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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

2nd bank to be targeted in fees suit
Fair Play on Fees to name second bank in exception fees 'class action' today
by Gareth Vaughan
Fair Play on Fees to name second bank in exception fees 'class action' today
Lending money comes with risk
Gareth Vaughan argues banks' lending to big corporates on an unsecured basis shouldn't expect a taxpayer bailout if things turn to custard
by Gareth Vaughan
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Gareth Vaughan argues banks' lending to big corporates on an unsecured basis shouldn't expect a taxpayer bailout if things turn to custard
What migration, credit shocks do to housing
Inward migration shock can have 9 year impact on housing market and credit restrictions a 15 year impact, Motu working paper suggests
by Gareth Vaughan
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Inward migration shock can have 9 year impact on housing market and credit restrictions a 15 year impact, Motu working paper suggests
ASB cuts 2-year mortgage rate
ASB trims advertised 2-year mortgage rate for borrowers with at least 20% equity to 5.59%
by Gareth Vaughan
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ASB trims advertised 2-year mortgage rate for borrowers with at least 20% equity to 5.59%
ASB takes taxman to court
ASB takes legal action against the taxman over potential retrospective tax bill of at least $153 mln
by Gareth Vaughan
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ASB takes legal action against the taxman over potential retrospective tax bill of at least $153 mln
ASB reining in high LVR lending
Growth of ASB's high LVR lending slowed in September quarter with bank now taking 'all necessary steps' to comply with RBNZ limits
by Gareth Vaughan
Growth of ASB's high LVR lending slowed in September quarter with bank now taking 'all necessary steps' to comply with RBNZ limits
ASB 1st quarter profit up 15%
ASB September quarter profit rises $27 mln to $204 mln with income growth well ahead of expense growth
by Gareth Vaughan
ASB September quarter profit rises $27 mln to $204 mln with income growth well ahead of expense growth
Five take-outs from bank reporting season
ANZ NZ 'fit to play', BNZ's strong income growth, 2nd-half profit tops 1st-half, Russel Norman's bank profit bashing mellowing? Dividend conveyor belts
by Gareth Vaughan
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ANZ NZ 'fit to play', BNZ's strong income growth, 2nd-half profit tops 1st-half, Russel Norman's bank profit bashing mellowing? Dividend conveyor belts
NZ 'mid-range' in financial secrecy
Greens' Russel Norman calls for 'secrecy loopholes' in NZ foreign trusts to be closed as NZ appears on global financial secrecy list
by Gareth Vaughan
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Greens' Russel Norman calls for 'secrecy loopholes' in NZ foreign trusts to be closed as NZ appears on global financial secrecy list
New core banking system on 'IT roadmap'
Westpac NZ has plan to replace its 1980s core banking system but isn't ready to bite the bullet yet
by Gareth Vaughan
Westpac NZ has plan to replace its 1980s core banking system but isn't ready to bite the bullet yet
ASB, Rabobank movers in satisfaction survey
TSB, Kiwibank take Roy Morgan's monthly banking and finance customer satisfaction gongs for September
by Gareth Vaughan
TSB, Kiwibank take Roy Morgan's monthly banking and finance customer satisfaction gongs for September
Rushworth new Paymark CEO
Ex-Vodafone, ihug and Pacific Fibre executive Mark Rushworth to succeed Simon Tong as Paymark's CEO
by Gareth Vaughan
Ex-Vodafone, ihug and Pacific Fibre executive Mark Rushworth to succeed Simon Tong as Paymark's CEO
Govt seeks independent view on Chorus
Govt to get independent assessment of Chorus' financial position and its ability to meet broadband contractual commitments
by Gareth Vaughan
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Govt to get independent assessment of Chorus' financial position and its ability to meet broadband contractual commitments
Chorus loans from 4 banks unsecured
Disgruntled Solid Energy lender Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi also among the Commerce Commission challenged Chorus' banks
by Gareth Vaughan
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Disgruntled Solid Energy lender Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi also among the Commerce Commission challenged Chorus' banks
ASB lending margins 'under pressure'
ASB retail deposit margins improve, lending margins under pressure, parent CBA says in unveiling A$2.1b quarterly profit
by Gareth Vaughan
ASB retail deposit margins improve, lending margins under pressure, parent CBA says in unveiling A$2.1b quarterly profit
'I wish I could pay a dividend, even 1p!'
Kiwi at helm of UK bank that 'lent to anyone with a pulse' outlines fax use, customers happy to queue and balance sheet 'toxic waste'
by Gareth Vaughan
Kiwi at helm of UK bank that 'lent to anyone with a pulse' outlines fax use, customers happy to queue and balance sheet 'toxic waste'
Heartland gets 2nd investment grade rating
Heartland Bank assigned a BBB- rating with stable outlook from Fitch alongside S&P's BBB- 'developing' rating
by Gareth Vaughan
Heartland Bank assigned a BBB- rating with stable outlook from Fitch alongside S&P's BBB- 'developing' rating
Westpac's 78 'micro' cost cutting moves
Westpac NZ removes duplication, cuts spending on entertainment and travel and reduces staff numbers to rein in cost growth
by Gareth Vaughan
Westpac NZ removes duplication, cuts spending on entertainment and travel and reduces staff numbers to rein in cost growth
Westpac NZ's lofty global ambition
Westpac aiming to be world's best digital bank after CEO found 'digital offering not up to standard' on his arrival
by Gareth Vaughan
Westpac aiming to be world's best digital bank after CEO found 'digital offering not up to standard' on his arrival
ASB in €500m covered bond issue
ASB borrows €500 million in five-year covered bond issue
by Gareth Vaughan
ASB borrows €500 million in five-year covered bond issue
ANZ's mass product cull
ANZ NZ more than halves its retail and business banking products in $382 mln 'simplification strategy'
by Gareth Vaughan
ANZ NZ more than halves its retail and business banking products in $382 mln 'simplification strategy'
Heartland on acquisition watch
Heartland Bank on target for 5-fold increase in annual profit, and looking for buying opportunities, CEO says
by Gareth Vaughan
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Heartland Bank on target for 5-fold increase in annual profit, and looking for buying opportunities, CEO says
GE, 2degrees in mobile wallet trial
GE Capital teams up with 2degrees in three month mobile wallet trial
by Gareth Vaughan
GE Capital teams up with 2degrees in three month mobile wallet trial
Westpac NZ cash earnings rise 9%
Westpac New Zealand earnings increase as impairments on loans fall and both loans and deposits grow
by Gareth Vaughan
Westpac New Zealand earnings increase as impairments on loans fall and both loans and deposits grow
Westpac unveils new Christchurch HQ
Westpac eyes opening of new 'state of the art' Christchurch headquarters in mid-2016
by Gareth Vaughan
Westpac eyes opening of new 'state of the art' Christchurch headquarters in mid-2016