Cbus appoints head of total portfolio management

Mark Ferguson has joined Cbus as head of total portfolio management.

Ferguson was most recently the head of investment risk for APRA, a role he held for two years. He has also held a variety of investment and portfolio management roles with AustralianSuper, QBE Insurance, and Qantas Super.

"Mark brings particularly strong expertise in currency, asset allocation process design, risk management, and overlay management," said Cbus CIO Kristian Fok. "Alongside extensive experience in investments strategy, superannuation and with regulation, providing a unique perspective for Cbus."

Ferguson's appointment is part of the plan to internalise Cbus' investment structure. "This appointment further strengthens Cbus' overall investment capability and continues our strategy to build our level of expertise in-house. This enables Cbus to respond quickly to opportunities and negotiate directly for the best investment outcomes for our members," said Fok.

Ferguson said that his background and experiences align with the fund's investment objectives. "I'm delighted to be joining a super fund that is so focused on generating the best investment outcomes for its members," he said.

In his new role, Ferguson will be responsible for Cbus' asset allocation, capital markets and portfolio execution, and quantitative solutions teams.