update from Cbus' Chief Investment Officer
• Improving health and wellbeing within your workplace
• Corporate Super -  insurance tailored to your industry and occupation

June 2020

• Cbus' Unpaid Super Services employer info

September 2019

• Positive results despite challenging economic conditions
• Collins Arch receives award towards greater sustainability
• Hi-Vis Women driving positive change within the industry
• Important information about changes to your super

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