Anna Breman has been appointed as the first woman and foreigner to lead the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ). Her appointment comes as the central bank concludes its easing cycle, maintaining the Official Cash Rate at 2.25%. Breman has committed to focusing on inflation control and rebuilding trust with both the government and financial markets. Her agenda includes a bank capital review, forming a financial policy committee, and addressing operational challenges at the RBNZ headquarters. Market participants are keenly observing her initial policy moves and their impact on the New Zealand dollar and short-term yields.