We coordinate our efforts and share intelligence with other government agencies to ensure our work is informed, proportionate and effective.
Council of Financial Regulators
Vision
The Council of Financial Regulators (CoFR) contributes to maximizing New Zealand’s sustainable economic well-being through responsive and coordinated financial system regulation.
Objectives
CoFR’s main objectives are to:
- Develop a collective view on longer-term strategic priorities for the financial system;
- Identify and monitor important issues, risks and gaps in the financial system that may impinge upon achievement of member agencies’ regulatory objectives;
- Agree with collaborative responses to issues that require cross-agency involvement and put in place appropriate mechanisms to deliver them.
Membership
The members of CoFR are:
CoFR meets quarterly to discuss financial markets regulatory issues, risks and priorities.
The RBNZ Governor and the FMA Chief Executive alternate chairing meetings.
Attendance is normally at CEO level, accompanied by one or two senior colleagues, with the emphasis being on continuity of attendance. Further attendance depends on the particular topics on the agenda for the meeting.
CoFR may invite other regulatory agencies or any other relevant organisations to attend meetings, as required.
CoFR may establish sub-committees and working groups as required to address particular issues, with membership drawn from CoFR agencies and others.
Responsibilities and relationships
CoFR’s vision and activities operate within the framework of the statutory responsibilities set for each agency and the preferences and priorities set by the Government.
CoFR’s Relationship Charter sets out how CoFR members work together to deliver the CoFR vision. You can see this below.
CoFR members may formalise their bilateral working relationships through appropriate mechanisms such as a Memorandum of Understanding.
