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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

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'
Covered bond rule aimed at small banks
The RBNZ says it lets NZ banks use more assets as covered bond security than their Aussie counterparts because it doesn't want to stop small bank issuance
2nd Jul 13, 4:05pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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The RBNZ says it lets NZ banks use more assets as covered bond security than their Aussie counterparts because it doesn't want to stop small bank issuance
ASB, Govt baulking at LVR speed limits
As consultation on RBNZ's policy to restrict bank lending to house buyers with little equity winds down, Govt and ASB take their opposition public
2nd Jul 13, 12:10pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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As consultation on RBNZ's policy to restrict bank lending to house buyers with little equity winds down, Govt and ASB take their opposition public
Authorities seen 'acting to restore systemic confidence'
Co-operative Bank boss expects 'a major response' from the Govt and regulators if S&P follows through with threat to downgrade 8 institutions
1st Jul 13, 4:17pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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Co-operative Bank boss expects 'a major response' from the Govt and regulators if S&P follows through with threat to downgrade 8 institutions
'Compelling case' for using new RBNZ tools... in 2005
The RBNZ says it might've used its new macro-prudential tools as far back as 2005, if they'd been around then
1st Jul 13, 3:28pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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The RBNZ says it might've used its new macro-prudential tools as far back as 2005, if they'd been around then
Anti-money laundering regime up & running
NZ's anti-money laundering laws now in effect with banks expected to pry more into customer identity and account activity
1st Jul 13, 9:43am
by Gareth Vaughan
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NZ's anti-money laundering laws now in effect with banks expected to pry more into customer identity and account activity
Size inhibits award prospects
Previously the darling of Roy Morgan Research's Financial Institution award, SBS says it has dropped out of the reckoning because it's too small
28th Jun 13, 4:17pm
by Gareth Vaughan
Previously the darling of Roy Morgan Research's Financial Institution award, SBS says it has dropped out of the reckoning because it's too small