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The writing was on the wall at the FMA

ANALYSIS: It is understood the market regulator’s board last year declined a two-year extension for outgoing CEO Samantha Barrass.

Hamish McNicol and Calida Stuart-Menteath Fri, 22 May 2026

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Blocking Smith v Fonterra a cynical use of Parliamentary power

ANALYSIS: This week saw the fourth time in recent years legislation was announced that would terminate an active court claim.

Calida Stuart-Menteath and Hamish McNicol Fri, 15 May 2026

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Mbie review confirms FMA has a culture problem

ANALYSIS: Stobo report reveals police complaint, accusations of stalking, harassment, intimidation and coercive behaviour, and the existence of another independent investigation.

Hamish McNicol and Calida Stuart-Menteath Fri, 08 May 2026

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Oh, what could have been, as My Food Bag seeks exit

ANALYSIS: Private equity funds will certainly be sniffing round for a cheap dinner.

Calida Stuart-Menteath and Hamish McNicol Fri, 01 May 2026

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All in the detail: attention turns to FMA after NZ Super ruling

ANALYSIS: The regulator is considering the impact of a High Court ruling on its upcoming Sustainability Related Disclosure Guidance.

Hamish McNicol and Calida Stuart-Menteath Fri, 24 Apr 2026

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Audit firm rotation arrives in NZ, but are we ready for AI?

ANALYSIS: Research shows show that 31 NZX50 companies have had the same audit firm for at least the past decade. Of those, 20 hadn’t changed audit firms in more than 20 years.

Hamish McNicol and Calida Stuart-Menteath Fri, 17 Apr 2026

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Putting a corporate tax cut on the policy agenda

ANALYSIS: In a recent survey, New Zealand small business ranked last in Asia-Pacific on growth, innovation and hiring for the second consecutive year.

Hamish McNicol and Calida Stuart-Menteath Fri, 10 Apr 2026

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Believe the hype: NZ class actions are booming

ANALYSIS: It might be time to dust off that 2022 report recommending the establishment of a Class Actions Act.

Hamish McNicol and Calida Stuart-Menteath Fri, 27 Mar 2026

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Mitigating a fuel crisis as long as a piece of string

ANALYSIS: Carless days, work-from-home stints, and mandating office workers wear short-sleeves are among the measures other countries are implementing to help the fuel situation.

Calida Stuart-Menteath and Hamish McNicol Fri, 20 Mar 2026

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