FMA names head of enforcement

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has confirmed the appointment of Margot Gatland (pictured above) as its new head of enforcement. Gatland previously held the role in an acting capacity.

“Margot Gatland has been confirmed as our new head of enforcement after an extensive local and international search,” Liam Mason, FMA general counsel, said. “This is a crucial role, responsible for leading all the FMA’s work to enforce the law and prosecute misconduct. Given the importance of enforcement at the FMA, we wanted to test the market to ensure we appointed the best person to the role. We received a high level of interest from both local and overseas candidates. The interest in the role reflects the high regard in which the FMA is held, and we’re delighted that we have the right skills and experience inside the FMA with Margot.”

Gatland joined the FMA as a senior solicitor in December 2017. She has experience in both New Zealand and the UK, having worked at the Serious Fraud Office, Meredith Connell, commercial firms and in government. She has extensive credentials as a litigation lawyer and has already led a number of successful FMA prosecutions.