New Zealand’s Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has appointed Louise Unger as Executive Director for Response and Enforcement, starting in June. 

Ms Unger is currently the Commerce Commission’s Credit GM. 

“I am delighted we have secured Louise’s talent and skills for the FMA at this critical point in our oversight of financial services conduct in New Zealand,” the authority’s CEO Samantha Barrass said. 

“Louise has proven experience as a leader, in governance and financial services law.” 

Ms Unger led legal and risk teams at Bank of New Zealand for 12 years and formerly specialised in risk and compliance at Lawyers on Demand NZ. She has provided compliance services to banks, telecommunications and electricity firms.