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Gareth Vaughan

About

Gareth is editor of interest.co.nz and has worked for more than 20 years as a financial journalist in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. He has received awards in the EY Business Journalism Awards, Canon Media Awards, and Shareholders' Association Business Journalism Awards.

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16 years 4 months

Latest articles

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Why it's time for a review and reset at the FMA
Gareth Vaughan argues the FMA needs to be seen getting its own house in order if it's to be a credible regulator of financial markets participants
1st Aug 26, 9:30am
by Gareth Vaughan
Gareth Vaughan argues the FMA needs to be seen getting its own house in order if it's to be a credible regulator of financial markets participants
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Hamilton Confidential: Worldclear explained
The Hamilton Confidential Podcast: What was Worldclear, what did it do, and why does it matter?
1st Aug 26, 9:00am
by Gareth Vaughan
The Hamilton Confidential Podcast: What was Worldclear, what did it do, and why does it matter?
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US crypto exchange Kraken takes aim at New Zealand company
The New Zealand company alleged by FIFA's official World Cup crypto exchange supporter of being part of 'a Ponzi-like enterprise'
31st Jul 26, 2:29pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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The New Zealand company alleged by FIFA's official World Cup crypto exchange supporter of being part of 'a Ponzi-like enterprise'
Belarus
Hamilton Confidential: Why does NZ's Worldclear matter in Belarus & Lithuania?
The New Zealand financial service provider, the Belarusian oligarch, Vanuatu bank and its Lithuanian connection
29th Jul 26, 3:41pm
by Gareth Vaughan
The New Zealand financial service provider, the Belarusian oligarch, Vanuatu bank and its Lithuanian connection
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Hamilton Confidential: Working for Worldclear, life in Singapore's Changi prison & more
Ex-Worldclear employee Richard Whitham on working for Worldclear, establishing a company to help process its transactions, Changi prison & more
28th Jul 26, 3:05pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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Ex-Worldclear employee Richard Whitham on working for Worldclear, establishing a company to help process its transactions, Changi prison & more
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Terms of reference for Payments NZ governance review not being released
Bank-owned Payments NZ review to assess whether governance arrangements are fit for purpose
28th Jul 26, 9:27am
by Gareth Vaughan
Bank-owned Payments NZ review to assess whether governance arrangements are fit for purpose
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Hamilton Confidential, the Worldclear podcast
From Hamilton to Singapore's Changi prison, Belarus and beyond. Welcome to Hamilton Confidential, the Worldclear podcast
21st Jul 26, 9:39am
by Gareth Vaughan
From Hamilton to Singapore's Changi prison, Belarus and beyond. Welcome to Hamilton Confidential, the Worldclear podcast
UDC posts 9% annual lending growth
Business asset and personal vehicle lender UDC Finance delivers solid annual lending growth
21st Jul 26, 9:35am
by Gareth Vaughan
Business asset and personal vehicle lender UDC Finance delivers solid annual lending growth
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ANZ NZ's 'material breach'
ANZ NZ working to rectify material breach of banking registration relating to Reserve Bank's outsourcing policy
4th Jul 26, 9:00am
by Gareth Vaughan
ANZ NZ working to rectify material breach of banking registration relating to Reserve Bank's outsourcing policy
'Wide range of feedback' received in Taranaki public consultation as TSB board backs sale to Heartland
[updated]
TSB Chairman Mark Darrow says bank's proposed sale to Heartland Group 'would accelerate the future pathway for TSB'
1st Jul 26, 10:00am
by Gareth Vaughan
TSB Chairman Mark Darrow says bank's proposed sale to Heartland Group 'would accelerate the future pathway for TSB'
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FMA to conduct 'targeted monitoring of lenders'
FMA says car loans, mortgage fraud, product design and transaction accounts are areas of focus over the coming 12 months
30th Jun 26, 5:00am
by Gareth Vaughan
FMA says car loans, mortgage fraud, product design and transaction accounts are areas of focus over the coming 12 months
AI
'Downside risk of current AI exuberance' highlighted by BIS
Bank for International Settlements warns reversal of AI investment boom could cause major recession, notes AI could 'augment the production of knowledge itself' and erode the consumer base
29th Jun 26, 5:00pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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Bank for International Settlements warns reversal of AI investment boom could cause major recession, notes AI could 'augment the production of knowledge itself' and erode the consumer base
Sydney
'Australia no longer able to bank on the positive wealth effect from financialisation of the abode'
Jarden analysts see a sea-change for the Aussie parents of NZ's major banks, with tax changes ending 'rivers of gold' from housing lending and bringing dividend payout ratios into question
19th Jun 26, 9:27am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Jarden analysts see a sea-change for the Aussie parents of NZ's major banks, with tax changes ending 'rivers of gold' from housing lending and bringing dividend payout ratios into question
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The Worldclear Files II; A Belarusian oligarch & more
Leaked files raise questions over millions flowing to Belarusian tycoon
16th Jun 26, 5:00am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Leaked files raise questions over millions flowing to Belarusian tycoon
'ASB’s failures were serious and took place over an extended period'
Conduct fell far below expectations, judge says in judgment confirming $6.7m ASB AML/CFT penalty
15th Jun 26, 9:52am
by Gareth Vaughan
Conduct fell far below expectations, judge says in judgment confirming $6.7m ASB AML/CFT penalty
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Co-op Bank's CEO sees potential for more merger & acquisition activity
The Co-operative Bank's CEO says the RBNZ extending use of the word 'bank' to NBDTs may spur mergers
13th Jun 26, 9:07am
by Gareth Vaughan
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The Co-operative Bank's CEO says the RBNZ extending use of the word 'bank' to NBDTs may spur mergers
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Co-op Bank core banking replacement to boost speed and innovation, CEO says
CEO Mark Wilkshire on at what price the bank's core banking replacement would see it 'doing extremely well'
12th Jun 26, 12:47pm
by Gareth Vaughan
CEO Mark Wilkshire on at what price the bank's core banking replacement would see it 'doing extremely well'
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Chief Risk Officer Ben Kelleher to succeed Antonia Watson as ANZ NZ CEO
ANZ NZ CEO Antonia Watson leaving on September 30, will be replaced by the bank's Chief Risk Officer Ben Kelleher
12th Jun 26, 9:32am
by Gareth Vaughan
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ANZ NZ CEO Antonia Watson leaving on September 30, will be replaced by the bank's Chief Risk Officer Ben Kelleher
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ASB to pay highest AML penalty ever imposed by a NZ court
[updated]
ASB's $6.73m anti-money laundering fine confirmed by High Court after compliance failures relating to billions of dollars worth of transactions
10th Jun 26, 2:35pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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ASB's $6.73m anti-money laundering fine confirmed by High Court after compliance failures relating to billions of dollars worth of transactions
SBS
SBS Bank profit drops as it spends up on core banking system upgrade
March-year lending contracts and profit drops at SBS Bank with core banking system upgrade seen providing 'faster, easier, and more secure' banking
4th Jun 26, 10:55am
by Gareth Vaughan
March-year lending contracts and profit drops at SBS Bank with core banking system upgrade seen providing 'faster, easier, and more secure' banking
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All licensed deposit takers can call themselves a bank from December 2028
Reserve Bank decides to expand legal use of the words 'bank', 'banker' and 'banking'
4th Jun 26, 9:36am
by Gareth Vaughan
Reserve Bank decides to expand legal use of the words 'bank', 'banker' and 'banking'
Mt
Toi Foundation sees $20m annual income increase from sale of TSB to Heartland Group & stake in bigger, combined bank
[updated]
Toi Foundation chairman says Heartland deal follows talks with multiple parties after an unsolicited approach in late 2024
2nd Jun 26, 12:37pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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Toi Foundation chairman says Heartland deal follows talks with multiple parties after an unsolicited approach in late 2024
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Heartland eyes $620m TSB purchase to create 'challenger bank of scale with a regional focus'
[updated]
Heartland Group Holdings proposes acquisition of TSB from the Toi Foundation to create TSB Heartland Bank. Toi to consult with Taranaki residents
2nd Jun 26, 9:21am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Heartland Group Holdings proposes acquisition of TSB from the Toi Foundation to create TSB Heartland Bank. Toi to consult with Taranaki residents
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Infamous expat Kiwi company incorporator arrested in Australia, faces extradition to the US
Expatriate New Zealander Ian Taylor arrested on the Gold Coast over money laundering allegations, faces extradition to the USA, the ABC reports
1st Jun 26, 10:01am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Expatriate New Zealander Ian Taylor arrested on the Gold Coast over money laundering allegations, faces extradition to the USA, the ABC reports
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The Worldclear files explained
Inside the Worldclear files; Gareth Vaughan speaks with Alexia Russell of RNZ for The Detail podcast
31st May 26, 9:06am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Inside the Worldclear files; Gareth Vaughan speaks with Alexia Russell of RNZ for The Detail podcast