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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

'For sale' sign hoisted at AMI Insurance
AMI officially goes on the block this week after breaching Crown Support Deed through a NZ$76 million capital shortfall
by Gareth Vaughan
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AMI officially goes on the block this week after breaching Crown Support Deed through a NZ$76 million capital shortfall
BNZ takes 'TotalMoney' to small firms
BNZ expands 'TotalMoney' home loans to small business customers letting them offset mortgages against business accounts
by Gareth Vaughan
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BNZ expands 'TotalMoney' home loans to small business customers letting them offset mortgages against business accounts
'Go away Michael Fay' says Crafar receiver
Crafar farms receiver KordaMentha rejects Michael Fay-led offer for the 16 dairy farms; says Pengxin offer the best and waiting for OIO decision
by Gareth Vaughan
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Crafar farms receiver KordaMentha rejects Michael Fay-led offer for the 16 dairy farms; says Pengxin offer the best and waiting for OIO decision
Staff cuts tipped at the big banks
'Structurally challenged' banks with subdued revenue opportunities tipped to turn to cost cutting including laying off staff
by Gareth Vaughan
5
'Structurally challenged' banks with subdued revenue opportunities tipped to turn to cost cutting including laying off staff
BOS NZ property loans on the block
Lloyds may sell about A$1 billion (NZ$1.2 billion) of Bank of Scotland's New Zealand property loans
by Gareth Vaughan
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Lloyds may sell about A$1 billion (NZ$1.2 billion) of Bank of Scotland's New Zealand property loans
EY, IRD square off over Penny and Hooper
Fresh from Penny and Hooper victory, taxman plans to put figure on how much profit a company can pay its shareholder-employees, E and Y says
by Gareth Vaughan
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Fresh from Penny and Hooper victory, taxman plans to put figure on how much profit a company can pay its shareholder-employees, E and Y says
F and P Finance in court with software supplier
US software supplier Karum sues Fisher and Paykel Finance alleging intellectual property infringement; Seeks injunction and damages
by Gareth Vaughan
US software supplier Karum sues Fisher and Paykel Finance alleging intellectual property infringement; Seeks injunction and damages
How RBNZ says it has prevented fraud
RBNZ: 'We have prevented New Zealand registered companies from committing many frauds overseas'
by Gareth Vaughan
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RBNZ: 'We have prevented New Zealand registered companies from committing many frauds overseas'
ASB hires new marketing & online boss
Roger Beaumont, ex-MediaWorks marketing director, joins ASB as executive general manager for marketing and online
by Gareth Vaughan
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Roger Beaumont, ex-MediaWorks marketing director, joins ASB as executive general manager for marketing and online
Transpower taps cheap US debt funding
Transpower raises NZ$466 million in 10 to 15 year money in US private placement market at low interest rates
by Gareth Vaughan
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Transpower raises NZ$466 million in 10 to 15 year money in US private placement market at low interest rates
Promotion for Kiwi at Westpac Group
New Zealander Christine Parker appointed to Westpac Group's executive team as HR chief
by Gareth Vaughan
New Zealander Christine Parker appointed to Westpac Group's executive team as HR chief
Rabobank eyes further NZ growth
Rabobank moves into new, bigger central Auckland offices with prominent RaboDirect signage
by Gareth Vaughan
Rabobank moves into new, bigger central Auckland offices with prominent RaboDirect signage
SCF's Belfast Park on the block
Govt allows South Canterbury Finance receiver to sell 64 hectares of residential Christchurch land as Labour touts buying sections for red-zone home owners
by Gareth Vaughan
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Govt allows South Canterbury Finance receiver to sell 64 hectares of residential Christchurch land as Labour touts buying sections for red-zone home owners
'Material' impairment seen for NZF Money
Receivers expect 'material' impairment on failed lender NZF Money's NZ$28.3 mln loan book; Debenture holders owed NZ$16.4 mln
by Gareth Vaughan
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Receivers expect 'material' impairment on failed lender NZF Money's NZ$28.3 mln loan book; Debenture holders owed NZ$16.4 mln
NZBA says its member banks are strong
New Zealand banks 'robust, well regulated and well capitalised' Bankers' Association says despite tough international backdrop
by Gareth Vaughan
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New Zealand banks 'robust, well regulated and well capitalised' Bankers' Association says despite tough international backdrop
Govt details dodgy NZ registered companies
Commerce Minister Simon Power wants taxman to help crack down on NZ registered companies implicated overseas in smuggling, money laundering and tax fraud
by Gareth Vaughan
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Commerce Minister Simon Power wants taxman to help crack down on NZ registered companies implicated overseas in smuggling, money laundering and tax fraud
Taxpayers face near 100% loss on Rockforte
Rockforte Finance receivers say recovery to be less than 5 cents in the dollar as SFO probe continues
by Gareth Vaughan
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Rockforte Finance receivers say recovery to be less than 5 cents in the dollar as SFO probe continues
ANZ raises NZ$125 mln in 7 yr bonds
ANZ in first domestic bond issue by a bank for nearly a month, raises NZ$125 mln in seven-year issue
by Gareth Vaughan
ANZ in first domestic bond issue by a bank for nearly a month, raises NZ$125 mln in seven-year issue
How rogue traders get away with it
Rogue traders like UBS's Adoboli are able to 'control more than one step of the dealing process and exude confidence'
by Gareth Vaughan
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Rogue traders like UBS's Adoboli are able to 'control more than one step of the dealing process and exude confidence'
Kiwibank in 'book-a-rate' home loans
Kiwibank offers 'book a rate' home loans at 'special' rates; Kicks off with 6.95% offer on 5-year fixed-term loan
by Gareth Vaughan
Kiwibank offers 'book a rate' home loans at 'special' rates; Kicks off with 6.95% offer on 5-year fixed-term loan
FMA boss calls for investor patience
Financial Markets Authority CEO Sean Hughes down plays prospect of using new powers to try and recoup NZ$3.45 bln lost by finance company investors
by Gareth Vaughan
Financial Markets Authority CEO Sean Hughes down plays prospect of using new powers to try and recoup NZ$3.45 bln lost by finance company investors
August farm sales up year-on-year
Sales of grazing properties drive near doubling in August farm sales
by Gareth Vaughan
Sales of grazing properties drive near doubling in August farm sales
ANZ may revolt against Basel III
ANZ boss Mike Smith urges banks from countries with strong banking systems to fight against Basel III banking reforms
by Gareth Vaughan
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ANZ boss Mike Smith urges banks from countries with strong banking systems to fight against Basel III banking reforms
D-day for local govt bond bank
Bill establishing local council bond bank, designed to cut cost of local authority borrowing and deepen capital markets, set to be passed tonight
by Gareth Vaughan
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Bill establishing local council bond bank, designed to cut cost of local authority borrowing and deepen capital markets, set to be passed tonight
FMA aims to clear 'stench' from NZ's reputation
Financial Markets Authority continues 16 inherited finance company investigations, closes six
by Gareth Vaughan
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Financial Markets Authority continues 16 inherited finance company investigations, closes six