New Zealand's Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has opened an independent investigation into matters raised concerning workplace conduct and culture at the Financial Markets Authority, which it oversees as the monitoring department. Kristy McDonald KC will lead the investigation, with the support of the Financial Markets Authority Board. An independent, confidential channel will be established for people to engage with the investigation, with access details to be released shortly.
2026-08-04Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (New Zealand)
New Zealand's Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment launches independent investigation into Financial Markets Authority workplace conduct and culture
New Zealand's Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has launched an independent investigation into workplace conduct and culture matters raised at the Financial Markets Authority. Kristy McDonald KC will lead the investigation, supported by a confidential channel for participants.