Cbus adds to Public Markets team

Cbus has announced the appointment of Michael Swan to the role of senior portfolio manager, fixed interest & cash, within its public markets team, effective 3 April 2017.

In a statement, Cbus said that the appointment follows the $36b super fund's plans to expand its in-house investment capability.

In the new role, Swan will be responsible for oversight of Cbus' fixed interest and cash sectors as well as providing support for alternative debt.

He joins from Brookline Partners, a boutique fixed income asset manager, where he was appointed as a senior portfolio manager in February 2014.

He has over 25 years' experience in cash and fixed income roles with international and Australian investment managers including Vianova, Perennial and UBS.

Commenting on the appointment, Cbus' executive manager, investment strategy, Kristian Fok, said: "We are delighted to have Michael join us as we build and execute our internal management strategy. Attracting experienced and talented individuals for our internal team puts us in a great position to deliver results for our members over the longer term."

Swan added: "I'm pleased to be joining a Fund like Cbus that's committed to securing the best retirement outcomes for its members as they're growing their internal capability."