Business of Government

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Steven Bardy appointed deputy Financial Markets Authority chair
Business of Government

Steven Bardy appointed deputy Financial Markets Authority chair

Steven Bardy has been appointed deputy chair of the Financial Markets Authority (FMA).Bardy, who is currently chair of the Audit and Risk Committee, will serve as deputy chair from Jan 1, 2026, to Feb 28, 2027, when his current term on the board ends.Bardy has been acting board c...

Staff reporters 23 Dec 2025
The chief executive log jam, Coster’s grenade and more
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The chief executive log jam, Coster’s grenade and more

Our fortnightly round-up of public sector news, reckons and more. 

Ian Llewellyn 10 Dec 2025
Andy Coster resigns as Social Investment Agency CEO
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Andy Coster resigns as Social Investment Agency CEO

Andy Coster has resigned from his position as chief executive of the Social Investment Agency, effective immediately.Coster, who previously served as the police commissioner from April 2020 to November 2024, decided to step down following the release of a report by the Independen...

BD AI 03 Dec 2025
Police credibility ripples, Com Com value for money and more
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Police credibility ripples, Com Com value for money and more

BusinessDesk’s fortnightly round-up of public sector news and observations. 

Ian Llewellyn 26 Nov 2025