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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

Latest articles

Harmoney sees $12b opportunity
P2P lender excited by opportunity given NZ banks 'have margins between borrowing and retailing that you can drive a truck through'
by Gareth Vaughan
P2P lender excited by opportunity given NZ banks 'have margins between borrowing and retailing that you can drive a truck through'
Westpac goes solo with digital wallet
Westpac trialling host card emulation mobile contactless payments where customers' card detail is stored in the cloud
by Gareth Vaughan
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Westpac trialling host card emulation mobile contactless payments where customers' card detail is stored in the cloud
Heartland confirms MTF interest
Heartland says it could be interested in acquiring Motor Trade Finances' business
by Gareth Vaughan
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Heartland says it could be interested in acquiring Motor Trade Finances' business
Responsible lending to include debt-to-income ratio?
Chapman Tripp and Bell Gully muse on the likely shape of the incoming Responsible Lending Code
by Gareth Vaughan
Chapman Tripp and Bell Gully muse on the likely shape of the incoming Responsible Lending Code
'Young immigrants could prop up provinces'
NZIER's Shamubeel Eaqub says recruiting young immigrants could help address problems in the provinces where there are more old people than Japan
by Gareth Vaughan
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NZIER's Shamubeel Eaqub says recruiting young immigrants could help address problems in the provinces where there are more old people than Japan
RBNZ 'between rock & a hard place'
ASB economists say RBNZ will lift OCR to 3.5% on Thursday, then refrain from further increases until December
by Gareth Vaughan
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ASB economists say RBNZ will lift OCR to 3.5% on Thursday, then refrain from further increases until December
Co-op takes name dispute to court
Co-operative Bank seeking court injunction to prevent NZ Association of Credit Unions from rebranding to 'Co-op Money' and 'Co-op Insurance'
by Gareth Vaughan
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Co-operative Bank seeking court injunction to prevent NZ Association of Credit Unions from rebranding to 'Co-op Money' and 'Co-op Insurance'
Spotlight on bitcoin
Acceptance of, use of, and interest in bitcoin rising strongly, CoinDesk report says
by Gareth Vaughan
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Acceptance of, use of, and interest in bitcoin rising strongly, CoinDesk report says
Fair Play on Fees cases on ice
Exception fee cases against ANZ and Kiwibank on hold pending outcome of appeal in Aussie ANZ case
by Gareth Vaughan
Exception fee cases against ANZ and Kiwibank on hold pending outcome of appeal in Aussie ANZ case
ANZAC recognition of online identities?
Aussie govt report eyes potential to copy NZ's RealMe online ID service, mutually recognise IDs on both sides of Tasman
by Gareth Vaughan
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Aussie govt report eyes potential to copy NZ's RealMe online ID service, mutually recognise IDs on both sides of Tasman
SmartPay secures Epay deal
SmartPay selected as preferred NZ terminal partner by Euronet Worldwide unit Epay
by Gareth Vaughan
SmartPay selected as preferred NZ terminal partner by Euronet Worldwide unit Epay
First-half bank ad spend drops 14%
NZ banks' half-year advertising spend falls, led lower by ASB
by Gareth Vaughan
NZ banks' half-year advertising spend falls, led lower by ASB
'P2P lenders need to build reputations'
NZ Bankers' Association CEO says newcomers like P2P lenders face a challenge building reputations and trust
by Gareth Vaughan
NZ Bankers' Association CEO says newcomers like P2P lenders face a challenge building reputations and trust
ANZ sees possible 'sub $6' Fonterra payout
ANZ says 'poor' dairy auction highlights material change to economy's risk profile as financial conditions tighten materially
by Gareth Vaughan
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ANZ says 'poor' dairy auction highlights material change to economy's risk profile as financial conditions tighten materially
HSBC cuts 1, 2 & 3 yr mortgage rates
HSBC introduces lowest carded 3-year mortgage rate
by Gareth Vaughan
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HSBC introduces lowest carded 3-year mortgage rate
'Regulate products & services not institutions'
Bank regulators should switch focus to products and services from institutions, PwC says
by Gareth Vaughan
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Bank regulators should switch focus to products and services from institutions, PwC says
RBNZ greenlights 2nd Chinese bank
China Construction Bank receives NZ banking registration from the Reserve Bank
by Gareth Vaughan
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China Construction Bank receives NZ banking registration from the Reserve Bank
Responsible lending, different for different lenders?
Responsible Lending Code discussion document outlines choice between prescription certainty and benefits of flexibility
by Gareth Vaughan
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Responsible Lending Code discussion document outlines choice between prescription certainty and benefits of flexibility
ASB adds 'diversity clause' to sponsorships
ASB emphasises commitment to diversity through sponsorship deals
by Gareth Vaughan
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ASB emphasises commitment to diversity through sponsorship deals
NZ bank to team up with bank breaker?
US company Moven, founded by 'Breaking Banks' host and offering downloadable bank accounts, eyes NZ
by Gareth Vaughan
US company Moven, founded by 'Breaking Banks' host and offering downloadable bank accounts, eyes NZ
NZ 'not over dependent on China'
Chinese investors want to invest in NZ, not take the country over, says Professor Siah Hwee Ang
by Gareth Vaughan
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Chinese investors want to invest in NZ, not take the country over, says Professor Siah Hwee Ang
ANZ's 6.09% 2-yr mortgage offer
ANZ introduces 2-year, fixed-term mortgage 'special' with carrot of up to $3,000 cash; 3-year 'special' dropped
by Gareth Vaughan
ANZ introduces 2-year, fixed-term mortgage 'special' with carrot of up to $3,000 cash; 3-year 'special' dropped
Fitch revises Kiwibank rating outlook up
Outlook on Kiwibank's Fitch credit ratings revised to positive from stable
by Gareth Vaughan
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Outlook on Kiwibank's Fitch credit ratings revised to positive from stable
Banks growing assets faster than GDP
Banks' total assets push to new record high, return on equity rising, funding costs falling, but interest margins under pressure, KPMG survey shows
by Gareth Vaughan
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Banks' total assets push to new record high, return on equity rising, funding costs falling, but interest margins under pressure, KPMG survey shows
TSB back on top, with Kiwibank
Normal service resumes in Roy Morgan monthly financial institution customer satisfaction survey
by Gareth Vaughan
Normal service resumes in Roy Morgan monthly financial institution customer satisfaction survey