News
The latest superannuation news, media releases and information from Cbus.
Media releases
Media contact:
Email: media@cbussuper.com.au |
Tristan Douglas Strategic Media Manager Mobile: 0417 736 434 Email: tristan.douglas@cbussuper.com.au |
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
14 September 2018
Cbus commits to zero emissions for property portfolio
3 August 2018
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 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 and recently received recognition for its 11 years as a platinum rated fund by independent ratings agency SuperRatings*, along with the 2016 Smart Investor Blue Ribbon Award for Best Balanced Super Fund.
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#:
- 790,000 members
- 141,000 employers
- $47 billion in funds under management
*SuperRatings is a ratings agency that collects information from superannuation funds to enable performance comparisons.
#Figures correct as at 31 January 2019
Investment updates
Investment news
April 2019
March 2019
- Markets reward those with a steady hand
- Collins Arch to receive $100 million investment towards greater sustainability
February 2019
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
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
August 2018
- Asset allocation changes
- ASX 300 reaches 10 year high
- Cbus invests in ISPT in a stake of 275 Kent Street Sydney
July 2018
- A strong year of investment returns
- Cbus fund manager ISPT is building a new office tower in Melbourne
June 2018
May 2018
April 2018
- Prospects for a global trade war
- Cbus completes its first direct infrastructure investment
- What Cbus invests in and how we invest
March 2018
February 2018
January 2018
Submissions
October 2018
September 2018
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
May 2018
April 2018
February 2018
- Cbus submission - Superannuation Guarantee integrity package (PDF)
- Cbus submission - Means test rules for lifetime retirement income streams (PDF)
December 2017
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
April 2017
March 2017
April 2016
March 2016
December 2015
Cbus news
April 2019
March 2019
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
December 2018
September 2018
August 2018
- 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)
June 2018
- Site News June 2018 (PDF)
- Allocating super contributions this financial year
- National Reconciliation Week
May 2018
February 2018
- Cbus News Feb 2018 - For income stream members (PDF)
- Cbus News Feb 2018 - For members approaching retirement (PDF)
- Cbus News Feb 2018 - For working members in the Northern Territory (PDF)
- Cbus News Feb 2018 - For working members (PDF)
- Cbus News Feb 2018 - For members starting out (PDF)
- Site News Feb 2018 (PDF)
December 2017
October 2017
September 2017
July 2017
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Employer news
Employer newsletter
April 2019
- Super Payment Checker app
- Federal Budget 2019-20: superannuation measures
- Federal Budget 2019-20: announcements for your business
March 2019
- Share markets and thinking long-term
- Small Business Insights Report 2019
- Latest developments on the Government's proposals to alter automatic insurance cover
- Cbus Property update: Building for the future
- Cbus has made its first direct investment in offshore infrastructure
- Are you doing enough to protect your employees' personal information?
- Ensure your staff have updated their beneficiaries
May 2018
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