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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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Life is good for NZ's banks
Banks' cost-to-income ratios at a low as funding conditions remain good and lending grows
by Gareth Vaughan
Banks' cost-to-income ratios at a low as funding conditions remain good and lending grows
Bank suers not giving up
Banks cheer ANZ court win in Aussie exception fees dispute
by Gareth Vaughan
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Banks cheer ANZ court win in Aussie exception fees dispute
The strong NZ$ story rolls on & on
HiFX's Dan Bell says Kiwi-Aussie dollar parity still on the cards, any delay to expected Fed rate hike will boost NZ dollar
by Gareth Vaughan
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HiFX's Dan Bell says Kiwi-Aussie dollar parity still on the cards, any delay to expected Fed rate hike will boost NZ dollar
Six banks aboard EFTPOS online project
Paymark says it's now talking with three more banks about its EFTPOS online initiative
by Gareth Vaughan
Paymark says it's now talking with three more banks about its EFTPOS online initiative
ASB pours cold water on Apple Pay
ASB executive says the world is 'a little different in NZ and Australia' than the US for Apple Pay
by Gareth Vaughan
ASB executive says the world is 'a little different in NZ and Australia' than the US for Apple Pay
F&P Finance deposits, reinvestment on rise
Fisher & Paykel Finance posts annual profit of almost $32m as dividend stream continues flowing
by Gareth Vaughan
Fisher & Paykel Finance posts annual profit of almost $32m as dividend stream continues flowing
Big profit rise for HSBC NZ
HSBC NZ profit bounces back strongly after big commercial loan hit
by Gareth Vaughan
HSBC NZ profit bounces back strongly after big commercial loan hit
Collaboration or flying solo, which is best?
Semble CEO outlines benefits to banks of taking the mobile wallet journey with Semble as ANZ, Westpac go it alone
by Gareth Vaughan
Semble CEO outlines benefits to banks of taking the mobile wallet journey with Semble as ANZ, Westpac go it alone
Banks 'still held in high regard'
Few customers moving their primary banking relationship partly due to decline of personal interaction, Consumer NZ says
by Gareth Vaughan
Few customers moving their primary banking relationship partly due to decline of personal interaction, Consumer NZ says
Semble mobile wallet launches, sans iPhones
Semble mobile wallet launches with ASB, BNZ and telcos on board
by Gareth Vaughan
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Semble mobile wallet launches with ASB, BNZ and telcos on board
Commerce Commission wins key fees case
Commerce Commission says court ruling makes it clear a lender's credit fees should only cover costs closely related to a particular loan transaction
by Gareth Vaughan
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Commerce Commission says court ruling makes it clear a lender's credit fees should only cover costs closely related to a particular loan transaction
'P2P platforms shouldn't expect to be exempt from the law'
Where, if anywhere, do licensed peer-to-peer lenders and loans done via them fit into consumer credit regulations?
by Gareth Vaughan
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Where, if anywhere, do licensed peer-to-peer lenders and loans done via them fit into consumer credit regulations?
NZ owned banks top of the pops
Consumer NZ survey shows customers of NZ owned banks most satisfied
by Gareth Vaughan
Consumer NZ survey shows customers of NZ owned banks most satisfied
In defence of high LVR restrictions
Limits to banks' high LVR residential mortgage lending helping keep a lid on the growth of household debt, RBNZ says
by Gareth Vaughan
Limits to banks' high LVR residential mortgage lending helping keep a lid on the growth of household debt, RBNZ says
'No Australian-type scandals here'
Major Australian banks have been rocked by financial advice scandals. How are their NZ subsidiaries, and NZ regulatory framework, placed to avoid these?
by Gareth Vaughan
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Major Australian banks have been rocked by financial advice scandals. How are their NZ subsidiaries, and NZ regulatory framework, placed to avoid these?
Minimum repayment warnings for credit cards
Shake-up to consumer credit laws includes introduction of minimum repayment warnings on credit card statements
by Gareth Vaughan
Shake-up to consumer credit laws includes introduction of minimum repayment warnings on credit card statements
Time to cut floating mortgage rates
Gareth Vaughan argues it's time for banks to cut unjustifiably high floating mortgage rates
by Gareth Vaughan
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Gareth Vaughan argues it's time for banks to cut unjustifiably high floating mortgage rates
NAB pumps NZ$500 mln into BNZ
NAB follows rival Aussie banks by tipping cash into NZ subsidiary BNZ
by Gareth Vaughan
NAB follows rival Aussie banks by tipping cash into NZ subsidiary BNZ
Rabobank quarterly profit up 94%
Rabobank NZ profit surges, boosted by loan recoveries and rising net interest income. Bank launches Dutch style client councils
by Gareth Vaughan
Rabobank NZ profit surges, boosted by loan recoveries and rising net interest income. Bank launches Dutch style client councils
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FAP! Is that it?
Govt's financial assistance package for leaky home owners, - where everyone gets a bargain, unless they own(ed) a leaky home
by Gareth Vaughan
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Govt's financial assistance package for leaky home owners, - where everyone gets a bargain, unless they own(ed) a leaky home
ASB CEO sees 'credible' internet currency within 3 years
ASB CEO Barbara Chapman talks up the potential for a digital currency with credibility, whilst ANZ's David Hisco highlights the importance of the bottom line
by Gareth Vaughan
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ASB CEO Barbara Chapman talks up the potential for a digital currency with credibility, whilst ANZ's David Hisco highlights the importance of the bottom line
New credit card, borrowing regulations near
Govt's decisions on regulations prescribing cost of borrowing details and credit card minimum repayment warnings close
by Gareth Vaughan
Govt's decisions on regulations prescribing cost of borrowing details and credit card minimum repayment warnings close
'Heavy, heavy demand' for 5yr mortgage
SBS CEO Wayne Evans says headline grabbing 5-year home loan offer designed to buy his bank time with customers
by Gareth Vaughan
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SBS CEO Wayne Evans says headline grabbing 5-year home loan offer designed to buy his bank time with customers
Ombudsman's balance transfer caution
Banking Ombudsman issues guidelines for borrowers transferring credit card debt between banks after growth in complaints
by Gareth Vaughan
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Banking Ombudsman issues guidelines for borrowers transferring credit card debt between banks after growth in complaints
Westpac targeting 100k BNZ customers
Westpac swoops on BNZ's Air NZ airpoints gig, BNZ promises new loyalty programme with more flexibility and choice
by Gareth Vaughan
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Westpac swoops on BNZ's Air NZ airpoints gig, BNZ promises new loyalty programme with more flexibility and choice