Archive · 30 Nov 2025
Anna Breman Takes Charge at RBNZ
Anna Breman, a former deputy governor of Sweden's central bank, is now the new governor of New Zealand's central bank, the RBNZ.
She is the first woman and the first foreigner to hold this position.
The economy is doing well, with inflation under control and growth expected to continue.
Her main job is to make sure the bank runs smoothly after some recent problems.
She is known for being good at her job and caring about both the economy and keeping inflation low.
She might also bring more transparency to the RBNZ, following practices from Sweden's central bank.
Some people think she could become the governor of Sweden's central bank in the future.
Anna Breman begins her five-year term as RBNZ governor, succeeding Christian Hawkesby.
She is the first female and first foreign governor of the RBNZ.
The New Zealand economy is in recovery with inflation near the RBNZ's 2% target.
Breman is known for her focus on supporting the economy while controlling inflation.
Her immediate tasks include bank regulation and restoring stability to the RBNZ.
- Who
- Anna Breman, former deputy governor of Sweden's central bank
- What
- Taking over as governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ)
- When
- Begins her five-year term on Monday
- Where
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Why
- To oversee the economy's recovery and restore stability to the RBNZ
- Name
- Anna Breman
- Position
- Governor, Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ)
- Term
- Five years
- Previous Role
- Deputy Governor, Riksbank (Sweden)
- Notable Firsts
- First female and first foreign governor of RBNZ
- Economic Outlook
- Inflation near target, growth projected at 3%
- Key Task
- Restoring stability after recent turmoil
- Potential Future Role
- Candidate for Riksbank governor