FMA appoints general counsel

The Financial Markets Authority – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko has announced the appointment of a new general counsel and acting director of regulation.

Thursday, May 20th 2021, 2:40PM

by Daniel Smith

Liam Mason

Liam Mason will take up the position of general counsel.

Rob Everett, FMA chief executive, said Mason brings deep experience and institutional knowledge to this critical role, having worked at the FMA since its establishment in 2011.

“As general counsel, Liam will advise the FMA executive and board, and lead the enforcement, policy and governance, corporate legal, and investigations teams.”

Mason has extensive experience in securities and financial services law and corporate governance matters and is well-known and respected across the legal community, the FMA-regulated financial services sector and government departments and agencies.

John Botica has also been appointed acting director of regulation, in addition to his current role of director of market engagement.

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