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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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ANZ nears record annual profit, again
ANZ NZ lifts lending by more than NZ$1 bln in June quarter, led by home loans, with quarterly profit up 36%
by Gareth Vaughan
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ANZ NZ lifts lending by more than NZ$1 bln in June quarter, led by home loans, with quarterly profit up 36%
Australasian banking's King Kong
The rise and rise of ASB's parent Commonwealth Bank of Australia; It's now valued at almost twice as much as the entire New Zealand sharemarket
by Gareth Vaughan
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The rise and rise of ASB's parent Commonwealth Bank of Australia; It's now valued at almost twice as much as the entire New Zealand sharemarket
ANZ deposits grow at 5 times lending
ANZ group CEO says NZ lending up 1.4% in 9 months to June with deposit growth up 6.9%; Touts retail market share gain
by Gareth Vaughan
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ANZ group CEO says NZ lending up 1.4% in 9 months to June with deposit growth up 6.9%; Touts retail market share gain
ASB in fresh home loan push
ASB boss picks stronger asset growth ahead as bank seeks to boost share of residential mortgage market
by Gareth Vaughan
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ASB boss picks stronger asset growth ahead as bank seeks to boost share of residential mortgage market
NZOC courts wrath of ASB boss
ASB CEO Barbara Chapman reveals 'unpalatable' Olympic shock; 'I thought official and exclusive bank meant just that'
by Gareth Vaughan
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ASB CEO Barbara Chapman reveals 'unpalatable' Olympic shock; 'I thought official and exclusive bank meant just that'
Veda says mortgage enquiries up 44%
Credit bureau Veda says New Zealanders showing renewed confidence in borrowing for both homes and businesses
by Gareth Vaughan
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Credit bureau Veda says New Zealanders showing renewed confidence in borrowing for both homes and businesses
BNZ turns to NAB for new CFO
Adrienne Duarte, who has helped run the return on equity and capital efficiency agenda at NAB, named BNZ's new CFO
by Gareth Vaughan
Adrienne Duarte, who has helped run the return on equity and capital efficiency agenda at NAB, named BNZ's new CFO
'Customers should pay for safer banks'
The safer banks are, the more expensive borrowing from them should be, says senior executive at BNZ's parent National Australia Bank
by Gareth Vaughan
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The safer banks are, the more expensive borrowing from them should be, says senior executive at BNZ's parent National Australia Bank
ECB, BoE eye NZ's Libor equivalent
Europeans eye NZ's Libor equivalent as they search for ways to restore shattered confidence in Libor and Euribor
by Gareth Vaughan
Europeans eye NZ's Libor equivalent as they search for ways to restore shattered confidence in Libor and Euribor
Record annual profit for ASB
ASB posts 21% rise in annual profit to NZ$685 million despite just a 1.2% rise in lending
by Gareth Vaughan
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ASB posts 21% rise in annual profit to NZ$685 million despite just a 1.2% rise in lending
Will switch to fixed mortgages hit ASB?
ASB annual results to show whether borrowers' switching back to fixed mortgages from floating loans is hitting banks' bottom lines
by Gareth Vaughan
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ASB annual results to show whether borrowers' switching back to fixed mortgages from floating loans is hitting banks' bottom lines
BNZ Q3 earnings fall
Bad and doubtful debts on business loans hit BNZ's third quarter earnings as parent NAB's cash earnings hold steady
by Gareth Vaughan
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Bad and doubtful debts on business loans hit BNZ's third quarter earnings as parent NAB's cash earnings hold steady
Bank status nearer for Heartland
Heartland NZ announcement shows confidence holy grail of bank approval will be secured in November
by Gareth Vaughan
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Heartland NZ announcement shows confidence holy grail of bank approval will be secured in November
Big US banks issue NZ$ bonds
Morgan Stanley and Citigroup raise NZ$1.25 bln, combined, in 1st NZ$ denominated bond issues by US banks in 5 years
by Gareth Vaughan
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Morgan Stanley and Citigroup raise NZ$1.25 bln, combined, in 1st NZ$ denominated bond issues by US banks in 5 years
It's ASB v ANZ at the bank Olympics
Big advertising spender ANZ overshadows 'official and exclusive bank' ASB in the bank Olympics
by Gareth Vaughan
Big advertising spender ANZ overshadows 'official and exclusive bank' ASB in the bank Olympics
How you too could have a NZ 'bank'
The entities peddling unregulated NZ offshore finance companies to the world tout their benefits and recommend their favourite banks
by Gareth Vaughan
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The entities peddling unregulated NZ offshore finance companies to the world tout their benefits and recommend their favourite banks
Shift to fixed mortgages gathers pace
Borrowers continue move back to fixed-term mortgages in June with value of floating mortgages down more than NZ$4.5 bln in two months
by Gareth Vaughan
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Borrowers continue move back to fixed-term mortgages in June with value of floating mortgages down more than NZ$4.5 bln in two months
Armer quits Fonterra board
Fonterra 'disappointed' as Colin Armer resigns from its board with immediate effect citing no reason for departure
by Gareth Vaughan
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Fonterra 'disappointed' as Colin Armer resigns from its board with immediate effect citing no reason for departure
NZ owned banks continue winning streak
Kiwibank, SBS Bank customers most satisfied yet again with their banks taking the gongs for June, says Roy Morgan Research
by Gareth Vaughan
Kiwibank, SBS Bank customers most satisfied yet again with their banks taking the gongs for June, says Roy Morgan Research
NZ's Libor equivalent 'world's best'
Bank industry oversight body NZFMA and law firm say Libor-type rort couldn't happen in New Zealand
by Gareth Vaughan
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Bank industry oversight body NZFMA and law firm say Libor-type rort couldn't happen in New Zealand
SFO boss quits for Queenstown gig
SFO Chief Executive Adam Feeley quits job for new role as Chief Executive of the Queenstown Lakes District Council
by Gareth Vaughan
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SFO Chief Executive Adam Feeley quits job for new role as Chief Executive of the Queenstown Lakes District Council
Record run of no OCR change
Reserve Bank's call to leave the OCR at 2.5% extends record 'no change' run to 11 straight rate setting decisions
by Gareth Vaughan
Reserve Bank's call to leave the OCR at 2.5% extends record 'no change' run to 11 straight rate setting decisions
BNZ satisfaction up, National down
Kiwibank maintains lead in big bank retail customer satisfaction as BNZ rises to 2nd and National Bank drops to 4th
by Gareth Vaughan
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Kiwibank maintains lead in big bank retail customer satisfaction as BNZ rises to 2nd and National Bank drops to 4th
'Man from nowhere' registers 2nd NZ company
Mysterious bidder for Aussie retailer David Jones incorporated second New Zealand company on Friday the 13th
by Gareth Vaughan
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Mysterious bidder for Aussie retailer David Jones incorporated second New Zealand company on Friday the 13th
What's the future of bank branches?
Will bank branches go the way of the dinosaur or are they becoming a driver of buying decisions, financial playgrounds and spas?
by Gareth Vaughan
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Will bank branches go the way of the dinosaur or are they becoming a driver of buying decisions, financial playgrounds and spas?