New director brings deep experience to RBNZ team
The Reserve Bank (RBNZ) has announced the appointment of Adam Richardson (pictured) as director of financial markets.
In this role, Richardson will lead the directorate responsible for the bank’s market operations, balance sheet management, and policy advice on both domestic and international financial markets and economies.
Richardson’s appointment comes as RBNZ manages ongoing inflation, recent rate changes, and global market volatility. The financial markets directorate is central to monetary policy operations and market response.
Extensive experience in economics and markets
Richardson joined RBNZ in 2007 and has held a range of leadership roles in economics and financial markets. He was appointed as an internal member of the Monetary Policy Committee for a six-month term from March 2022.
Most recently, Richardson served as a senior manager in the economics department, helping to lead the directorate responsible for monetary policy and supporting the work of the Monetary Policy Committee.
Earlier in his career, Richardson worked as a markets economist at an international bank, gaining valuable experience in global financial markets.
Richardson is a CFA charterholder and holds an Honours degree in Economics from the University of Otago.
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