'News to me': director Michael Moran unaware of MBIE investigation

'News to me': director Michael Moran unaware of MBIE investigation
Company director Michael Moran has also been pitching Roundable, a cryptocurrency investment platform. (Image: YouTube)
Garth Bray
Director Michael Moran is under investigation for managing two fintech companies, and the unit responsible for integrity and enforcement at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is considering his role in their collapse.The head of the Business Registries Investigations and Compliance (BRIC) team said it is reviewing Moran’s suitability for prohibition under the Companies Act.“To be considered for prohibition under s 385, the Registrar of Companies must be satisfied that a director’s mismanagement contribu...

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