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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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16 years 6 months

Latest articles

Rabobank loses Aaa Moody's rating
Moody's cuts credit rating on Dutch parent of rural lender Rabobank NZ by 2 notches citing tough Dutch and euro-zone environments
by Gareth Vaughan
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Moody's cuts credit rating on Dutch parent of rural lender Rabobank NZ by 2 notches citing tough Dutch and euro-zone environments
Consumer confidence falls
ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence survey shows confidence down in June with the biggest fall in Canterbury
by Gareth Vaughan
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ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence survey shows confidence down in June with the biggest fall in Canterbury
BNZ completes NZ$200m, 7-yr bond issue
BNZ raises NZ$200 million in seven-year bond issue paying 5.570% per annum
by Gareth Vaughan
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BNZ raises NZ$200 million in seven-year bond issue paying 5.570% per annum
The Hawk's equity deficit, 'on the face of it'
Allan Hawkins' Cynotech Holdings reports unaudited annual equity deficit as it battles to recoup loans bought from Western Bay Finance and National Finance 2000
by Gareth Vaughan
Allan Hawkins' Cynotech Holdings reports unaudited annual equity deficit as it battles to recoup loans bought from Western Bay Finance and National Finance 2000
The RBNZ branches into education
The Reserve Bank and Young Enterprise Trust create a board game for school kids to teach investment risk and reward
by Gareth Vaughan
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The Reserve Bank and Young Enterprise Trust create a board game for school kids to teach investment risk and reward
'No entitlement to break fee discounts'
Banking Ombudsman tells customers banks aren't obliged to reduce or waive break fees as she starts getting complaints
by Gareth Vaughan
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Banking Ombudsman tells customers banks aren't obliged to reduce or waive break fees as she starts getting complaints
Fitch rates Kiwibank higher than big 4
Fitch assigns AA credit rating to Kiwibank, says it plans to issue covered bonds to help lengthen its funding maturity profile
by Gareth Vaughan
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Fitch assigns AA credit rating to Kiwibank, says it plans to issue covered bonds to help lengthen its funding maturity profile
Banks paying break fees to other banks
Banks paying break fees to win residential mortgage customers over from other banks in 'incredibly aggressive' market
by Gareth Vaughan
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Banks paying break fees to win residential mortgage customers over from other banks in 'incredibly aggressive' market
Bankers hit back over mortgagee sales
'No wholesale move by banks to sell people out of their homes,' bank lobby group says responding to Terralink pointing to 'marked upturn' in major banks forcing mortgagee sales
by Gareth Vaughan
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'No wholesale move by banks to sell people out of their homes,' bank lobby group says responding to Terralink pointing to 'marked upturn' in major banks forcing mortgagee sales
BNZ hikes 18-month mortgage rate
Bucking recent trend, BNZ lifts 18-month mortgage rate by 45 basis points to 5.55%
by Gareth Vaughan
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Bucking recent trend, BNZ lifts 18-month mortgage rate by 45 basis points to 5.55%
BNZ launches 7-year bond offer
BNZ seeks to raise up to NZ$200 mln through 7-year bond offer to institutional and habitual investors
by Gareth Vaughan
BNZ seeks to raise up to NZ$200 mln through 7-year bond offer to institutional and habitual investors
Help sought for Kiwibank 'transformation'
Kiwibank, NZ Post seek help for modernisation and upgrading of ATMs, self service technology and cash management services in branches
by Gareth Vaughan
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Kiwibank, NZ Post seek help for modernisation and upgrading of ATMs, self service technology and cash management services in branches
NZ insurer sees opportunities from French socialists
Fast growing NZ insurer CBL Insurance shrugs off two notch S&P downgrade to BB- after striking at 'perfect time' last year with Euro-zone acquisition
by Gareth Vaughan
Fast growing NZ insurer CBL Insurance shrugs off two notch S&P downgrade to BB- after striking at 'perfect time' last year with Euro-zone acquisition
Director charged with theft, false statements
SFO charges Auckland director of financial advisory group of stealing at least NZ$5 mln from family and friends
by Gareth Vaughan
SFO charges Auckland director of financial advisory group of stealing at least NZ$5 mln from family and friends
SBS Bank a standout in rate cuts
Recent rounds of term deposit and mortgage rate cuts see SBS Bank scrub up well
by Gareth Vaughan
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Recent rounds of term deposit and mortgage rate cuts see SBS Bank scrub up well
Retail bond dilemmas for the banks
Apples for apples retail bonds off the table at BNZ; Senior bonds most likely replacement for NZ$350 mln called subordinated issue
by Gareth Vaughan
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Apples for apples retail bonds off the table at BNZ; Senior bonds most likely replacement for NZ$350 mln called subordinated issue
Rebates on the Co-op Bank horizon
'Profit conscious but not profit driven' Co-operative Bank nearing appointment of new permanent CEO as it launches business banking services
by Gareth Vaughan
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'Profit conscious but not profit driven' Co-operative Bank nearing appointment of new permanent CEO as it launches business banking services
Big banks hit with FMA levies
Big four banks to pay NZ$350,000 each annually in financial service provider levies
by Gareth Vaughan
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Big four banks to pay NZ$350,000 each annually in financial service provider levies
Swap rates fall more than mortgage rates
Have banks been more generous to borrowers in their mortgage rate cuts or slugged savers harder with cuts to term deposit rates?
by Gareth Vaughan
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Have banks been more generous to borrowers in their mortgage rate cuts or slugged savers harder with cuts to term deposit rates?
Westpac boss keen on dialogue
With growing media clamour for customers to haggle with banks, Westpac CEO says local bank managers are 'empowered to make decisions within guidelines'
by Gareth Vaughan
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With growing media clamour for customers to haggle with banks, Westpac CEO says local bank managers are 'empowered to make decisions within guidelines'
Co-op Bank moves into business
The Co-operative Bank expands through launch of small business banking services in move that could see its credit rating upgraded
by Gareth Vaughan
The Co-operative Bank expands through launch of small business banking services in move that could see its credit rating upgraded
New CEO at NZ's biggest finance company
ANZ's UDC Finance hires Tessa Price from ASB's parent CBA to succeed Chris Cowell as CEO
by Gareth Vaughan
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ANZ's UDC Finance hires Tessa Price from ASB's parent CBA to succeed Chris Cowell as CEO
Kiwibank poised for record profit
Kiwibank closes in on record annual profit after strong March quarter
by Gareth Vaughan
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Kiwibank closes in on record annual profit after strong March quarter
Westpac, MYOB's SME web push
Westpac, MYOB launch 'GetOnline.co.nz' initiative offering businesses a free website for one year
by Gareth Vaughan
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Westpac, MYOB launch 'GetOnline.co.nz' initiative offering businesses a free website for one year
GE Capital targets farmers, govt
GE Capital calls time on rural deleveraging, looks to lend money to farmers for equipment like quad bikes; Also targeting govt vehicle fleet management
by Gareth Vaughan
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GE Capital calls time on rural deleveraging, looks to lend money to farmers for equipment like quad bikes; Also targeting govt vehicle fleet management