Our Response and Enforcement function is made up of the teams that assess and address conduct that poses serious harm to New Zealanders, as well as our specialist supervision teams, which supervise, monitor and deal with conduct related to regulatory obligations that apply across multiple sectors. We are introducing these teams, sharing more about the work they do as well as the impact they hope their work will have. You can read more about the teams we have already profiled.
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This month we are introducing the Data and Evidence team, who play an essential role in supporting the Financial Markets Authority’s regulatory and enforcement functions.
They are responsible for the secure handling, management, and analysis of evidential material collected during investigations and regulatory activities. They ensure all evidence is logged, tracked, and stored in accordance with strict chain-of-custody protocols.
Their expertise in eDiscovery, data analytics, evidence processing and evidence systems enables the FMA to meet our obligations for civil discovery and criminal disclosure, as well as to comply with court requirements for document production. The team’s work underpins the integrity of investigative and enforcement outcomes, ensuring that evidence is securely maintained and preserved throughout its lifecycle.
The Data and Evidence team collaborate closely with the Investigations and Enforcement teams, as well as our frontline staff, providing guidance on evidence handling and supporting the end-to-end management of case material. They are involved from the start of an investigation all the way through to discovery or disclosure as part of any litigation.
Whether processing large datasets for complex investigations or preparing disclosure packages for court, the Data and Evidence team’s careful approach ensures that all evidential material is handled with the highest standards of accuracy, security, and compliance.
If you have any questions about their work, you can email [email protected].
