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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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16 years 6 months

Latest articles

debt
Non-bank lenders pledge ethical standards for debt collection
Non-bank lenders launch Responsible Debt Collection Code including guidance on when & how often they'll contact debtors
by Gareth Vaughan
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Non-bank lenders launch Responsible Debt Collection Code including guidance on when & how often they'll contact debtors
biometrics
National's Andrew Bayly sheds light on the party's plans to simplify AML verification
Commerce & consumer affairs spokesman Andrew Bayly says National looking at use of biometrics, potentially the blockchain, to simplify AML verification requirements
by Gareth Vaughan
7
Commerce & consumer affairs spokesman Andrew Bayly says National looking at use of biometrics, potentially the blockchain, to simplify AML verification requirements
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ACT proposes a 49% share market sell-down of Kiwbank's parent company
Government sell-down via partial share market listing wouldn't be a massive change, Kiwibank CEO says, but requirement for a bigger dividend could impact capital plans
by Gareth Vaughan
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Government sell-down via partial share market listing wouldn't be a massive change, Kiwibank CEO says, but requirement for a bigger dividend could impact capital plans
umbrella
IAG flags insurance shake-up for customers hit by North Island floods, Cyclone Gabrielle
IAG encourages customers whose properties were hardest hit by extreme weather earlier this year 'to reside elsewhere'
by Gareth Vaughan
19
IAG encourages customers whose properties were hardest hit by extreme weather earlier this year 'to reside elsewhere'
RR
Podcast: David Mahon on how tensions with the US are a factor dampening Chinese consumer confidence
In our latest Of Interest podcast David Mahon explains what's going on in the Chinese economy, what needs to change and when he thinks things will be looking up
by Gareth Vaughan
22
In our latest Of Interest podcast David Mahon explains what's going on in the Chinese economy, what needs to change and when he thinks things will be looking up
cash in paper bag
Podcast: Max Rashbrooke on how and why NZ should 'clean big money out' of political donations
Is there a case for change? Putting a spotlight on NZ's political donations as the election looms
by Gareth Vaughan
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Is there a case for change? Putting a spotlight on NZ's political donations as the election looms
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RBNZ sets sights on return to a 'sufficient' liquidity environment from an 'abundant' liquidity environment
Assistant Governor Karen Silk says RBNZ to review how it manages settlement cash in the banking system during a crisis
by Gareth Vaughan
Assistant Governor Karen Silk says RBNZ to review how it manages settlement cash in the banking system during a crisis
dairy cows, Canterbury
Federated Farmers calls for independent inquiry into rural banking
Farmers' lobby group wants rural banking probe, suggests banks' moves towards net-zero could reduce competition in agricultural banking
by Gareth Vaughan
16
Farmers' lobby group wants rural banking probe, suggests banks' moves towards net-zero could reduce competition in agricultural banking
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NZ experienced record net migration gain in July year, Statistics NZ says
Strong arrivals of non-NZ citizens, relaxation of border restrictions & changes to immigration settings drive record net migration gain
by Gareth Vaughan
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Strong arrivals of non-NZ citizens, relaxation of border restrictions & changes to immigration settings drive record net migration gain
NZ$
RBNZ ramps up foreign currency intervention capacity by almost NZ$4b in one month
Reserve Bank bolsters currency intervention war chest as Robertson lines up capital boost and fresh indemnity for the central bank
by Gareth Vaughan
28
Reserve Bank bolsters currency intervention war chest as Robertson lines up capital boost and fresh indemnity for the central bank
rates
Podcast: David Cunningham on why the Commerce Commission should look closely at banks' interest margins
Squirrel's David Cunningham explains how interest rates are set and how banks have been able to boost their margins by about 20%
by Gareth Vaughan
11
Squirrel's David Cunningham explains how interest rates are set and how banks have been able to boost their margins by about 20%
cc
Commerce Commission seeks explanation for retail fuel price 'anomalies' from fuel companies
Commerce Commission issues 'please explain' to fuel companies over pricing discrepancies with Whangārei the most expensive city and Hamilton with some of the lowest prices
by Gareth Vaughan
8
Commerce Commission issues 'please explain' to fuel companies over pricing discrepancies with Whangārei the most expensive city and Hamilton with some of the lowest prices
Aussie
RBA holds its cash rate at 4.10% again
Reserve Bank of Australia says interest rate increases working, but more could still be needed
by Gareth Vaughan
12
Reserve Bank of Australia says interest rate increases working, but more could still be needed
TOP leader Raf Manji
TOP's 'four I's' economy policy
TOP economy policy includes 30-year infrastructure plan, compulsory KiwiSaver enrolment at birth and a regional talent visa for immigration
by Gareth Vaughan
23
TOP economy policy includes 30-year infrastructure plan, compulsory KiwiSaver enrolment at birth and a regional talent visa for immigration
regs
RBNZ expects a better future report card from the IMF after 'seismic shift' in regulation
RBNZ to consider a potential role for statutory bail-in powers on bank liabilities such as bonds in the event of a bank failure
by Gareth Vaughan
RBNZ to consider a potential role for statutory bail-in powers on bank liabilities such as bonds in the event of a bank failure
SkyCity casino, Auckland
Department of Internal Affairs seeking temporary suspension of SkyCity casino operator's licence
[updated]
SkyCity facing potential suspension of casino operator's licence with questions raised over it complying with its host responsibility programme
by Gareth Vaughan
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SkyCity facing potential suspension of casino operator's licence with questions raised over it complying with its host responsibility programme
HSBC logo
HSBC selling NZ mortgage portfolio to Pepper Money
[updated]
Australian non-bank lender Pepper Money acquiring $1.4 bln NZ mortgage portfolio from HSBC
by Gareth Vaughan
28
Australian non-bank lender Pepper Money acquiring $1.4 bln NZ mortgage portfolio from HSBC
spring
Green shoots coming into spring?
Realestate.co.nz hopeful spring will provide some signs of life in the housing market
by Gareth Vaughan
89
Realestate.co.nz hopeful spring will provide some signs of life in the housing market
debtrf2
BNPL the most popular first debt product among people under 25
Debt stress among young people and businesses rising, Centrix says, with borrowers aged under 25 appearing 'to be struggling quite consistently'
by Gareth Vaughan
13
Debt stress among young people and businesses rising, Centrix says, with borrowers aged under 25 appearing 'to be struggling quite consistently'
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S&P doesn't expect ComCom banking probe to cause big 4 banks any major drama
Credit rating agency S&P says Commerce Commission competition probe won't materially affect the major banks' market positions or profitability
by Gareth Vaughan
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Credit rating agency S&P says Commerce Commission competition probe won't materially affect the major banks' market positions or profitability
money laundering
Podcast: Barrister Gary Hughes on what could be done to simplify & improve anti-money laundering law
In a stocktake on the anti-money laundering & countering terrorist financing law at 10, Gary Hughes explains where it came from, its impact & how it might be improved
by Gareth Vaughan
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In a stocktake on the anti-money laundering & countering terrorist financing law at 10, Gary Hughes explains where it came from, its impact & how it might be improved
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Heartland simplifies plans for group structure as it awaits RBNZ & APRA approval for Challenger Bank acquisition
[updated]
Heartland Group Holdings sets cost to income ratio 'ambition' as it seeks to boost return on equity
by Gareth Vaughan
Heartland Group Holdings sets cost to income ratio 'ambition' as it seeks to boost return on equity
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Non-performing home loans & provisions on the rise at 2 biggest mortgage lenders
Significant June quarter increase in non-performing housing loan volumes for ANZ NZ and ASB
by Gareth Vaughan
Significant June quarter increase in non-performing housing loan volumes for ANZ NZ and ASB
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Kiwibank CEO Steve Jurkovich on the bank at 21; where it has come from, where it's at & where it's going
CEO Steve Jurkovich wants New Zealanders to be 'fired up enough' to move to Kiwibank if they want a more competitive banking market
by Gareth Vaughan
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CEO Steve Jurkovich wants New Zealanders to be 'fired up enough' to move to Kiwibank if they want a more competitive banking market
coins in vice
'Many New Zealanders racking up debt just to get by'
Consumer NZ says being unable to save is now the reality for many New Zealanders
by Gareth Vaughan
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Consumer NZ says being unable to save is now the reality for many New Zealanders