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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 2 months

Latest articles

Heartland still aiming to double assets
Heartland Bank holds to formation goal of doubling asset base in 5 years, but sees acquisitions as key
26th Aug 14, 4:00pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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Heartland Bank holds to formation goal of doubling asset base in 5 years, but sees acquisitions as key
Mobile overtakes internet banking at BNZ
BNZ says its mobile banking customers can now instantly top up 2degrees, Vodafone prepay mobile phones
26th Aug 14, 2:18pm
by Gareth Vaughan
BNZ says its mobile banking customers can now instantly top up 2degrees, Vodafone prepay mobile phones
Westpac repays taxpayer backed debt
Westpac NZ quarterly profit boosted by sale of Visa shares and lower loan impairments
26th Aug 14, 7:34am
by Gareth Vaughan
Westpac NZ quarterly profit boosted by sale of Visa shares and lower loan impairments
SBS June quarter profit up 16%
SBS posts higher quarterly profit, ekes out mortgage growth, appoints ex-BNZ executive as a director
26th Aug 14, 7:32am
by Gareth Vaughan
SBS posts higher quarterly profit, ekes out mortgage growth, appoints ex-BNZ executive as a director
Westpac NZ confirms Moven deal
Westpac teams up with NY-based downloadable bank account provider Moven
25th Aug 14, 2:00pm
by Gareth Vaughan
Westpac teams up with NY-based downloadable bank account provider Moven
RBNZ mum on talk of NZ$ intervention
Sharp NZ dollar drop sparks speculation of Reserve Bank intervention
25th Aug 14, 11:51am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Sharp NZ dollar drop sparks speculation of Reserve Bank intervention
Heartland delivers as forecast
Heartland Bank lifts 2014-15 profit guidance, to continue eyeing acquisition opportunities, mulling capital management options
25th Aug 14, 10:48am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Heartland Bank lifts 2014-15 profit guidance, to continue eyeing acquisition opportunities, mulling capital management options
Banks 'recognised responsible lenders'
NZBA says principles based Responsible Lending Code would facilitate innovation, competition and credit access, prescriptive approach creates compliance costs
25th Aug 14, 5:00am
by Gareth Vaughan
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NZBA says principles based Responsible Lending Code would facilitate innovation, competition and credit access, prescriptive approach creates compliance costs
Kiwibank, Heartland results in focus
Annual results from two contrasting banks due this week
24th Aug 14, 3:00pm
by Gareth Vaughan
Annual results from two contrasting banks due this week
No imminent core upgrade at Westpac
Westpac's core banking system upgrade precursor with an 'onshore cloud'
22nd Aug 14, 4:30pm
by Gareth Vaughan
Westpac's core banking system upgrade precursor with an 'onshore cloud'
'Get in now and fix your borrowings'
Westpac's chief economist Dominick Stephens argues now's a great time to fix loans because financial markets have got it wrong
22nd Aug 14, 11:55am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Westpac's chief economist Dominick Stephens argues now's a great time to fix loans because financial markets have got it wrong
Westpac's Paymark stake not for sale
Westpac says it has no plans to sell its 25% Paymark stake despite going into competition with Paymark
21st Aug 14, 4:30pm
by Gareth Vaughan
Westpac says it has no plans to sell its 25% Paymark stake despite going into competition with Paymark
Westpac gets onto IBM's cloud
Westpac NZ in 5-year services and technology contract with IBM
21st Aug 14, 11:48am
by Gareth Vaughan
Westpac NZ in 5-year services and technology contract with IBM
Westpac versus Paymark
Westpac responds to Paymark CEO's pot-shot on its intraday payment capability as the two go head to head in competition
20th Aug 14, 6:00pm
by Gareth Vaughan
Westpac responds to Paymark CEO's pot-shot on its intraday payment capability as the two go head to head in competition
Paymark seeks pan-bank support
EFTPOS online initiative unlikely to attract all banks; Merchants expected to cough up given there's 'value' in it for them
20th Aug 14, 5:14pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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EFTPOS online initiative unlikely to attract all banks; Merchants expected to cough up given there's 'value' in it for them
Banks align mortgage cash incentives
Cash contributions 'the currency expected in a home loan offer,' Co-operative Bank boss says as his bank 'meets the market'
20th Aug 14, 11:20am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Cash contributions 'the currency expected in a home loan offer,' Co-operative Bank boss says as his bank 'meets the market'
ANZ non-committal on the TSM
ANZ says it has an interest in the TSM mobile wallet project through its Paymark shareholding, but there's a lot going on in the payments area
19th Aug 14, 6:00pm
by Gareth Vaughan
ANZ says it has an interest in the TSM mobile wallet project through its Paymark shareholding, but there's a lot going on in the payments area
Fees group details BNZ, Westpac sign ups
Fair Play on Fees confirms action against BNZ and Westpac will target same range of exception fees as in ANZ and Kiwibank cases
19th Aug 14, 5:24pm
by Gareth Vaughan
Fair Play on Fees confirms action against BNZ and Westpac will target same range of exception fees as in ANZ and Kiwibank cases
Paymark taking EFTPOS online
Paymark unveils online EFTPOS project with 3 banks that'll take EFTPOS online including to mobile banking apps
19th Aug 14, 11:03am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Paymark unveils online EFTPOS project with 3 banks that'll take EFTPOS online including to mobile banking apps
ANZ NZ net interest margin drops
June quarter unaudited profit up 4% at ANZ NZ, with both net interest margins and operating income down
18th Aug 14, 5:33pm
by Gareth Vaughan
June quarter unaudited profit up 4% at ANZ NZ, with both net interest margins and operating income down
RBNZ stays mum on Jackson Hole
Janet Yellen and Mario Draghi will be there, but what about Graeme Wheeler?
18th Aug 14, 5:28pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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Janet Yellen and Mario Draghi will be there, but what about Graeme Wheeler?
Mobile app use = loyalty
Generation Y less loyal to banks than older generations, and banks should consider waiving fees to reduce long term attrition, FICO says
18th Aug 14, 10:27am
by Gareth Vaughan
Generation Y less loyal to banks than older generations, and banks should consider waiving fees to reduce long term attrition, FICO says
BNZ, Westpac targeted in fees cases
Fair Play on Fees says it'll sue BNZ and Westpac over exception, or penalty, fees; Urges their customers to sign up
18th Aug 14, 7:29am
by Gareth Vaughan
Fair Play on Fees says it'll sue BNZ and Westpac over exception, or penalty, fees; Urges their customers to sign up
Chapman not joining CEO exodus
ASB boss Barbara Chapman says 'I'm really enjoying it here', has no plans to leave
18th Aug 14, 4:00am
by Gareth Vaughan
ASB boss Barbara Chapman says 'I'm really enjoying it here', has no plans to leave
Rabobank customers most satisfied
Rural lender tops financial institution category in Roy Morgan's latest monthly customer satisfaction survey
15th Aug 14, 4:30pm
by Gareth Vaughan
Rural lender tops financial institution category in Roy Morgan's latest monthly customer satisfaction survey