Patrick Meaney

Patrick Meaney joined the DFSA in 2018 and currently serves as the Managing Director, Head of Enforcement. With over 30 years of experience in regulating financial markets and services, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the DFSA.

Before his tenure at the DFSA, Mr Meaney was a Manager in the Wholesale Enforcement Department of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for nearly seven years. During this period, he focused on addressing misconduct in both listed and over-the-counter financial markets.

Prior to joining the FCA, Mr Meaney held senior positions in legal, regulatory enforcement, and forensic investigation roles across Australia, Hong Kong, and Japan. His notable roles included General Counsel and Head of Enforcement at the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, and Head of Listing Enforcement at the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited.

Mr Meaney is admitted to practice Law in Australia and holds postgraduate qualifications in Law and Applied Finance. He is a member of the Enforcement and Cooperation Committee and the Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding Screening Group of the International Organisation of Securities Commissions.