BUSSQ and CoverCard Partner to Drive Innovation in the Superannuation Sector

Building and construction industry super fund BUSSQ and technology startup CoverCard have joined forces in a twelve-month partnership deal that will provide significant benefits for BUSSQ’s 85,000 members and 14,000 employers.

With the spotlight from the Royal Commission on the industry, its further proof that industry funds like BUSSQ are committed to implementing initiatives that are for the benefit of their members.

The partnership will see CoverCard’s technology deployed to assist BUSSQ members in managing their tickets and licences to build their careers, whilst providing BUSSQ employers with discounted access to CoverCard’s technology that streamlines recruitment and qualification management requirements.

In turn, BUSSQ will obtain a deeper picture of the employment and recruitment needs of their members.

 

‘We believe this partnership represents a significant win for everyone involved,’ said BUSSQ CEO Linda Vickers. ‘We are always looking for ways to innovate and provide extra value to our members and employers. Innovation and technology are key priorities for BUSSQ and CoverCard’s offering is a very neat fit for us and our members.’

 

CoverCard CEO Matt Tomlins said BUSSQ was an ideal corporate partner as they recognise the importance of innovation and the capability that tech startups can provide.

 

‘Superannuation funds, and other financial services organisations, are a strong fit for our offering and this partnership will help supercharge our growth. Linda and the team at BUSSQ have been excellent to work with, as they can genuinely see the value of our proposition for their members.’

‘There’s huge opportunities for corporates and startups to come together where innovative technology can assist a large customer base for mutual benefit, and I’d love to see a lot more of it.’