News
The latest superannuation news, media releases and information from Cbus.
Media releases
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Email: media@cbussuper.com.au
Phone: +61 3 9100 4930
3 December 2024
Statement regarding Deloitte’s independent review report
20 November 2024
Cbus confirms directors fit and proper
12 November 2024
Statement regarding ASIC proceedings against Cbus Super on insurance claim delays
1 November 2024
Cbus Super’s Linda Cunningham awarded Industry Thought Leader of the Year
31 October 2024
Cbus Super welcomes Chief Strategy Officer
28 October 2024
Cbus launches household advice offering Advice Essentials Plus
23 October 2024
Cbus Super statement regarding IMF report
26 September 2024
Cbus Super lowers weekly administration fee
20 September 2024
Cbus Super welcomes new laws to pay super on the Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave scheme
18 September 2024
Cbus Super Welcomes Progress on Pay Day Super
13 September 2024
28 August 2024
$200 million recovered in unpaid super in FY24
14 August 2024
4 July 2024
Cbus Super FY24 returns announced
1 July 2024
Cbus Super celebrates 40 years of strong long-term returns for members
18 June 2024
Cbus Super welcomes Chief Risk Officer
23 May 2024
Responsible investment and specialist fund strengths recognised in award wins
7 March 2024
Cbus Super welcomes super on Parental Leave Pay scheme commitment
26 February 2024
Super collaboration set to inject funds into affordable housing, delivering returns for members
17 January 2024
Cbus Super welcomes return of 9.49% for 2023 calendar year
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
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
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
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
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
19 September 2019
Cbus welcomes support for high risk works in insurance changes
18 September 2019
15 August 2019
Professor Allison Milner, a champion of suicide prevention
3 July 2019
Cbus Property ranked joint #1 for NABERS Sustainable Portfolios
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*:
- 920,000 members
- 225,000 employers
- $94 billion in funds under management
*Figures correct as at 30 June 2024
Cbus news
December 2024
- Open letter to members regarding insurance claims delays
- Cbus Site News December (PDF)
- Cbus Site News Queensland December (PDF)
October 2024
September 2024
- Cbus News - For super members (PDF)
- Cbus News – for income stream members (PDF)
- Cbus Site News September (PDF)
- Cbus Site News Queensland September (PDF)
July 2024
June 2024
May 2024
March 2024
February 2024
September 2023
October 2022
September 2022
May 2022
April 2022
March 2022
February 2022
November 2021
September 2021
November 2020
October 2020
January 2019
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Investment news
December 2024
November 2024
August 2024
July 2024
June 2024
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
June 2022
Investment updates
Employer news
Employer newsletter
- Cbus employer newsletter - October 2024 (PDF)
- Cbus employer newsletter - July 2024 (PDF)
- Cbus employer newsletter - April 2024 (PDF)
- Cbus employer newsletter - December 2023 (PDF)
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Submissions
May 2024
April 2024
- Cbus submission – Amendments to the transfer balance credit provisions for successor fund transfers
- Cbus submission – Net Zero Authority Bill 2024
- Cbus submission – Annual Superannuation Performance Test-design options
February 2024
June 2023
May 2023
April 2023
February 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