The New Zealand Financial Markets Authority has appointed Dr Philip Stevens as its Chief Economist, with a mandate to strengthen the regulator’s research-driven and data- and intelligence-led approach in support of its strategic priorities and regulatory focus. Stevens brings more than 25 years of economics experience, including senior public sector roles and a doctorate in Economics from the University of Oxford. The role includes leading and developing a team of researchers and economists to deliver economic research and analysis to inform regulatory priorities, embed economic theory in decision-making, and deepen the FMA’s understanding of economic drivers and market dynamics across the financial sectors it regulates; he will start in November and report to Chief Executive Samantha Barrass.
2025-10-08New Zealand Financial Markets Authority
New Zealand Financial Markets Authority appoints Dr Philip Stevens as Chief Economist
The New Zealand Financial Markets Authority has appointed Dr. Philip Stevens as Chief Economist to enhance its research-driven and data-led regulatory approach, starting in November under Chief Executive Samantha Barrass.