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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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Latest articles

ANZ ad spend again tops rivals
NZ banks spent $55 mln on advertising during the 1st half of 2013, led by ANZ and ASB
by Gareth Vaughan
NZ banks spent $55 mln on advertising during the 1st half of 2013, led by ANZ and ASB
ANZ lifts fixed mortgage rates
ANZ increasing 2-5 year fixed-term home loan rates by between 10 and 15 basis points
by Gareth Vaughan
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ANZ increasing 2-5 year fixed-term home loan rates by between 10 and 15 basis points
Westpac to 'crowdsource' mobile banking ideas
Westpac soliciting new ideas for mobile banking apps through a competition
by Gareth Vaughan
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Westpac soliciting new ideas for mobile banking apps through a competition
BNZ Wellington regional HQ shut for up to 8 weeks
BNZ says it could take at least 6-8 weeks to repair and fit out its Wellington Harbour Quays building after recent earthquakes
by Gareth Vaughan
BNZ says it could take at least 6-8 weeks to repair and fit out its Wellington Harbour Quays building after recent earthquakes
BNZ's $400 mln 'full transformation'
BNZ's 5-year 'NextGen' programme to replace core banking systems and speed up ability to roll out new products and services
by Gareth Vaughan
BNZ's 5-year 'NextGen' programme to replace core banking systems and speed up ability to roll out new products and services
ASB hails mobile 'tipping point'
Mobile banking evolves 'from niche technology into an accepted part of everyday life' in record time, ASB says
by Gareth Vaughan
Mobile banking evolves 'from niche technology into an accepted part of everyday life' in record time, ASB says
All Blacks' sponsor 'too big to fail'
Five years after a US$182 billion bailout, insurer AIG is included on global list of 'too big to fail' insurers
by Gareth Vaughan
Five years after a US$182 billion bailout, insurer AIG is included on global list of 'too big to fail' insurers
Kiwibank lifts 2-5 year mortgage rates
Kiwibank increases 2-5 year fixed home loan rates by between 5 and 15 basis points
by Gareth Vaughan
Kiwibank increases 2-5 year fixed home loan rates by between 5 and 15 basis points
What's an independent RBNZ Governor to do?
Opinion: Is it politically tenable for the RBNZ to use its tool to crack down on low equity loans?
by Gareth Vaughan
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Opinion: Is it politically tenable for the RBNZ to use its tool to crack down on low equity loans?
'Banks will find ways around it'
KPMG suggests if the RBNZ does impose restrictions on high LVR home loans, banks will find ways around them
by Gareth Vaughan
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KPMG suggests if the RBNZ does impose restrictions on high LVR home loans, banks will find ways around them
Can trustees change their spots?
Financial Markets Authority tells trustees to pull their socks up and tells financial advisers to keep proper client records
by Gareth Vaughan
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Financial Markets Authority tells trustees to pull their socks up and tells financial advisers to keep proper client records
Antipodeans' love affair with plastic
New Zealand among the world's most profitable credit card markets
by Gareth Vaughan
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New Zealand among the world's most profitable credit card markets
ASB raises NZ$525 million
ASB five-year domestic debt raising secures NZ$250 mln of fixed rate notes and NZ$275 mln of floating rate notes
by Gareth Vaughan
ASB five-year domestic debt raising secures NZ$250 mln of fixed rate notes and NZ$275 mln of floating rate notes
FMA on when it would name KiwiSaver offenders
Financial Markets Authority says 'case closed' satisfactorily after issues were raised with 2 KiwiSaver providers over possible misleading statements in offer documents
by Gareth Vaughan
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Financial Markets Authority says 'case closed' satisfactorily after issues were raised with 2 KiwiSaver providers over possible misleading statements in offer documents
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
by Gareth Vaughan
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The remnants of the National Finance 2000 and Western Bay Finance loan books go on the block