FMA chairperson steps aside during MBIE investigation

Friday 5 December 2025 · 6 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 5 Dec 2025, 6:26pm

In this story Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Financial Markets Authority, Craig Stobo

Financial Markets Authority chairperson Craig Stobo has agreed to temporarily step aside while the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment investigates matters raised about him. The Commerce Minister requested the probe after concerns were raised that warranted further investigation. Stobo will also step away from his other Crown governance and advisory roles.

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1. StuffFri 5 Dec 2025, 5:16pm

   FMA chairperson Craig Stobo steps aside for MBIE investigation into ‘matters raised’ about him (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via The PostFri 5 Dec 2025, 5:24pm

   Financial Markets Authority chairperson Craig Stobo stands down amid investigation (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Post (opens in new tab), Waikato Times (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsFri 5 Dec 2025, 5:31pm

   Financial Markets Authority chairperson steps aside amid MBIE probe (opens in new tab)

4. RNZFri 5 Dec 2025, 6:26pm

   Financial Markets Authority chair Craig Stobo steps aside during investigation (opens in new tab)