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In marking its 30 th anniversary, Funds SA today announces a significant leadership transition. Building on a foundation of trust and resilience, the leadership change ushers in a new era of stewardship, focused on continuing to safeguard and grow Funds...
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Funds SA is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Sarah Pearson as a Board Director for a three-year term commencing 19 June 2025. Dr Pearson is a passionate and highly accomplished Director with over 20 years of experience across...
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It is our pleasure to share the announcement that Dr Guy Debelle has been appointed as Chair of the Funds SA Board from 24 April 2025. Dr Debelle joined the Board in July 2024 and replaces outgoing Chair, Paul Laband,...
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Funds SA is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Melinda OLeary as a Board Director for a three-year term commencing 5 December 2024. Ms OLeary is a highly experienced and well-qualified Director with over 10 years of Board experience,...
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After seven years with Funds SA, Matthew and his family have decided to return to their roots in Melbourne to be closer to family, and for Matthew, pursue a new opportunity. Matthew has made a fantastic contribution to Funds SA...
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Funds SA is pleased to announce the appointment of Con Michalakis to the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) role. Funds SA Chief Executive Officer, John Piteo commented: “I am delighted that Con is joining the Funds SA Team as we strive...
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Funds SA is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Guy Debelle as a Director for a 3-year term effective 11 July 2024. Dr Debelle brings tremendous depth of experience in financial and economic policy to the Funds SA...
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Funds SA are pleased to welcome Simon Boyley into the role of Head of Technology. Simon has spent the past seven years at LGT Wealth Management in London and was most recently the Head of Technology. During his time with...
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Funds SA is delighted to welcome Kana Thorpe into the newly created role of Assistant Portfolio Manager within the Responsible Investment Team. Kana has recently returned to Adelaide after spending the second half of 2023 studying a Master of Science...
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We are pleased to share our inaugural Funds SA Climate Report detailing the development of our Climate Risk Response Plan, Phase 1. Released in 2022, the Climate Risk Response Plan outlines the initial actions the organisation will take to achieve...
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Funds SA is pleased to announce the appointment of Adj Assoc Professor Elizabeth Dabars as a Board Director effective 10 August 2023. Adj Assoc Professor Dabars was appointed to the Board for a three-year term upon the nomination of...
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The Chairman of Funds SA, Mr Paul Laband, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr John Piteo as the organisation’s next Chief Executive Officer as the successor to Ms Jo Townsend. The appointment follows an extensive search process. John...
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Funds SA are pleased to welcome Dom Chiuchiolo into the Senior Investment Analyst role within the Debt and Liquid Alternatives Team. Dom joins from the funds management division of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, Sandhurst Trustees, where he’d worked for the...
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Funds SA has released its Climate Risk Response Plan outlining the initial actions the organisation will take to meet our goal of managing the long-term financial risks and opportunities of climate change, and the transition of our portfolio towards NetZero...
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Funds SA has announced that our Chief Executive Officer, Jo Townsend, has informed the Corporation of her intention to step down later in the year. 20230131 Media Release - Funds SA CEO to step down
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Funds SA is recruiting. Funds SA prides itself on a strong values-led supportive culture, focused on providing opportunities to learn, grow, and work with some great people. https://www.funds.sa.gov.au/employment-opportunities/employment-opportunities-current/
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Funds SA CEO Jo Townsend talks with Investment Magazine across a broad range of topics. https://www.investmentmagazine.com.au/2022/02/game-changer-on-the-horizon-for-funds-sa/
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Funds SA Chairman Paul Laband advises that Ms Leah York has today provided notification that she has resigned from the Funds SA Board. Ms York had been appointed by the Governor on the nomination of the South Australian Government Superannuation...
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Funds SA is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Christopher Hall as a Director effective 4 October 2021. Mr Hall brings extensive knowledge and experience in investment and funds management, is currently the Chief Investment Officer of Ellerston Capital,...
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In response to the Russian / Ukraine crisis, Funds SA has been actively engaged with its external investment managers regarding exposure to Russian securities, and has been implementing sanctions imposed by the Australian Government. Some divestment has already been achieved,...
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After a year of strong performance, we are very pleased to present the Funds SA 2020-21 Annual Review
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With the easing of South Australian State Government Covid-19 restrictions (to Level 3) the Funds SA office re-opened effective Wednesday 28th July 2021. Physical access to our office remains limited to employees only; however, we are contactable. Please call reception on...
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The Fund Executives Association Ltd (FEAL), Australia’s peak professional development body for superannuation fund executives, has announced the appointment of Funds SA CEO, Jo Townsend, to the Board of Directors effective Thursday, 1 July.
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Funds SA has announced the appointment of Brendan Hallett as Director Asset Allocation. He will be responsible for leading the Asset Allocation team and be heavily involved in investment strategy development for Funds SA’s clients. Funds SA manages in excess...
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1 July 2020 marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of Funds SA. Legislation passed by the South Australian Parliament on the 1st of July 1995 created Funds SA as the investment management corporation for the Government of South Australia;...
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Funds SA implemented work from home arrangements for all employees effective Wednesday 25 March 2020. From Monday 18 May, Funds SA began steps to gradually transition operations back into the office. Since that date...
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Funds SA custodian transition – deferral Due to the uncertainties and heightened short-term risk environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Funds SA has made the decision to defer the transition of its custodial services from JP Morgan to Northern Trust....
