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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

Strong mortgage approval run continues
More than NZ$1 bln worth of mortgages approved last week for 12th week out of last 13; Strongest run since 2007
by Gareth Vaughan
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More than NZ$1 bln worth of mortgages approved last week for 12th week out of last 13; Strongest run since 2007
Mortgage rate price war intensifies
Kiwibank cuts 1 to 5 year fixed-term mortgage rates by up to 40 basis points, continues with 4.99% 1-year 'special'
by Gareth Vaughan
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Kiwibank cuts 1 to 5 year fixed-term mortgage rates by up to 40 basis points, continues with 4.99% 1-year 'special'
ASB margins 'steady in competitive environment'
ASB's parent Commonwealth Bank of Australia says NZ unit maintained strong operating income in March quarter
by Gareth Vaughan
ASB's parent Commonwealth Bank of Australia says NZ unit maintained strong operating income in March quarter
The bank with the most profitable staff
BNZ the NZ bank with the highest annual profit per employee at about NZ$155,284, followed by ASB, ANZ and Westpac
by Gareth Vaughan
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BNZ the NZ bank with the highest annual profit per employee at about NZ$155,284, followed by ASB, ANZ and Westpac
ANZ ramps up Chinese investment
The ANZ Group almost doubles investment in its Chinese subsidiary to about A$695 mln (about NZ$899 mln)
by Gareth Vaughan
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The ANZ Group almost doubles investment in its Chinese subsidiary to about A$695 mln (about NZ$899 mln)
When a co-operative isn't a co-operative
Advertising watchdog tells Co-operative Bank that calling itself NZ's first and only co-operatively owned bank is narrow and technical when mutually owned SBS Bank exists
by Gareth Vaughan
Advertising watchdog tells Co-operative Bank that calling itself NZ's first and only co-operatively owned bank is narrow and technical when mutually owned SBS Bank exists
Co-op Bank cuts mortgage rates
The Co-operative Bank joins fixed-term mortgage rate cutting party with cuts to 6 month and 1-4 year rates
by Gareth Vaughan
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The Co-operative Bank joins fixed-term mortgage rate cutting party with cuts to 6 month and 1-4 year rates
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Simplified bank switching's slow uptake
New ease of bank switching flies under many customers' radars despite Kiwibank and ASB's promotion of it
by Gareth Vaughan
New ease of bank switching flies under many customers' radars despite Kiwibank and ASB's promotion of it
ASB cuts 1, 2 & 3 yr mortgage rates
ASB, last of the big banks to move in current round of mortgage cuts, reduces 1, 2 and 3 year mortgage rates; Has lowest advertised 2 and 3 year rates
by Gareth Vaughan
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ASB, last of the big banks to move in current round of mortgage cuts, reduces 1, 2 and 3 year mortgage rates; Has lowest advertised 2 and 3 year rates
Treasury seeks yet another float adviser
Treasury now looking for a 'probity adviser' to join its long list of SOE selldown advisers
by Gareth Vaughan
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Treasury now looking for a 'probity adviser' to join its long list of SOE selldown advisers
How the big 4 banks' results compare
BNZ CEO Andrew Thorburn sees net interest margins at a 'sustainable' level between 2.30% and 2.45% over the long-term
by Gareth Vaughan
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BNZ CEO Andrew Thorburn sees net interest margins at a 'sustainable' level between 2.30% and 2.45% over the long-term
BNZ eyes 'quality, sustainable KiwiSaver solution'
BNZ, the only major bank without its own KiwiSaver scheme, remains coy on plans but says it wants to grow presence in the savings market
by Gareth Vaughan
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BNZ, the only major bank without its own KiwiSaver scheme, remains coy on plans but says it wants to grow presence in the savings market
S&P highlights 'refinancing wall'
Standard and Poor's warns of potential US$46 trillion 'perfect storm' in global credit markets
by Gareth Vaughan
Standard and Poor's warns of potential US$46 trillion 'perfect storm' in global credit markets
RBNZ slows big regulatory moves
The RBNZ pushes out timeframes for the introduction of the Basel III capital reforms and its Open Bank Resolution policy
by Gareth Vaughan
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The RBNZ pushes out timeframes for the introduction of the Basel III capital reforms and its Open Bank Resolution policy
Record BNZ half-year profit
BNZ posts 36% rise in interim cash earnings to NZ$385 mln with net interest margins up 17 basis points to 2.41%
by Gareth Vaughan
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BNZ posts 36% rise in interim cash earnings to NZ$385 mln with net interest margins up 17 basis points to 2.41%
What lower for longer means for retail bonds
In this 'lower for longer' interest rate environment, are 10-year bond offers the future for retail bond issues from corporates?
by Gareth Vaughan
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In this 'lower for longer' interest rate environment, are 10-year bond offers the future for retail bond issues from corporates?
ANZ, National cut 1-year mortgage rate
ANZ and National Bank cut 1-year mortgage rate by 40 basis points to 5.25%
by Gareth Vaughan
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ANZ and National Bank cut 1-year mortgage rate by 40 basis points to 5.25%
Asset Finance prospectus stays shut
Whakatane-based Asset Finance still blocked from raising money from the public as FMA continues probe
by Gareth Vaughan
Whakatane-based Asset Finance still blocked from raising money from the public as FMA continues probe
SBS Bank cuts 3, 5-yr mortgage rates
Sister banks SBS and HBS cut 3 and 5 year home loan rates to lowest advertised by any bank
by Gareth Vaughan
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Sister banks SBS and HBS cut 3 and 5 year home loan rates to lowest advertised by any bank
It's Hughes v Foss & I'm with Hughes
Opinion: Mind the gap, the regulatory one. Why we need regulation of KiwiSaver providers' governance, related party transactions and audits
by Gareth Vaughan
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Opinion: Mind the gap, the regulatory one. Why we need regulation of KiwiSaver providers' governance, related party transactions and audits
Westpac's 'conservative' 90% plus LVR loans
New Westpac NZ CEO Peter Clare says bank adds buffer to cover interest rate movements in high LVR loans, wants to grow rural lending market share
by Gareth Vaughan
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New Westpac NZ CEO Peter Clare says bank adds buffer to cover interest rate movements in high LVR loans, wants to grow rural lending market share
No KiwiSaver regulatory gaps, says Foss
No Govt plans to introduce prudential regulation for KiwiSaver providers, Commerce Minsiter Craig Foss says, despite FMA CEO's concerns
by Gareth Vaughan
No Govt plans to introduce prudential regulation for KiwiSaver providers, Commerce Minsiter Craig Foss says, despite FMA CEO's concerns
Kiwibank special 'not a loss leader'
Kiwibank says it's being swamped with demand for its 4.99% 1-year home-loan special, which it's making an 'acceptable return' on
by Gareth Vaughan
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Kiwibank says it's being swamped with demand for its 4.99% 1-year home-loan special, which it's making an 'acceptable return' on
'ANZ NZ margins to hold'
ANZ Group CEO Mike Smith says solid NZ margin growth has plateaued, but should hold through second-half of financial year
by Gareth Vaughan
ANZ Group CEO Mike Smith says solid NZ margin growth has plateaued, but should hold through second-half of financial year
Westpac's record half-year profit
Westpac NZ posts 24% rise in interim profit to NZ$333 mln with net interest margins up 6 basis points
by Gareth Vaughan
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Westpac NZ posts 24% rise in interim profit to NZ$333 mln with net interest margins up 6 basis points