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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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15 years 10 months

Latest articles

Westpac NZ June quarter profit dips as expenses rise
Westpac NZ unveils swathe of capital management initiatives
25th Aug 15, 3:02pm
by Gareth Vaughan
Westpac NZ unveils swathe of capital management initiatives
RBNZ sees 6 percentage points increase in banks' investor loan risk weights
RBNZ's Grant Spencer points out almost one-third of new borrowers take out mortgages equivalent to more than 6 times their incomes
25th Aug 15, 12:04pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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RBNZ's Grant Spencer points out almost one-third of new borrowers take out mortgages equivalent to more than 6 times their incomes
What do Ramat Gan, Israel & Napier have in common?
Why Napier has meant a lot to an Israeli financial service provider incorporator & what it has done to try and maintain the link
24th Aug 15, 9:18pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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Why Napier has meant a lot to an Israeli financial service provider incorporator & what it has done to try and maintain the link
RBNZ ratchets up banks' tax ruling requirements
Banks to require IRD binding rulings for more debt issues
24th Aug 15, 4:01pm
by Gareth Vaughan
Banks to require IRD binding rulings for more debt issues
Talking down the economy risking becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy?
ASB economists say some commentators may be seeking attention by talking down the economy; Cite tourism, immigration & low inflation as positives
24th Aug 15, 1:47pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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ASB economists say some commentators may be seeking attention by talking down the economy; Cite tourism, immigration & low inflation as positives
No instant mortgage broker gratification for BNZ
BNZ sees potential for increased bad debts from low dairy payouts but says it's well positioned to manage them
21st Aug 15, 12:00pm
by Gareth Vaughan
BNZ sees potential for increased bad debts from low dairy payouts but says it's well positioned to manage them
RBNZ confirms Auckland landlord lending restrictions
RBNZ softens bank lending restrictions on Auckland residential property investors a little
21st Aug 15, 11:38am
by Gareth Vaughan
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RBNZ softens bank lending restrictions on Auckland residential property investors a little
Big NZ banks 'churning' SME FX customers to non-banks
East & Partners says non-banks such as Western Union & American Express are making inroads into the smaller end of the NZ forex market
20th Aug 15, 3:42pm
by Gareth Vaughan
East & Partners says non-banks such as Western Union & American Express are making inroads into the smaller end of the NZ forex market
Big banks' lending growth tops deposit growth for 2nd straight quarter
With the big banks lending more than they're taking in through deposits, is the current account deficit heading higher?
20th Aug 15, 12:23pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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With the big banks lending more than they're taking in through deposits, is the current account deficit heading higher?
Bill English outlines $110b 30-year infrastructure plan
Finance Minister Bill English says 30yr infrastructure plan will include national data standards for roads, water & buildings; Sees more use of tolls
20th Aug 15, 10:20am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Finance Minister Bill English says 30yr infrastructure plan will include national data standards for roads, water & buildings; Sees more use of tolls
Heartland eyes Tier 2 capital issue of up to $75m
Heartland Bank doesn't expect incoming RBNZ capital requirements for reverse mortgages to see it have to hold 'significant' additional capital
19th Aug 15, 3:01pm
by Gareth Vaughan
Heartland Bank doesn't expect incoming RBNZ capital requirements for reverse mortgages to see it have to hold 'significant' additional capital
ANZ NIM slips as home loan book swells
ANZ NZ delivers lower net interest margin, higher cost-to-income ratio with high LVR home loans down 35% since start of RBNZ restrictions
19th Aug 15, 9:48am
by Gareth Vaughan
ANZ NZ delivers lower net interest margin, higher cost-to-income ratio with high LVR home loans down 35% since start of RBNZ restrictions
Whopper June quarter for ANZ mortgage growth
ANZ NZ records strongest quarterly home loan growth in 8 years and reduces provisions for credit impairment despite softening economy
18th Aug 15, 10:33am
by Gareth Vaughan
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ANZ NZ records strongest quarterly home loan growth in 8 years and reduces provisions for credit impairment despite softening economy
'We are on the same page as the RBNZ', S&P says
S&P suggests 'proactive' RBNZ would agree with the credit rating agency's view of increasing risk in the NZ banking industry
18th Aug 15, 10:08am
by Gareth Vaughan
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S&P suggests 'proactive' RBNZ would agree with the credit rating agency's view of increasing risk in the NZ banking industry
Banks push for AML/CFT Act Phase 2 to be 'expedited'
Select Committee told to reject banks' push to shift burden of verifying offshore house buyers to real estate agents & lawyers
17th Aug 15, 10:19am
by Gareth Vaughan
Select Committee told to reject banks' push to shift burden of verifying offshore house buyers to real estate agents & lawyers
The question is not if, but how far, dairy farm prices will fall
ANZ economists see 'some casualties' from a likely correction in dairy farm prices this spring
15th Aug 15, 5:01am
by Gareth Vaughan
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ANZ economists see 'some casualties' from a likely correction in dairy farm prices this spring
'Blockchain could reshape the financial industry well beyond payments'
Is the internet of money driven by blockchain technology the future of the global financial system?
14th Aug 15, 4:01pm
by Gareth Vaughan
Is the internet of money driven by blockchain technology the future of the global financial system?
S&P downgrades NZ's Banking Industry Country Risk Assessment
S&P sees heightened risk for NZ financial institutions from surging Auckland house prices; Big 4 banks' stand-alone credit profiles downgraded
14th Aug 15, 1:50pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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S&P sees heightened risk for NZ financial institutions from surging Auckland house prices; Big 4 banks' stand-alone credit profiles downgraded
ASB capital raising needed to match parent's CETI ratio
ASB could slow the dividend tap if it needed to bolster its Common Equity Tier 1 capital, CEO says
13th Aug 15, 4:01pm
by Gareth Vaughan
ASB could slow the dividend tap if it needed to bolster its Common Equity Tier 1 capital, CEO says
S&P hints at potential Fonterra downgrade
Credit rating agency S&P puts Fonterra's ratings on CreditWatch with negative implications
13th Aug 15, 3:41pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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Credit rating agency S&P puts Fonterra's ratings on CreditWatch with negative implications
Solid Energy placed in 'temporary' voluntary administration
Government puts 'not financially viable' Solid Energy into 'temporary' voluntary administration for about 5 weeks
13th Aug 15, 12:10pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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Government puts 'not financially viable' Solid Energy into 'temporary' voluntary administration for about 5 weeks
ASB still looking for rural lending growth
CEO Barbara Chapman says ASB still interested in 'really good quality new rural lending', sees 'reasonably buoyant' economy next year
13th Aug 15, 9:57am
by Gareth Vaughan
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CEO Barbara Chapman says ASB still interested in 'really good quality new rural lending', sees 'reasonably buoyant' economy next year
Why tumbling milk powder prices can't be blamed on a perfect storm
Milk, coal & snowflakes; Michael Parker on why his Pine Tree Paradox thesis now extends to milk powder
13th Aug 15, 5:05am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Milk, coal & snowflakes; Michael Parker on why his Pine Tree Paradox thesis now extends to milk powder
ASB a cash cow for CBA
ASB profit hits $859 mln as income and lending grow
12th Aug 15, 10:31am
by Gareth Vaughan
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ASB profit hits $859 mln as income and lending grow
Squirrel's virtual bank plans
Mortgage broking & P2P lending the start of a Fintech journey for John Bolton's Squirrel as FMA mulls 3 more P2P applicants
11th Aug 15, 4:01pm
by Gareth Vaughan
Mortgage broking & P2P lending the start of a Fintech journey for John Bolton's Squirrel as FMA mulls 3 more P2P applicants