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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 3 months

Latest articles

End nigh for FMA finance company probes
Financial Markets Authority says its ongoing investigations into failed finance companies should be wrapped up by year's end
17th Jul 13, 11:18am
by Gareth Vaughan
Financial Markets Authority says its ongoing investigations into failed finance companies should be wrapped up by year's end
Australasian banks' 'major concentration risk'
Moody's Analytics says the Aussie parents of NZ's big banks have world's highest exposure to 'overvalued' houses; Hopes 'looming correction' is a smooth one
16th Jul 13, 4:29pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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Moody's Analytics says the Aussie parents of NZ's big banks have world's highest exposure to 'overvalued' houses; Hopes 'looming correction' is a smooth one
TSB lifts longer-term mortgage rates
TSB the latest bank to increase two to five-year home loan rates
16th Jul 13, 3:32pm
by Gareth Vaughan
TSB the latest bank to increase two to five-year home loan rates
Do you want fries with that?
Deloitte's cross selling tips; Firm dishes out advice for banks wanting to earn more money from existing customers
15th Jul 13, 4:41pm
by Gareth Vaughan
Deloitte's cross selling tips; Firm dishes out advice for banks wanting to earn more money from existing customers
Rooftop solar energy powering cars?
Auckland University research suggests strong potential for the development and use of solar power across the city's low density suburbia
15th Jul 13, 12:53pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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Auckland University research suggests strong potential for the development and use of solar power across the city's low density suburbia
F&P Finance annual profit up 20%
Fisher & Paykel Finance posts strong growth in both annual profit and debentures
12th Jul 13, 4:19pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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Fisher & Paykel Finance posts strong growth in both annual profit and debentures
PM Key launches 'NZ Inc ASEAN Strategy'
Govt outlines targets for growth in tourism from, and exports to, South East Asia in 'NZ Inc ASEAN Strategy'
12th Jul 13, 11:47am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Govt outlines targets for growth in tourism from, and exports to, South East Asia in 'NZ Inc ASEAN Strategy'
Regulatory oversight of GE increases
As the RBNZ reviews its non-bank deposit taker regulations here, GE Capital's US parent is designated systemically important
12th Jul 13, 9:39am
by Gareth Vaughan
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As the RBNZ reviews its non-bank deposit taker regulations here, GE Capital's US parent is designated systemically important
Banks say no to GST on low cost offshore purchases
Bank lobby group says banks don't want to help collect GST on goods bought overseas for less than $400 due to implementation and administrative complexity
11th Jul 13, 5:31pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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Bank lobby group says banks don't want to help collect GST on goods bought overseas for less than $400 due to implementation and administrative complexity
Out of silos & into a campus style village
ASB expects its new Auckland headquarters and 'activity based working' style to drive productivity gains and reduce costs
11th Jul 13, 4:22pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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ASB expects its new Auckland headquarters and 'activity based working' style to drive productivity gains and reduce costs
The Hawk's Cynotech seeks liquidation
The remnants of the National Finance 2000 and Western Bay Finance loan books go on the block
10th Jul 13, 5:46pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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The remnants of the National Finance 2000 and Western Bay Finance loan books go on the block
'Self service everywhere, all the time'
Westpac promises 'game changing' mobile banking developments before year's end
10th Jul 13, 5:12pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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Westpac promises 'game changing' mobile banking developments before year's end
Fonterra hires 2 new senior executives
Fonterra appoints Nestle executive Lukas Paravicini as its new chief financial officer, creates new position of managing director for global brands & nutrition
10th Jul 13, 12:28pm
by Gareth Vaughan
Fonterra appoints Nestle executive Lukas Paravicini as its new chief financial officer, creates new position of managing director for global brands & nutrition
Govt leaky home package a damp squib
Three years in, Govt's financial assistance package has coughed up to fix just 249 leaky homes
9th Jul 13, 4:52pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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Three years in, Govt's financial assistance package has coughed up to fix just 249 leaky homes
Westpac borrows $385m in note issue
Westpac NZ raises NZ$385 mln in floating rate note issue, initial interest rate set at low end of indicative range
9th Jul 13, 4:41pm
by Gareth Vaughan
Westpac NZ raises NZ$385 mln in floating rate note issue, initial interest rate set at low end of indicative range
Co-operative Bank unveils new logo
The Co-operative Bank reveals new logo, strives to boost its profile
9th Jul 13, 10:46am
by Gareth Vaughan
The Co-operative Bank reveals new logo, strives to boost its profile
New meaning brought to mobile lending
Westpac says customers can now both apply and secure approval for a home loan within minutes, - via their mobile phone
9th Jul 13, 10:08am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Westpac says customers can now both apply and secure approval for a home loan within minutes, - via their mobile phone
Who's next for Fair Play on Fees?
Will any of the major banks be able to escape legal action over 'excessive' fees?
8th Jul 13, 4:52pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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Will any of the major banks be able to escape legal action over 'excessive' fees?
Westpac NZ seeks up to NZ$500m
Westpac NZ looks to raise up to NZ$500 mln through floating rate note offer
8th Jul 13, 4:12pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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Westpac NZ looks to raise up to NZ$500 mln through floating rate note offer
LVR restrictions 'complex & costly'
NZ Bankers' Association says if the RBNZ must use its LVR restriction tool banks need until 2014 to prepare
5th Jul 13, 5:10pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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NZ Bankers' Association says if the RBNZ must use its LVR restriction tool banks need until 2014 to prepare
Finance company pleads guilty in RBNZ prosecution
Tony Radisich's Broadlands Finance facing fine of up to $35k for failing to have 2 independent directors
4th Jul 13, 3:00pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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Tony Radisich's Broadlands Finance facing fine of up to $35k for failing to have 2 independent directors
LVR restrictions 'right way' to cool housing market
Bank CEO says limiting banks' low equity home loans is currently the right answer to tackle overheating Auckland housing
4th Jul 13, 12:08pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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Bank CEO says limiting banks' low equity home loans is currently the right answer to tackle overheating Auckland housing
CBA, NAB 'laggards' in anti-bribery, corruption policies
Citigroup analyst puts the spotlight on the big 4 Australasian banks' bribery and corruption risk
3rd Jul 13, 4:44pm
by Gareth Vaughan
Citigroup analyst puts the spotlight on the big 4 Australasian banks' bribery and corruption risk
TSB, Kiwibank top in customer satisfaction
TSB and Kiwibank secure Roy Morgan's monthly financial services sector customer satisfaction gongs for May
3rd Jul 13, 4:39pm
by Gareth Vaughan
TSB and Kiwibank secure Roy Morgan's monthly financial services sector customer satisfaction gongs for May
RBNZ's OBR bank failure policy live
Open Bank Resolution policy now in the RBNZ's toolkit, any use would be 'assessed on a case-by-case basis'
3rd Jul 13, 1:38pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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Open Bank Resolution policy now in the RBNZ's toolkit, any use would be 'assessed on a case-by-case basis'