Who we are

The Council of Financial Regulators (CoFR) is made up of five agencies:

• Reserve Bank of New Zealand
• Financial Markets Authority
• Commerce Commission
• Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
• The Treasury

We meet quarterly to discuss regulatory issues, risks and priorities for financial markets.

The Governor of the Reserve Bank and the Chief Executive of the Financial Markets Authority take turns to chair our meetings.

CEOs of each of the five agencies usually attend meetings, accompanied by one or two senior colleagues, with an emphasis on continuity of attendance. We may invite other regulatory agencies, or any other relevant organisations, to attend meetings as required.

We may also set up taskforces as required to address particular issues, with membership drawn from CoFR agencies and others.

Anna Breman

Governor, Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua

Samantha Barrass

Chief Executive, Financial Markets Authority – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko

Raj Krishnan

Acting Chief Executive Officer, Commerce Commission – Te Komihana Tauhokohoko

Suzanne Stew

Acting Chief Executive, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment – Hīkina Whakatutuki

Iain Rennie, CNZM

Secretary and Chief Executive to the Treasury – Te Tai Ōhanga