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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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BNZ confident on pre-approvals
RBNZ's LVR 'speed limits' may impact banks' revenue and margins but growing economy can help offset this, BNZ's Thorburn says
by Gareth Vaughan
RBNZ's LVR 'speed limits' may impact banks' revenue and margins but growing economy can help offset this, BNZ's Thorburn says
BNZ not rushing Wellington HQ return
About 1,300 BNZ staff to start returning to Wellington's Harbour Quays building in December after ceiling strengthening
by Gareth Vaughan
About 1,300 BNZ staff to start returning to Wellington's Harbour Quays building in December after ceiling strengthening
'Focus on housing supply, not demand'
The NZ Initiative's Oliver Hartwich argues a 'cure', rather than merely 'pain killers', is needed for the housing affordability 'disease'
by Gareth Vaughan
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The NZ Initiative's Oliver Hartwich argues a 'cure', rather than merely 'pain killers', is needed for the housing affordability 'disease'
Doug Graham to keep knighthood
PM John Key says NZ a better country because of Doug Graham's work as Treaty Negotiations Minister and he'll keep his knighthood
by Gareth Vaughan
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PM John Key says NZ a better country because of Doug Graham's work as Treaty Negotiations Minister and he'll keep his knighthood
Kiwibank confident on RBNZ restrictions
Kiwibank says RBNZ loan restrictions and rivals cancelling pre-approvals are 'testing our models'
by Gareth Vaughan
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Kiwibank says RBNZ loan restrictions and rivals cancelling pre-approvals are 'testing our models'
BNZ's 'other income' grows 16%
Annual net profit up 20% at BNZ to NZ$695 mln boosted by income, deposit and lending growth
by Gareth Vaughan
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Annual net profit up 20% at BNZ to NZ$695 mln boosted by income, deposit and lending growth
PayClip demand tops BNZ's expectations
BNZ places 2nd order for 'PayClip' card readers from Aussie supplier which it says could 'revolutionise' payments for SMEs
by Gareth Vaughan
BNZ places 2nd order for 'PayClip' card readers from Aussie supplier which it says could 'revolutionise' payments for SMEs
Moody's mulled NZ downgrade
Moody's has considered downgrading NZ's Aaa credit rating due to concerns over the current account deficit, Bloomberg reports
by Gareth Vaughan
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Moody's has considered downgrading NZ's Aaa credit rating due to concerns over the current account deficit, Bloomberg reports
ANZ's Hisco on ASB's 'brand disaster'
An ANZ NZ 'customer data focused strategy' is based on 'customer needs analysis', CEO David Hisco says
by Gareth Vaughan
An ANZ NZ 'customer data focused strategy' is based on 'customer needs analysis', CEO David Hisco says
Hisco keen to stay at ANZ NZ's helm
Contract of ANZ NZ's CEO David Hisco expired last month but he's keen to stay and hopes to 'do the paper work soon'
by Gareth Vaughan
Contract of ANZ NZ's CEO David Hisco expired last month but he's keen to stay and hopes to 'do the paper work soon'
'Borrowing to invest can pay off'
It's a 'myth' that it never makes sense to borrow money to invest, says NZ Super Fund boss Adrian Orr
by Gareth Vaughan
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It's a 'myth' that it never makes sense to borrow money to invest, says NZ Super Fund boss Adrian Orr
ASB eyes 'happier & stickier' customers
ASB CEO Barbara Chapman pins hopes on big data and trust to keep banks ahead of competitors
by Gareth Vaughan
ASB CEO Barbara Chapman pins hopes on big data and trust to keep banks ahead of competitors
Brash mum on talk of Chinese link
Ex-RBNZ governor Don Brash won't be drawn on possible ICBC role
by Gareth Vaughan
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Ex-RBNZ governor Don Brash won't be drawn on possible ICBC role
ANZ NZ's record annual profit 3-peat
Big falls in impaired loans and expenses help lift ANZ's cash profit
by Gareth Vaughan
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Big falls in impaired loans and expenses help lift ANZ's cash profit
ANZ's Hisco hits back at fee case group
Fair Play on Fees says customers can now keep signing up for ANZ 'excessive' fees case until December 13
by Gareth Vaughan
Fair Play on Fees says customers can now keep signing up for ANZ 'excessive' fees case until December 13
'Revenue generation to remain under pressure'
Fitch sees pressure on 'regional' NZ banks and building societies' revenue for up to two years
by Gareth Vaughan
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Fitch sees pressure on 'regional' NZ banks and building societies' revenue for up to two years
Friday's Top 10
Friday's Top 10: From Raleigh Choppers to budgie smugglers; Flipping the bird at politicians; China's housing affordability fail; the NZ$, Bitcoin, Dilbert and more
by Gareth Vaughan
17
Friday's Top 10: From Raleigh Choppers to budgie smugglers; Flipping the bird at politicians; China's housing affordability fail; the NZ$, Bitcoin, Dilbert and more
Anti-money laundering net to widen
NZ out of international anti-money laundering dogbox as lawyers, real estate agents and others face having to comply with strict rules within 4 years
by Gareth Vaughan
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NZ out of international anti-money laundering dogbox as lawyers, real estate agents and others face having to comply with strict rules within 4 years
'You can't do that' Japanese bank says
Disgruntled Solid Energy lender the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi details how it's opposing the SOE's debt restructure
by Gareth Vaughan
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Disgruntled Solid Energy lender the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi details how it's opposing the SOE's debt restructure
Meridian shares priced at $1.50
Meridian IPO raises $1.88 bln for govt, shares priced at bottom of range, has just 62,000 shareholders
by Gareth Vaughan
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Meridian IPO raises $1.88 bln for govt, shares priced at bottom of range, has just 62,000 shareholders
Kiwibank innovation highlighted
Global retail banking innovation survey highlights development of mobile only banks
by Gareth Vaughan
Global retail banking innovation survey highlights development of mobile only banks
ANZ's Asia push under microscope
JP Morgan analysts say returns from the Asia focused ANZ have lagged Australasia focused rivals CBA and Westpac
by Gareth Vaughan
JP Morgan analysts say returns from the Asia focused ANZ have lagged Australasia focused rivals CBA and Westpac
OECD's anti-corruption message for NZ banks
OECD says banks and finance companies need internal controls, ethics, and compliance measures to counter bribery and corruption risks
by Gareth Vaughan
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OECD says banks and finance companies need internal controls, ethics, and compliance measures to counter bribery and corruption risks
Westpac unveils 'app challenge' winners
Westpac names 3 winners in its crowdsourcing ideas for mobile banking services competition, provides little detail on their apps
by Gareth Vaughan
Westpac names 3 winners in its crowdsourcing ideas for mobile banking services competition, provides little detail on their apps
90 seconds at 9 am: 'Co-conspirators' identified
90 seconds at 9 am: No Fed tapering until 2014; Sales of existing US homes drop; 22 'co-conspirators' in Libor scandal identified
by Gareth Vaughan
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90 seconds at 9 am: No Fed tapering until 2014; Sales of existing US homes drop; 22 'co-conspirators' in Libor scandal identified