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Two stories that caught our eye this week

Saturday, December 13th 2025

This story caught our eye this week. It's about the FMA censuring a vertically integrated FAP which essentially sells people into new build investment properties. [READ ON]

Another interesting piece on TMM Online was our first take on new Reserve Bank governor Dr Anna Breman. One thing is sure and that is she is very different to the previous governor. See what we think here.

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