Regulatory philosophy, theory and practice: Ka mua, ka muri (transcript of inaugural lecture)

This is the transcript of my inaugural lecture as I have delivered it on 22 October 2019 at the Victoria University of Wellington. The lecture is a summary of a more extensive essay that touches on the same topic. For references to the regulatory literature that I discuss in the lecture, please consult that essay. … Continue reading Regulatory philosophy, theory and practice: Ka mua, ka muri (transcript of inaugural lecture)

Risk governance and risk-based regulation review: Now available as open access paper

In regulatory governance and regulatory practice, ‘risk’ is probably one of the topics most talked about and least understood. The notion of risk is like the notion of time or happiness: we all know perfectly well what it is, until we try to explain it to others (or to ourselves, for that matter). Risk is … Continue reading Risk governance and risk-based regulation review: Now available as open access paper

Intrusive regulation and cultural change workshop by Prof Femke de Vries

This morning, G-REG in collaboration with ANZSOG and VUW hosted a workshop on Intrusive Regulation and Cultural Change led by Prof Femke de Vries. Femke de Vries is a professor by special appointment in Supervision at the University of Groningen. She has worked in financial supervision for 15 years and was one of the architects … Continue reading Intrusive regulation and cultural change workshop by Prof Femke de Vries

Launch of the Chair in Regulatory Practice

On 10 September 2018, we had the formal launch of the Chair in Regulatory Practice at the Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. Below is a transcript of my speech. There's also a presentation.   Kia ora, Thank you, Keith (Keith Manch; Director and Chief Executive Officer of Maritime NZ), for your kind words. And many … Continue reading Launch of the Chair in Regulatory Practice