Cbus Corporate Super PDS
Cbus Corporate Super PDS
Cbus Corporate Super PDS
Corporate Super
Set up Cbus
Making hard
work pay off
Low fees
United Super Pty Ltd
ABN 46 006 261 623 AFSL I nsurance
233792 as Trustee for the designed for
Construction and Building
Unions Superannuation your work
Fund ABN 75 493 363 262 History of
(Cbus and/or Cbus Super).
strong returns
MySuper authorisation
75 493 363 262 473 Investment in
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Contents 1. About Cbus Super
1. About Cbus Super 2 Cbus Super is one of Australia’s largest
2. How super works 3
3. Benefits of investing with industry super funds, created by workers
Cbus Super 4 for workers.
4. Risks of super 5
5. How we invest your money 5 Established in 1984, Cbus Super looks after more than
6. Fees and costs 7 910,000 members and manages over $85 billion of their
7. How super is taxed 8 money. We keep all fees and costs as low as possible, and
8. Insurance in your super 10 any profits go to our members, not shareholders.
9. How to open an account 15 We deliver strong results over the long term and invest
back into the sectors our members work in. Our advice
About this guide services are designed to help you make the right
This Product Disclosure Statement decisions about your super.
(PDS) contains general information only
and is designed to provide a summary Everything we do is to benefit our members, so they can
of significant information about eventually enjoy the retirement they’ve worked hard for.
Cbus Super. It contains references to
important information which also forms Who is Cbus Corporate Super for?
part of this PDS. You should consider Cbus Corporate Super is for people joining through their
this information together with your own
personal objectives, financial situation employer. Your employer will let you know if you’re eligible
and needs before making a decision. for Corporate Super and will open your account with us.
A financial adviser can help you decide if Otherwise you can join Cbus Super through:
this is the right product for you. Also read
the relevant Target Market Determination
■ Industry Super: for people joining through an employer
at cbussuper.com.au/tmd. If you but not eligible for Corporate Super
want a printed copy of this PDS or ■ Sole Trader Super: for self-employed people
other information referenced, ■ Personal Super: for people not receiving employer
please call 1300 361 784 or email contributions
[email protected].
■ Super Income Stream: for people nearing or in
Unless we’ve said otherwise, information
retirement.
in this PDS is current at the date of
publication, but may change from time to
time. Any updates that aren’t materially Important information to read
adverse will be available at cbussuper. Visit cbussuper.com.au/fund for information including:
com.au/pds or contact us for details of ■ Trust Deed (and governing rules)
any changes. Always check our website
for the most up to date information.
■ significant event notices (including fee/product updates)
Any statement made by a third party or
■ Annual Report
based on a statement made by a third ■ Financial Services Guide
party in this PDS has been included in the ■ details of service providers, appointment attendance,
form and context in which it appears with remuneration of our directors, and remuneration of
the consent of the third party, which has our executives.
not been withdrawn as at the date of this
document. Use of `us’, `we’, `our’ or `the You can also visit cbussuper.com.au/dashboard to
Trustee’ is a reference to United Super access our MySuper product dashboard.
Pty Ltd. Use of `Fund’ refers to Cbus
Super Fund.
Insurance is issued under a group policy
with our insurer, TAL Life Limited
ABN 70 050 109 450 AFSL 237848. All figures stated are as at 30 June 2023 unless otherwise noted.
2 | Set up Cbus Corporate Super
2. How super works
Most people get employer super contributions
Super helps you save for retirement and is compulsory for most employed Australians. That’s why
the government takes less tax from super than other types of investments. Most people receive
super contributions from their employer and can choose the super fund these payments are made to.
The amount your employer must contribute is usually at least 11% of your regular pay (which doesn’t
include overtime or some allowances). There are also other ways to grow your super, such as personal
contributions, government co-contributions and salary sacrifice. See our How super works fact sheet for
more details.
You can stay with Cbus Super when you change jobs
If you don’t choose a fund when starting a new job, your boss may pay your super into your ‘stapled
fund’ as decided by the ATO. If you have more than one fund, this may not be Cbus Super and may not
be right for you. To stick with Cbus Super, complete the I want my super paid into Cbus Super form at
cbussuper.com.au/cs/choose-cbus and give it to your new boss.
You can also stay with Cbus Super when you finish work
After age 60 you can turn your super into regular, tax-free payments with a Cbus Super Income Stream
account. This means you can stay with Cbus Super as you transition into retirement and after you retire.
You should read the important information about how super works before making a decision.
Go to cbussuper.com.au/superworks. The material relating to how super works may change
between the time when you read this statement and the day when you acquire the product.
LOGIN
Digital services make it easy
Manage your super account your way. Search your app store for
Cbus Super or visit cbussuper.com.au/register to register online.
*
From inception in 1984 to 30 June 2023. The average annual return is based on the crediting rate, which is
returns minus investment fees, taxes and until 31 January 2020, the percentage-based administration fee.
Excludes administration fees and insurance costs. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future
performance. See page 6 for details.
†
Cbus Property Pty Ltd is a wholly-owned entity of Cbus Super and is responsible for the development and
management of a portfolio of Cbus Super’s property investments.
We consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors when investing across our whole
portfolio. Visit cbussuper.com.au/esg for more information on responsible investment.
*
Until 14 February 2022, Growth (MySuper) was called Growth (Cbus MySuper) and Cash was called Cash Savings.
Set up Cbus Corporate Super | 5
LOW HIGH
GrowthGrowth
(MySuper)
Risk/return
LOW HIGH
Likelihood of
3 to 4 in every 20 years
negative returns LOW HIGH
You can change investments through your online account or by completing an Investment
choice form. The right investment choice for you will depend on its likely return, the amount
of risk you’re happy to take to achieve it, and how long until you retire.
You should read the important information about our investment options and how we invest
your money before making a decision. Go to cbussuper.com.au/pds to read the Investment
handbook and the Cbus Self Managed investment guide. The material relating to our
investment options may change between the time when you read this statement and the
day when you acquire the product. Always visit our website for the latest information.
Financial advice fees may be able to be deducted from your Cbus Super account for personal
financial advice provided in relation to your account(s) by a financial planner who is part of
our Cbus Super and FAAA Member Referral Program, or if your chosen financial planner is
registered with us for fee deductions. Fees will only be deducted with your written consent.
You should read the important information about fees and costs before making a decision.
Go to cbussuper.com.au/fees. The information on fees and costs may change between the
time when you read this statement and the day when you acquire the product.
There are limits on how much you can contribute to your super (contribution caps). If you
contribute more than these limits you may pay extra tax.
*
With a life expectancy of 24 months or less from when you were diagnosed. † Conditions apply.
The cover available will depend on your age, your occupation category (see opposite) and in many cases
your salary. Your automatic cover won’t start until your account balance reaches $6,000 (and you’ve
turned 25), unless you tell us you want cover earlier. Select this option when you complete the Set up
your Cbus Corporate Super account form or anytime at cbussuper.com.au/want-cover.
If you elect to receive cover or your account balance reaches $6,000 (and you’ve turned 25), if eligible, you’ll
be covered under the insurance benefit design your employer has chosen from the following options:
Death and TPD How much automatic IP design How much automatic
design options cover could you get? options cover could you get?
Multiple of Percentage 85% of your salary (includes a
1 to 7 x your salary*
your salary of your salary super contribution of up to 10%)
Percentage of 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% or 25% 30 or 90 days (how long you
your salary x of your salary x future years Waiting need to be unable to work
future years of service to age 65† period before you’re eligible for IP
of service (up to 7 x your salary)* payments if you make a claim)
2 or 5 years‡ (how long you can
Payment
Fixed cover $100,000 to $1,000,000 receive IP payments for if you
period
make a claim)
*
Rounded up to the next $1,000. † Calculated by full years and months till you turn 65.
‡
If you’re in the light manual occupation category any automatic IP cover you receive will have a 2-year payment
period, but you can apply to change it to 5 years – learn how to change your cover on page 14.
Some words in this section (such as compulsory super, normal job and senior manager or
executive) have specific meanings that you need to understand. Please read the Corporate
Super insurance guide to learn more.
If… Then…
■ You can get automatic cover if you tell us
you want cover (regardless of your account
Full balance or age), or when your account
cover None of the below apply to you balance reaches $6,000 (and you’ve turned 25)
■ You’ll need to be able to do your normal job
without being restricted by injury or illness for
ten days in a row
■ You won’t get any automatic cover (unless
you were a Cbus Super member with
Some insurance cover before joining Corporate
cover Super – see the next page)
You’re between 65 and 69 ■ You can apply for death and TPD cover, but
you can’t get any IP cover
■ Any cover you receive will be fixed and reduce
by 20% a year
You’re off work or on restricted duties ■ You can get automatic cover, but your TPD
because you’re sick or injured when and IP cover will be only for injuries or illnesses
cover starts that first occur after your cover starts
■ You’ll get full cover when you can do your
normal job again without restriction for ten
days in a row
You’re working less than 15 hours a week ■ You can get automatic death and TPD cover,
You’re not an Australian resident but no IP cover
You tell us you want automatic cover more
than six months from when you joined
your employer or first became eligible ■ For 24 months, you’ll only be covered for
for Corporate Super with your employer injuries or illnesses that first occur after your
(whichever is later) cover starts
You don’t receive an on-time compulsory ■ You’ll get full cover after 24 months, if you can
super payment within six months from do your normal job without being restricted
when your account balance reached by injury or illness for ten days in a row
$6,000 (and you turned 25), and you didn’t
tell us you wanted automatic cover earlier
You don’t qualify for one of the occupation ■ You can't get any cover through Corporate
categories on page 11 Super, but you may be eligible for cover
No through Industry Super
cover You’re under 15 or have reached age 70
You’ve received a total and permanent
disablement or terminal illness payment
from a super fund or insurance policy, or ■ Unfortunately, you can’t get any insurance
you’re currently applying for or entitled to one cover through Cbus Super
You have a terminal illness with a life
expectancy of 24 months or less from
when it was diagnosed
Watch our Know your insurance explainer video at cbussuper.com.au/knowhow to learn more.
The cost of cover will come out of your account unless you cancel it (or it stops for another
reason). When deciding what cover is right for you – now and in the future – think about the
benefits of being covered and the impact of insurance costs on your retirement savings.
You should read the important information about insurance in your super before making
a decision, including the amount and costs of cover, when cover stops and starts,
changing your cover, making a claim, and any other terms and conditions of Cbus Super’s
insurance policies. For more information, read the Corporate Super insurance guide at
cbussuper.com.au/cs-cover and the Corporate Super insurance fact sheet in your welcome
pack, or call us for copies. The material relating to insurance in your super may change
between the time when you read this statement and the day when you acquire the product.
Need help? Call us on 1300 361 784 8.30am to 6pm AEST/AEDT, Monday to Friday.
To learn more about how to make a complaint, read the fact sheet available at
cbussuper.com.au/complaint.
Privacy
We collect, store and disclose the personal information you provide only to administer your account and
in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Except where required by law, your personal information will not be
used for any other purpose. For more details, please refer to our Privacy Policy and Personal Information
Collection Statement at cbussuper.com.au/privacy or call 1300 361 784 for a copy.
Set up your ¡ Apply for death and disability insurance to protect you at home and on the job.
Cbus Corporate ¡ Provide your tax file number so you don’t pay more tax than you need to.
Super account ¡ Choose beneficiaries and communication options.
3. Complete this form to combine your super into Cbus Super and
find any lost super
Send this form to
Cbus Super, along with
any other documents
Combine your ¡ Know the details of your other funds? Combine up to three accounts on this required
super into form. Get more forms at cbussuper.com.au/forms or call us.
¡ Want to search for lost super? You can verify your identification
Cbus Super electronically at Step 3 and avoid certifying documents.
1300 361 784 [email protected] Cbus Super Visit us in person in Adelaide, Brisbane,
8am to 8pm (AEST/AEDT) cbussuper.com.au Locked Bag 5056 Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.
Monday to Friday Log in to chat to us online PARRAMATTA NSW 2124 Details: cbussuper.com.au/contact
United Super Pty Ltd ABN 46 006 261 623 AFSL 233792 as Trustee for the Construction and Building UnionsSuperannuation Fund ABN 75 493 363 262 (Cbus and/or Cbus Super).
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Set up your Cbus Corporate Super account
This form is part of the Cbus Corporate Super Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) dated REQUIRED
26 August 2023. Please read the PDS before you complete this form.
Please use black or blue pen and CAPITAL letters. Use an X in boxes where required.
Complete this form after your employer has opened your Corporate Super account and you’ve received your welcome pack from us.
Family name
Occupation
Employer name
Cbus Super employer number (if known) Phone Date you started with this employer
D D / M M / Y Y Y Y
Some words (such as senior manager or executive) have specific meanings, so you should read your insurance guide to understand them.
If you don’t tick this box, you won’t be able to access automatic cover until your account balance reaches $6,000 (and you’ve turned 25).
Other conditions apply.
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Step 5: Check if you can get automatic insurance cover
Answer the following questions to see if you’re eligible for automatic cover.
Have you ever received a payment for total and permanent disablement
(TPD) or terminal illness from any super fund or insurance policy, or are you Yes
You can’t get automatic cover. Go to step 7.
currently applying for or entitled to one? No
Do you have a terminal illness with a life expectancy of 24 months or less from Yes
You can’t get automatic cover. Go to step 7.
when it was diagnosed? No
Answer the following questions to see what sort of cover you may be able to get.
Are you off work or on restricted duties because you’re sick or injured? Yes
You may get death cover and new events TPD and IP cover
(See page 12 of this PDS for details of cover in this situation.) No
You may get full automatic cover
Want to choose investments? Once you receive Send this form to: Cbus Super, Got a query? Call us on:
your member number, register your account online to choose Locked Bag 5056 PARRAMATTA NSW 2124 or via 1300 361 784 8am to 8pm
investment options or you can call us on 1300 361 784. email – visit cbussuper.com.au/cs/id to learn how. (AEST/AEDT) Monday to Friday
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Combine your super OPTIONAL
Save on fees. You pay fees for every super account you own. We keep costs low so more of your super stays
where it belongs: in your super account.
Insurance for your industry. With more than one super fund, you could be paying for more than one
insurance policy. And other super funds may not cover high-risk working conditions such as working from heights,
underground or in confined spaces.
8.89 Benefit from strong long-term returns. Our Growth (My Super) investment option has delivered an
average of 8.89% each year for the past 39 years.*
We invest in your industries. Through long-term projects like Cbus Property developments† we create
jobs for our members.
If you need help finding your super or completing the form, call us on 1300 361 784 and we can help you over the phone. You can also visit your
nearest Cbus Super front counter or arrange for a Cbus Super Coordinator to meet with you. Go to cbussuper.com.au/contact for details.
Watch our How to consolidate your super explainer video at cbussuper.com.au/knowhow to learn more.
*
From inception in 1984 to 30 June 2023. The average annual return is based on the crediting rate, which is returns minus investment fees, taxes and until 31 January 2020,
the percentage-based administration fee. Excludes administration fees and insurance costs. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
†
Cbus Property Pty Ltd is a wholly-owned entity of Cbus Super and is responsible for the development and management of a portfolio of Cbus Super’s property
investments.
United Super Pty Ltd ABN 46 006 261 623 AFSL 233792 as Trustee for the Construction and Building Unions Superannuation Fund ABN 75 493 363 262 (Cbus and/or Cbus Super).
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Important information about combining your super
Things to consider when combining your super This form won’t change where your employer
Combining your super can save you money and hassle, but there are pays your super into
a few important things to check first: Using this form won’t change the fund your employer pays your super
■ Fees and costs – Will the fund you’re transferring from charge any contributions into. To do that, speak to your employer and provide
fees? How do fees and insurance premiums compare? This can them with a completed I want my super paid into Cbus Super form,
make a big difference to how much you have when you retire. available at cbussuper.com.au/forms.
■ Insurance cover – Will you lose any insurance cover or other You need to provide proof of identity to search
benefits? And are you eligible for enough insurance cover and other
benefits with your chosen fund? You may be able to transfer your
for other super
insurance to Cbus Super before you close that account (see below). There's three options for this:
■ Contributions – Can your employer contribute to your chosen fund? 1. Electronic ID (see step 3 in this form)
■ Performance – How have both funds performed over the medium
The easiest way to provide proof of identity is to complete step 3
to longer term? (But remember, past performance is not an of this form. You'll need your Medicare card and drivers licence or
indicator of future performance.) passport so we can verify your identity electronically.
■ Advice – Will access to financial advice about your account be
available as part of your membership? 2. By email (Selfie ID)
Transfer your insurance cover first mail us a photo of you holding your Australian drivers licence, as
E
well as a clear photo of the back of your drivers licence.
If you’re going to apply to transfer your insurance cover to Cbus Super, OR
don’t submit this form until the insurer accepts your application. Email us a photo of you holding your passport. The selfie needs to
be close up so we can read the writing on your ID.
Visit cbussuper.com.au/insurance for more information about
insurance through Cbus Super. To check if you’re eligible to transfer
3. By post (Certified ID)
cover to Cbus Super, use the Transfer my other insurance form at
cbussuper.com.au/forms. Send certified copies* of these documents to us by post:
1. Australian drivers licence (both sides) OR Australian passport.
Providing your TFN 2. One of the following: birth certificate/extract†, citizenship
You don't have to give us your TFN, but if you don't, you may be taxed certificate or government-issued concession card.
at a higher rate and we won’t be able to search for other super you 3. One of the following:
- phone, electricity, gas or water bill (from past three months)
might have. Learn more at cbussuper.com.au/tfn.
- bank statement that includes your name and address
Under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, we're (from the past six months)
authorised to collect your TFN, which will only be used for lawful - Australian Taxation Office notice or council rates notice
purposes. These purposes may change in the future as a result of (from the past 12 months).
legislative change. Your TFN may be shared with another super *
Your documents can't be expired, though an Australian passport can be used
provider, when your benefits are being transferred, unless you if it expired within the past two years.
request in writing that your TFN is not shared. †
The name on your birth certificate/extract needs to match the name on your
Cbus Super account.
Combining a self managed super fund Read the Identification requirements brochure at
If you're combining your SMSF super balance into your Cbus Super cbussuper.com.au/cs/id for further info.
account, you will need to provide us with the name, ABN and
Electronic Service Address (ESA) of your SMSF. Has your name changed or are you signing on
If you need an ESA, you can obtain this from: behalf of another person?
■ your SMSF Administrator, tax agent, accountant or bank; or You'll need to provide additional proof of identity. See the
■ a dedicated SMSF messaging provider – go to ato.gov.au for Identification requirements brochure at cbussuper.com.au/cs/id for
registered providers. more information.
Cbus Super 1300 361 784 [email protected] Visit us in person in Adelaide, Brisbane,
Locked Bag 5056 8am to 8pm (AEST/AEDT) cbussuper.com.au Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.
PARRAMATTA NSW 2124 Monday to Friday Log in to chat to us online Details: cbussuper.com.au/contact
This information is about Cbus Super. It doesn’t account for your specific needs. Please consider your financial position, objectives and requirements before making financial decisions.
Read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination to decide if Cbus Super is right for you. Call 1300 361 784 or visit cbussuper.com.au.
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OPTIONAL
Return your form to Cbus Super, Locked Bag 5056 Parramatta NSW 2124. Or email it to us – visit cbussuper.com.au/cs/id to learn how.
Step 1: Provide your personal details
Title Date of birth Gender
Mr Mrs Miss Ms Other D D / M M / Y Y Y Y X
Male X Female
Given name(s)
Family name
Full name including middle name as shown on licence Full name including middle name as shown on passport
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Step 4: Other super account details
To transfer your super from more funds you can attach another This transfer may close your account and cancel any insurance cover or any other
form or log into your account and combine your super online. entitlements associated with that account (you need to check this with your FROM fund).
Membership or account number Fund phone number Australian business number (ABN)
Unique Superannuation Identifier (USI) (not required for SMSF transfers) For SMSF transfers only Electronic Service Address (ESA)
Membership or account number Fund phone number Australian business number (ABN)
Unique Superannuation Identifier (USI) (not required for SMSF transfers) For SMSF transfers only Electronic Service Address (ESA)
Membership or account number Fund phone number Australian business number (ABN)
Unique Superannuation Identifier (USI) (not required for SMSF transfers) For SMSF transfers only Electronic Service Address (ESA)
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Specialist Fund of the Year, again and again
3
We are proud to have received the
Chant West Specialist Fund of the Year award
yet again, and for the fourth year running.
Please visit cbussuper.com.au/awards for details of these and our many other awards.
The Zenith CW Pty Ltd ABN 20 639 121 403 AFSL 226872/AFS Rep No. 1280401 Chant West rating
(assigned January 2023) is limited to General Advice only and has been prepared without considering
your objectives or financial situation, including target markets where applicable. The rating is not a
recommendation to purchase, sell or hold any product and is subject to change at any time without
notice. You should seek independent advice and consider the PDS or offer document before making
any investment decisions. Ratings have been assigned based on third party data. Liability is not
accepted, whether direct or indirect, from use of the rating. Past performance is not an indication of
future performance. Refer to chantwest.com.au for full ratings information and FSG. Chant West
Awards issued 17 May 2023 are solely statements of opinion and not a recommendation in relation
to making any investment decisions. Awards are current for 12 months and subject to change at any
time. Awards for previous years are for historical purposes only. Full details on Chant West Awards at
chantwest.com.au/fund-awards/about-the-awards.
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