The Financial Markets Authority is investigating Christchurch-based Chance Voight Investment Corporation Ltd (Chance Voight), its subsidiaries and persons and entities associated with the Chance Voight Group.
Following the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) seeking appointment of interim liquidators over six Chance Voight entities, the court has appointed Malcolm Hollis, John Fisk and Lara Bennett of PwC New Zealand as interim liquidators over the six entities with effect from last Wednesday.
An FMA spokesperson said the investigation was ongoing.
The FMA noted that in November 2025, a Chance Voight subsidiary took ownership of Patterson Wealth Partners Ltd, a licensed financial advice provider.
PwC New Zealand confirmed in a statement yesterday it had been appointed as interim liquidators of Chance Voight Investment Corporation.
It said in the statement Chance Voight provided financial services, investments (including property investments) and other financial products. The interim liquidation comprises Chance Voight Investment Corporation Ltd, Chance Voight Investment Partners Ltd, CVI Securities Ltd, CVI Financial Ltd, CVI Partners Mortgage Fund Ltd and CVI Partners Mortgage Income Fund Ltd.
The interim liquidators were required to report to the High Court at Christchurch by January 26. Subject to any material matters arising, a further update would be provided after this date.
The company is based in Rangiora and is believed to have more than 40 staff. It was started by businessman Bernard Whimp.
The FMA has previously had run-ins with Mr Whimp over low-ball offers and deferred-payment offers. — Allied Media
