News
The latest superannuation news, media releases and information from Cbus.
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Media releases
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
Media contacts
Rod Masson
General Manager, Corporate Affairs
Phone:
Mobile:
Email: rod.masson@cbussuper.com.au
James Bennett
Public Policy and Media Adviser
Phone:
Mobile:
Email: james.bennett@cbussuper.com.au
Carla De Campo
Strategic Media Manager
Phone: 9910 0312
Mobile:
Email: carla.decampo@cbussuper.com.au
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#:
- 750,000 members
- 125,000 employers
- $40 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 2017
Investment updates
Investment news
October 2017
September 2017
- Cbus Property has been recently recognised for sustainability through the GRESB survey
- Target portfolios for all investment options have been reviewed and some small changes have been approved
- Cbus Property commences building new police headquarters
August 2017
July 2017
June 2017
- Australian economy is a world record holder
- Business and consumer confidence – moving in different directions
April 2017
March 2017
- Cbus is an active shareholder
- US interest rate increase
- Cbus Property's Collins arch gets a W Hotel
- Joint CIO award for Cbus
February 2017
- Reserve Bank of Australia keeps the cash rate on hold in February
- Cbus Property announces new commercial development at 311 Spencer Street, Melbourne
January 2017
December 2016
November 2016
October 2016
August 2016
July 2016
- Cbus Property’s latest residential project, “Classic. East Melbourne”
- Cbus delivers strong performance in a year of low returns
Submissions
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
October 2017
- Your Annual Statement is on it's way
- Site News Oct 2017 (PDF)
- Cbus News Oct 2017 - Young members (PDF)
- Cbus News Oct 2017 - Working members (PDF)
- Cbus News Oct 2017 - Working members NT (PDF)
- Cbus News Oct 2017 - Getting ready for retirement (PDF)
- Cbus News Oct 2017 - Retired (PDF)
September 2017
July 2017
May 2017
April 2017
March 2017
- Banks aren't super
- New building security measures to access Melbourne front counter
- Cbus News Mar 2017 - Young members (PDF)
- Cbus News Mar 2017 - Working members (PDF)
- Cbus News Mar 2017 - Working members NT (PDF)
- Cbus News Mar 2017 - Getting ready for retirement (PDF)
- Cbus News Mar 2017 - Retired (PDF)
February 2017
October 2016
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