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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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Australian retail banking market more competitive than New Zealand's, ANZ Group boss says
ANZ Banking Group CEO Shayne Elliott says Australia's mortgage and deposit markets more competitive than NZ in rising interest rate environment
by Gareth Vaughan
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ANZ Banking Group CEO Shayne Elliott says Australia's mortgage and deposit markets more competitive than NZ in rising interest rate environment
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Westpac NZ 'keeping a close eye on' home buyers who bought at house price peaks & whose loans were stress tested at 6%
Westpac NZ CEO Catherine McGrath tells home buyers who bought for the long-term at house price peaks to hang in there
by Gareth Vaughan
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Westpac NZ CEO Catherine McGrath tells home buyers who bought for the long-term at house price peaks to hang in there
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What ANZ NZ CEO Antonia Watson doesn't want to talk about
ANZ NZ boss runs through a range of options for struggling home loan borrowers before the 'last resort' of a mortgagee sale
by Gareth Vaughan
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ANZ NZ boss runs through a range of options for struggling home loan borrowers before the 'last resort' of a mortgagee sale
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Westpac NZ interim profit falls 33%, bank takes $154m loan impairment charge
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Half-year profit drops for Westpac NZ as bank warns of worsening economic outlook
by Gareth Vaughan
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Half-year profit drops for Westpac NZ as bank warns of worsening economic outlook
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Paul Tucker on how quantitative easing has impacted the public finances
Ex-Bank of England Deputy Governor Paul Tucker on how quantitative easing has exposed government finances to rising interest rates
by Gareth Vaughan
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Ex-Bank of England Deputy Governor Paul Tucker on how quantitative easing has exposed government finances to rising interest rates
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ANZ NZ interim profit falls, yes falls, 9% as credit impairment charges rise
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ANZ NZ's half-year profit falls despite strong rise in income, led by net interest income, and lower expenses
by Gareth Vaughan
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ANZ NZ's half-year profit falls despite strong rise in income, led by net interest income, and lower expenses
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Moving to higher home loan rates 'manageable for customers at the moment,' BNZ CEO says
BNZ CEO Dan Huggins says vast majority of customers coping with higher mortgage rates so far, Commerce Commission market study not necessary
by Gareth Vaughan
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BNZ CEO Dan Huggins says vast majority of customers coping with higher mortgage rates so far, Commerce Commission market study not necessary
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BNZ interim profit up 14% as net interest income & margin surge
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BNZ half-year profit tops $800 million as net interest margin jumps, with CEO saying bank well placed to support customers finding things tough
by Gareth Vaughan
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BNZ half-year profit tops $800 million as net interest margin jumps, with CEO saying bank well placed to support customers finding things tough
RBA resumes rate increases, lifting its cash rate 25 basis points
Reserve Bank of Australia hikes its cash rate after last month's pause, saying inflation is still too high
by Gareth Vaughan
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Reserve Bank of Australia hikes its cash rate after last month's pause, saying inflation is still too high
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FMA asks bank bosses to reaffirm they've removed sales incentives
FMA's Clare Bolingford says regulator has heard some banks may have reintroduced sales targets, wants confirmation they haven't
by Gareth Vaughan
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FMA's Clare Bolingford says regulator has heard some banks may have reintroduced sales targets, wants confirmation they haven't
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Record current account deficit 'a shock, but not something people will lose a lot of sleep over'
Martin Whetton on how overseas investors view New Zealand government debt
by Gareth Vaughan
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Martin Whetton on how overseas investors view New Zealand government debt
What happened Friday: Consumer confidence still low, housing lending growth rate slows & more
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; Consumer confidence 'extremely low', housing debt rises, 'woody debris' inquiry deadline extended, Jerome Powell pranked
by Gareth Vaughan
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; Consumer confidence 'extremely low', housing debt rises, 'woody debris' inquiry deadline extended, Jerome Powell pranked
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How do you tackle profit-led inflation that's 'driven by spin, not substance?'
UBS Chief Economist suggests social media could help combat profit margin-led inflation
by Gareth Vaughan
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UBS Chief Economist suggests social media could help combat profit margin-led inflation
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KiwiSaver providers, NZ Super Fund & ACC touted as potential BGF investors alongside banks & the Govt
The Icehouse calls for the Government's proposed Business Growth Fund to seek SME equity investment from beyond just banks
by Gareth Vaughan
The Icehouse calls for the Government's proposed Business Growth Fund to seek SME equity investment from beyond just banks
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Many borrowers are ahead on their loan repayments, but the toughest times are probably yet to bite
Banks say many of their borrowers are ahead of schedule on home loan repayments but tougher times are ahead
by Gareth Vaughan
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Banks say many of their borrowers are ahead of schedule on home loan repayments but tougher times are ahead
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Banks mull 'market gap validation study' for proposed Business Growth Fund
Slow progress continues on government's plans for a Business Growth Fund partnership with banks to invest in SMEs
by Gareth Vaughan
Slow progress continues on government's plans for a Business Growth Fund partnership with banks to invest in SMEs
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Tim Hazledine on potential new tools to help with the inflation fight
Auckland University's Tim Hazledine offers a range of suggestions to help the Reserve Bank fight inflation
by Gareth Vaughan
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Auckland University's Tim Hazledine offers a range of suggestions to help the Reserve Bank fight inflation
Banks' net interest margins rose in December quarter but profit was flat
KPMG suggests ongoing record bank profits could be a thing of the past, at least for now
by Gareth Vaughan
KPMG suggests ongoing record bank profits could be a thing of the past, at least for now
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Smaller banks outperform big banks in customer satisfaction, Consumer NZ says
Co-operative Bank, TSB top, Westpac bottom in Consumer NZ satisfaction survey
by Gareth Vaughan
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Co-operative Bank, TSB top, Westpac bottom in Consumer NZ satisfaction survey
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New Zealand Debt Management's Kim Martin on how the Government borrows and repays debt
The Government's debt management unit isn't seeing increased interest in its inflation-indexed bonds despite high inflation
by Gareth Vaughan
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The Government's debt management unit isn't seeing increased interest in its inflation-indexed bonds despite high inflation
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Should the Government 'force banks to provide it with interest-free loans' to recoup some RBNZ QE losses?
Could, or should, the RBNZ cut the interest rate it pays on banks' settlement cash accounts in order to reduce the Government's interest bill?
by Gareth Vaughan
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Could, or should, the RBNZ cut the interest rate it pays on banks' settlement cash accounts in order to reduce the Government's interest bill?
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Sixteen recommendations for financial institutions & regulators to counter cyber-attacks
Financial Stability Board sets out a game plan to tackle the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber-attacks
by Gareth Vaughan
Financial Stability Board sets out a game plan to tackle the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber-attacks
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Big banks stress testing wannabe mortgage borrowers at 8.5% and higher
Big banks' mortgage serviceability test rates now start at 8.5% and rise above 9%
by Gareth Vaughan
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Big banks' mortgage serviceability test rates now start at 8.5% and rise above 9%
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Binance NZ says all its registered users are resident in NZ
Binance New Zealand continues search for a local bank to take its business on
by Gareth Vaughan
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Binance New Zealand continues search for a local bank to take its business on
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RBA leaves cash rate unchanged, suggests inflation may have peaked in Australia
Reserve Bank of Australia holds cash rate at 3.60%, but suggests further increases may still be needed
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Reserve Bank of Australia holds cash rate at 3.60%, but suggests further increases may still be needed