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 |
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
8 June 2018
Cbus makes it easier for employers to focus on their business
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
5 December 2016 (Industry Super Australia media release)
One third of Australians short-changed on super, new report finds
21 November 2016
Cbus builds industry-first employer smartphone app
8 November 2016
Cbus appoints new General Manager, Investments Taxation
18 October 2016
Cbus appoints key investment strategy roles
20 September 2016
Cbus appoints Investment Manager, Innovation and Strategy
29 August 2016
Cbus builds in-house investment capability for the future
5 July 2016
Cbus supports call for Global ESG rules
23 June 2016
Cbus launches new advice model
22 June 2016
Cbus appoints new Senior Equities Research Analyst
8 June 2016
Cbus supports the Big Super Day Out
5 May 2016
Cbus extends family violence support measures and parental leave
Opinion piece that appeared in The Australian 15 April 2016
Cbus submission to Treasury - Objective of superannuation
7 April 2016
Cbus calls on government to build investment structures for affordable housing
18 March 2016
Cbus manages risk for members through innovative program with QIC
24 February 2016
Cbus appoints Manager, Infrastructure
27 January 2016
Cbus appoints new General Manager, Business Development
13 January 2016
Cbus drives ahead with strategic US infrastructure investment
4 January 2016
Cbus statement in response to TURC final report
18 November 2015
Cbus announces appointment of Stephen Dunne to Board and Chair of Investment Committee
16 November 2015
New research shows $44 billion could be lost to retirement savings in next 10 years through non-compliance with superannuation laws
11 November 2015
Cbus Appointment of Investment Manager – ESG
25 August 2015
Government goes in wrong direction over Superannuation Guarantee Charge - Cbus
6 August 2015
Cbus secures new insurance provider, maintains the cost of insurance
15 July 2015
Cbus today announced the appointment of Jarrod Coysh as Executive Manager - Employer Experience
22 June 2015
Cbus recruits Investment Specialist - Equities
15 June 2015
Cbus members build Property and Infrastructure into their portfolio
5 June 2015
Greater super compliance measures needed
11 May 2015
Cbus independent review recognises Fund’s member focus, provides roadmap to strengthen operations
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#:
- 778,000 members
- 136,000 employers
- $46 billion in funds under management
*SuperRatings is a ratings agency that collects information from superannuation funds to enable performance comparisons.
#Figures correct as at 30 June 2018
Investment updates
Investment news
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
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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