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What Cbus would have done differently on its internalisation journey

With almost 50 per cent of its nearly $100 billion FUM now internally managed, Cbus has seen fees come down and gained more control over its ever-growing portfolio. But in hindsight it “could have pushed a bit harder”.

Lachlan Maddock | 13th Sep 2024 | More
Cbus nabs former AustralianSuper equities boss

AustralianSuper’s erstwhile head of equities will head to the construction industry fund as its new head of portfolio construction amidst a slew of C-suite departures.

Lachlan Maddock | 7th Aug 2024 | More
Should every big fund join the jet set? It depends on the destination

It turns out not everybody wants flash new overseas offices. And while funds aren’t sweating the constraints of Your Future, Your Super when it comes to private markets, some assets are just better handled in the public ones – illiquidity premium be damned.

Lachlan Maddock | 1st Dec 2023 | More
  • Cbus finds a new infrastructure chief

    The $85 billion industry fund has poached its new head of infrastructure from Hostplus as it looks to double down on an ambitious new five-year investment strategy.

    Staff Writer | 20th Oct 2023 | More
    Failure on affordable housing means losing a $64 billion benefit: Aware Super

    The $160 billion fund says that its essential worker housing program stacks up as an investment for both its members and the country’s future. But current policy settings mean few funds can follow its example.

    Lachlan Maddock | 6th Oct 2023 | More
    How three different funds think about the big shifts in super

    Size, internalisation and globalisation are now front of mind for every large fund in Australia – but every fund approaches them differently, and there’s little agreement on the benefits of the new offshore push.

    Lachlan Maddock | 1st Sep 2023 | More
  • Why funds still have a ‘long way to go’ on valuations

    Valuations are never going to be “perfect”, but that doesn’t mean super funds shouldn’t be working harder to make them more accurate – and more intelligible to the people who really matter.

    Lachlan Maddock | 30th Aug 2023 | More
    For internalisation, Aware puts its faith in Odin (and Alpha)

    The creation of a new investment data platform underpins Aware’s march to managing half of its projected $250 billion FUM internally. State Street is providing the glue that holds it all together.

    Lachlan Maddock | 25th Aug 2023 | More
  • How Cbus will manage $50 billion by itself – and another $50 billion with help

    With Cbus eyeing the $100 billion mark, it’s figuring out what it can do well and what should be left to everybody else. And while other funds can’t wait to head overseas, it’s decided to stay home.

    Lachlan Maddock | 18th Aug 2023 | More
    Super fund returns surprise after the ‘volatility rollercoaster’

    Some of the country’s biggest super funds have navigated volatile markets and write-downs in one of their favourite asset classes to deliver solid returns in a tough year.

    Lachlan Maddock | 7th Jul 2023 | More
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