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Gareth Vaughan

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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 6 months

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APRA's 'Australian solution for an Australian problem'
S&P says Aussie proposal to do away with banks' AT1 capital addresses systemic risks from the unique, big domestic retail investor base holding AT1 securities
by Gareth Vaughan
S&P says Aussie proposal to do away with banks' AT1 capital addresses systemic risks from the unique, big domestic retail investor base holding AT1 securities
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RBA watching RBNZ's retail CBDC work, noting difficulties & limitations of public consultation
Reserve Bank of Australia watching RBNZ's CBDC approach with interest, but yet to find a strong case study to support a CBDC for retail use
by Gareth Vaughan
Reserve Bank of Australia watching RBNZ's CBDC approach with interest, but yet to find a strong case study to support a CBDC for retail use
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Housing inventory stacks up as spring real estate season gets underway
Only two New Zealand regions entered spring with fewer houses on the market than a year earlier, REINZ figures show
by Gareth Vaughan
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Only two New Zealand regions entered spring with fewer houses on the market than a year earlier, REINZ figures show
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REINZ figures show NZ median days to sell hit 50 last month, the highest for August in 16 years
With inventory up 30% year-on-year in August, the volume of properties for sale continues to provide a lot of choice for buyers, REINZ says
by Gareth Vaughan
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With inventory up 30% year-on-year in August, the volume of properties for sale continues to provide a lot of choice for buyers, REINZ says
ANZ's full agenda, Westpac's five priorities
Morgan Stanley banking analysts see a 'full agenda' for ANZ in 2025 and list five priorities for Westpac's new CEO
by Gareth Vaughan
Morgan Stanley banking analysts see a 'full agenda' for ANZ in 2025 and list five priorities for Westpac's new CEO
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Podcast: The AFR's Jonathan Shapiro on why the integrity of bond markets on both sides of the Tasman is at stake
Why ASIC's probe of ANZ Group actions and the FMA's investigations into potential market manipulation matter
by Gareth Vaughan
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Why ASIC's probe of ANZ Group actions and the FMA's investigations into potential market manipulation matter
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Government props up lenders whose business model relies on some borrowers defaulting on loans
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Gareth Vaughan questions whether the fintech buy now, pay later sector deserves the special treatment it's getting from the Government
by Gareth Vaughan
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Gareth Vaughan questions whether the fintech buy now, pay later sector deserves the special treatment it's getting from the Government
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CCCFA default fee compliance exemption for BNPL sector
Government exempts buy now pay later providers from complying with CCCFA default fee provisions to help keep them in business
by Gareth Vaughan
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Government exempts buy now pay later providers from complying with CCCFA default fee provisions to help keep them in business
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RBNZ mulls open bank resolution name change & bail-in
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Reserve Bank consultation details possible changes for its open bank resolution policy
by Gareth Vaughan
Reserve Bank consultation details possible changes for its open bank resolution policy
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Rising interest in mortgage break fees
Although more borrowers may be taking an interest in break fees, this doesn't necessarily mean there'll be a spike in those breaking mortgage terms
by Gareth Vaughan
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Although more borrowers may be taking an interest in break fees, this doesn't necessarily mean there'll be a spike in those breaking mortgage terms
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Who will be designated for open banking?
Government proposes a short list of entities to be designated for open banking
by Gareth Vaughan
Government proposes a short list of entities to be designated for open banking
What happened Friday
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; Consumer confidence rises, sector credit & building consents mixed, Fletcher's provision, TVNZ's loss, NZ$ mixed
by Gareth Vaughan
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; Consumer confidence rises, sector credit & building consents mixed, Fletcher's provision, TVNZ's loss, NZ$ mixed
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Departing Heartland Group CEO signs off with apology
Heartland CEO Jeff Greenslade says business 'very well positioned' with 'lots to be optimistic about' despite disappointing annual results and lack of year ahead guidance
by Gareth Vaughan
Heartland CEO Jeff Greenslade says business 'very well positioned' with 'lots to be optimistic about' despite disappointing annual results and lack of year ahead guidance
What happened Thursday
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; Westpac rate cuts, surging business confidence, Heartland provisions rise, Air NZ earnings turbulence, NZ dollar strengthens a bit
by Gareth Vaughan
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; Westpac rate cuts, surging business confidence, Heartland provisions rise, Air NZ earnings turbulence, NZ dollar strengthens a bit
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Regulators striving to improve electricity market performance
Energy Competition Task Force seeking to help new generators and independent electricity retailers & provide more options for electricity users
by Gareth Vaughan
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Energy Competition Task Force seeking to help new generators and independent electricity retailers & provide more options for electricity users
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Westpac's Imre Speizer on what to expect from interest rates and the NZ dollar over coming months
In a new episode of our Of Interest podcast, Westpac's Imre Speizer explains the importance of swap rates & why interest rates are heading lower
by Gareth Vaughan
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In a new episode of our Of Interest podcast, Westpac's Imre Speizer explains the importance of swap rates & why interest rates are heading lower
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BNZ extends lead over ANZ NZ as country's biggest business lender
BNZ's lead over ANZ NZ as New Zealand's biggest business lender grows
by Gareth Vaughan
BNZ's lead over ANZ NZ as New Zealand's biggest business lender grows
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A political line in the sand on banking competition
Whilst the big bank bosses won't be quaking in their boots, the Commerce Commission's bank competition probe, and Nicola Willis' response, has put the issue very much on the political agenda
by Gareth Vaughan
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Whilst the big bank bosses won't be quaking in their boots, the Commerce Commission's bank competition probe, and Nicola Willis' response, has put the issue very much on the political agenda
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CEO doesn't think Kiwibank entering rural banking market would add much
Kiwibank getting increasing number of requests to join corporate lending syndicates, CEO Steve Jurkovich says
by Gareth Vaughan
Kiwibank getting increasing number of requests to join corporate lending syndicates, CEO Steve Jurkovich says
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Fonterra bullish on farmgate milk price and annual earnings
Fonterra increases 2024/25 forecast farmgate milk price midpoint by 50 cents to $8.50 per kgMS
by Gareth Vaughan
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Fonterra increases 2024/25 forecast farmgate milk price midpoint by 50 cents to $8.50 per kgMS
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Kiwibank CEO sees good growth potential with capital infusion without needing to take on 'edgy and risky stuff'
CEO Steve Jurkovich says fresh capital of $500m would give Kiwibank a lot of runway for growth
by Gareth Vaughan
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CEO Steve Jurkovich says fresh capital of $500m would give Kiwibank a lot of runway for growth
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Government puts Du Val companies into statutory management
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Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly says Du Val Group companies placed into statutory management after 'complex corporate failure'
by Gareth Vaughan
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Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly says Du Val Group companies placed into statutory management after 'complex corporate failure'
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Podcast: The Commerce Commission's John Small on the 'faster, safer, cheaper' banking experience of the future
On the Of Interest podcast Commerce Commission Chairman John Small discusses how the success of open banking can be measured, and why the growth process is what matters for a scaling up Kiwibank
by Gareth Vaughan
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On the Of Interest podcast Commerce Commission Chairman John Small discusses how the success of open banking can be measured, and why the growth process is what matters for a scaling up Kiwibank
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Companies Act modernisation won't include beneficial ownership register
Police, SFO, Customs Service, MPI among those concerned beneficial ownership register is missing from government's Companies Act modernisation plans
by Gareth Vaughan
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Police, SFO, Customs Service, MPI among those concerned beneficial ownership register is missing from government's Companies Act modernisation plans
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Govt to act on all Commerce Commission bank competition recommendations to disrupt 'cosy pillow fight' between big 4 banks
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Nicola Willis & Andrew Bayly set sights on Kiwibank, open banking, the Reserve Bank & mortgage brokers in response to Commerce Commission competition study
by Gareth Vaughan
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Nicola Willis & Andrew Bayly set sights on Kiwibank, open banking, the Reserve Bank & mortgage brokers in response to Commerce Commission competition study