FMA takes a drubbing from stakeholders

FMA takes a drubbing from stakeholders
FMA head Samantha Barrass sees a "steadier state" regulatory environment ahead. (Image: Supplied)
Pattrick Smellie
If the results of an annual stakeholders survey are anything to go by, the Financial Markets Authority has a problem with its authority among financial market participants.Published on Thursday with the market regulator’s annual report, the survey of 133 people judged to represent its target audience showed a sharp drop in ease of doing business with the Financial Markets Authority (FMA).The results found a growing proportion of those surveyed were not satisfied with the FMA's focus on the most important issues and targeting areas whe...

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