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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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Of Interest podcast
Could a pumped hydro scheme in Otago free NZ from fossil fueled electricity & help enable a green transition?
Earl Bardsley explains what the Government investigating his idea for a pumped hydro scheme could mean for NZ's electricity market
29th Sep 22, 10:30am
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Earl Bardsley explains what the Government investigating his idea for a pumped hydro scheme could mean for NZ's electricity market
A long weekend Top 5: A digital currency lightbulb moment, unreasonable bank criticism, whether the pandemic's over & more
Gareth Vaughan on a central bank lightbulb moment, a misleading attack on JP Morgan & Citibank, whether the Covid-19 pandemic & its inflation shock are over, allegations of an audacious fraud
26th Sep 22, 11:00am
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Gareth Vaughan on a central bank lightbulb moment, a misleading attack on JP Morgan & Citibank, whether the Covid-19 pandemic & its inflation shock are over, allegations of an audacious fraud
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Non-bank lender group annoyed by National Party proposal for CCCFA free pass for banks
Financial Services Federation unimpressed with National Party proposal to favour banks over its finance company, building society & credit union members
26th Sep 22, 10:12am
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Financial Services Federation unimpressed with National Party proposal to favour banks over its finance company, building society & credit union members
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Report on select committee cryptocurrency inquiry still on the cards
Chair of select committee that held cryptocurrency inquiry in 2021 hopes to 'present our observations' by early next year
24th Sep 22, 9:30am
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Chair of select committee that held cryptocurrency inquiry in 2021 hopes to 'present our observations' by early next year
Life insurers report hundreds of issues to FMA, pay tens of millions in remediation
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FMA highlights the reporting of hundreds of conduct & culture issues from life insurers resulting in tens of millions of dollars of customer remediation
21st Sep 22, 3:30pm
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FMA highlights the reporting of hundreds of conduct & culture issues from life insurers resulting in tens of millions of dollars of customer remediation
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Housing loans as a share of total NZ bank lending dips in June quarter
Housing lending down, business lending up as a percentage of total bank lending as net interest margins rise, latest KPMG FIPS quarterly shows
21st Sep 22, 12:06pm
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Housing lending down, business lending up as a percentage of total bank lending as net interest margins rise, latest KPMG FIPS quarterly shows
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'We will never have perfect information on the risks of climate change'
Climate-risk disclosure standards will help fill information gaps on climate change risks, RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr says
20th Sep 22, 10:03am
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Climate-risk disclosure standards will help fill information gaps on climate change risks, RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr says
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FMA needs to 'spend a bit of time thinking about' how to determine whether the CoFI regime is a success
FMA's Clare Bolingford on how and why NZ is getting a conduct regime overseeing financial institutions
19th Sep 22, 10:49am
by Gareth Vaughan
FMA's Clare Bolingford on how and why NZ is getting a conduct regime overseeing financial institutions
Of Interest podcast
What will regulating the conduct of banks & insurers mean for their customers?
The FMA's Clare Bolingford outlines why and how New Zealand is getting a conduct regime overseeing financial institutions, and what it means for customers
18th Sep 22, 6:00am
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The FMA's Clare Bolingford outlines why and how New Zealand is getting a conduct regime overseeing financial institutions, and what it means for customers
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ANZ NZ economists now see OCR peaking at 4.75% next year
Economists at NZ's biggest bank lift their forecast OCR peak by 75 basis points, also see neutral OCR well up on RBNZ's last estimate
17th Sep 22, 7:56am
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Economists at NZ's biggest bank lift their forecast OCR peak by 75 basis points, also see neutral OCR well up on RBNZ's last estimate
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Westpac fee cull highlights lower bank income from fees
Fee and commission income across key retail banks down 20% in four years
16th Sep 22, 11:48am
by Gareth Vaughan
Fee and commission income across key retail banks down 20% in four years
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Westpac NZ culls a range of fees
Series of loan establishment and administration fees removed by Westpac NZ
15th Sep 22, 11:26am
by Gareth Vaughan
Series of loan establishment and administration fees removed by Westpac NZ
Solid margin growth seen for big four banks
Morgan Stanley sees higher interest rates, deposit mix helping boost big banks' net interest margins
15th Sep 22, 9:58am
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Morgan Stanley sees higher interest rates, deposit mix helping boost big banks' net interest margins
Govt not hurrying to improve the transparency of the beneficial ownership of NZ companies & limited partnerships
Introduction of stronger rules around the beneficial ownership of NZ companies stuck in the slow lane
13th Sep 22, 9:12am
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Introduction of stronger rules around the beneficial ownership of NZ companies stuck in the slow lane
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Bank customers place little value in relationship with their existing bank, mortgage broker survey says
Cash-back offers increasingly a factor in choosing a lender, Macquarie mortgage broker survey says
12th Sep 22, 9:40am
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Cash-back offers increasingly a factor in choosing a lender, Macquarie mortgage broker survey says
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NZFMA eyes expansion as it issues first market guidelines
New Zealand Financial Markets Association seeking to broaden membership to become industry association for all participants in NZ’s wholesale OTC financial markets
9th Sep 22, 1:55pm
by Gareth Vaughan
New Zealand Financial Markets Association seeking to broaden membership to become industry association for all participants in NZ’s wholesale OTC financial markets
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RBNZ says it'll be several years before money featuring King Charles III is introduced
No short-term impact on NZ money following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the RBNZ says
9th Sep 22, 11:33am
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No short-term impact on NZ money following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the RBNZ says
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S&P highlights reinsurers' struggles, noting 'dismal' performance of past 5 years
S&P ponders whether price increases can combat 'endless barrage of headwinds' against the reinsurance sector, which struggles to earn its cost of capital
8th Sep 22, 12:38pm
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S&P ponders whether price increases can combat 'endless barrage of headwinds' against the reinsurance sector, which struggles to earn its cost of capital
Of Interest podcast
RBNZ Chief Economist Paul Conway on why he's optimistic NZ can improve its productivity performance
Digital technology can help NZ's 'last bus stop on the planet' economy improve productivity, RBNZ's Paul Conway says
7th Sep 22, 12:02pm
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Digital technology can help NZ's 'last bus stop on the planet' economy improve productivity, RBNZ's Paul Conway says
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Aussies ban peddling of binary options to retail speculators until at least October 2031
FMA to consult on limiting leverage in derivatives trading as ASIC extends ban on the issue & distribution of binary options to retail speculators until 2031
5th Sep 22, 2:14pm
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FMA to consult on limiting leverage in derivatives trading as ASIC extends ban on the issue & distribution of binary options to retail speculators until 2031
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Spring housing market spruiking attempts underway
Kiwibank resurrects cash incentive offer for mortgage borrowers
5th Sep 22, 11:49am
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Kiwibank resurrects cash incentive offer for mortgage borrowers
Of Interest podcast
Is New Zealand too dependent on China as an export market?
Stephen Jacobi on the importance of NZ's trade relationship with China, the risks to it, and opportunities to diversify to other countries
4th Sep 22, 6:00am
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Stephen Jacobi on the importance of NZ's trade relationship with China, the risks to it, and opportunities to diversify to other countries
Top 5: Surging inflation & energy rationing, Zoltan Pozsar, Jackson Hole & more
Gareth Vaughan on 22% inflation & energy rationing threatening Europe, Zoltan Pozsar & trade expectations, Jackson Hole & more
2nd Sep 22, 9:50am
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Gareth Vaughan on 22% inflation & energy rationing threatening Europe, Zoltan Pozsar & trade expectations, Jackson Hole & more
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Review of RBNZ policy for branches of overseas banks could 'call into question' Rabobank's NZ operating model
RBNZ review of its policy for branches of overseas banks could 'call into question' the economic and strategic viability of Rabobank's NZ operating model
30th Aug 22, 4:44pm
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RBNZ review of its policy for branches of overseas banks could 'call into question' the economic and strategic viability of Rabobank's NZ operating model
HSBC 'may need to substantially change strategy' if proposed RBNZ changes go ahead
HSBC reviewing RBNZ proposals that would require it to quit NZ retail banking or incorporate here
30th Aug 22, 5:00am
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HSBC reviewing RBNZ proposals that would require it to quit NZ retail banking or incorporate here