FMA board launches employment investigation into CEO Samantha Barrass
Financial Markets Authority chief executive Samantha Barrass. Barrass went on leave, and was temporarily replaced by board member…
James Miller appointed FMA chair as regulator faces workplace probe
Willis described him as one of this country’s most respected directors. “His expertise in capital markets, corporate governance…
FMA looks into workplace culture concerns ‘as a matter of urgency’; CEO on leave
The rumour mill has been turning for some time over troubles at the FMA. In May, the regulator…
Senior Trust Capital freezes dividends on $65m investment fund amid FMA investigation
STC, founded in 2012 by former executive director John Jackson, advertised itself as a dependable investment where capital…
FMA reminds NZ directors of duties on financial reporting
The report draws on the FMA’s review of 60 sets of audited financial statements and its monitoring of…
FMG admits misleading insurance charges after FMA investigation, pays back $5.3m to customers
The insurer acknowledged that it had made misleading representations about the need to specify items and the additional…
KC appointed to investigate FMA chairman Craig Stobo after concerns raised with commerce minister
However, reporting by the NBR in December suggested his conduct around a mid-2025 trip to Estonia may have…
FMA board shake-up as Steven Bardy named deputy chair from 2026
Bardy has extensive experience as a regulator and adviser in financial services, regulation, compliance and risk management. His…
Craig Stobo to temporarily step down as FMA chairman pending investigation by MBIE
Financial Markets Authority chairman Craig Stobo. Photo / NZME The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has started…
FMA boss concerned about ‘stark inequality’ as number of people contributing to KiwiSaver falls for the first time
“If this trend continues, we risk a stark inequality between the contributing and non-contributing members of our national…