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Directors

Good corporate governance supports investor confidence. To enable companies to grow and thrive, directors need to be both risk managers and responsible risk takers. Being a director is more than just a title. The office of a director carries with it a wide range of ethical, legal and commercial duties and obligations.

This page provides a range of guidance and resources to assist directors in their duties.

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  1. 15 March 2021

    Audit quality – A director’s guide

    Audit quality – A director’s guide is aimed at directors of FMC reporting entities. It sets out how you, as a director can contribute to the audit quality of your audit, as well as what you can expect from the FMA and your auditor.

  3. 14 April 2020

    Going Public: A Director’s Guide

    The number of companies looking to access the equity markets continues to grow. This guide is intended to help directors assess whether going public is the right choice for their company and provide an insight into the process of becoming a public company.

  4. 11 September 2019

    The essentials of being a director (English version)

    This joint publication with the Institute of Directors is intended to provide company directors and prospective directors with a quick reference and overview of some of the key things they should think about.

  5. 11 September 2019

    Ngā mea waiwai o te tūranga whakataka (The essentials of being a director)

    This is a te reo Māori translation of The Essentials of Being a Director guide - which recognises the relevance of te reo Māori in New Zealand’s economy. This joint publication with the Institute of Directors is intended to provide company directors and prospective directors with a quick reference and overview of some of the key things they should think about.

  6. 28 February 2018

    Corporate governance handbook

    We recognise the vital role good corporate governance plays in contributing to markets that are fair, efficient and transparent, and to ensuring stakeholders’ interests are respected.