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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

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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
by Gareth Vaughan
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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
by Gareth Vaughan
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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
by Gareth Vaughan
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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
by Gareth Vaughan
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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
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
by Gareth Vaughan
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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
by Gareth Vaughan
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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
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
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
by Gareth Vaughan
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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
by Gareth Vaughan
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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
by Gareth Vaughan
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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
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
by Gareth Vaughan
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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
by Gareth Vaughan
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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
by Gareth Vaughan
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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
by Gareth Vaughan
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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
by Gareth Vaughan
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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
by Gareth Vaughan
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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
by Gareth Vaughan
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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
by Gareth Vaughan
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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
by Gareth Vaughan
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HSBC reviewing RBNZ proposals that would require it to quit NZ retail banking or incorporate here
The NZ Super Fund and ACC appear to have done quite well out of their Kiwibank ownership
The NZ Super Fund and ACC buying into Kiwibank perhaps wasn't the great match with fellow shareholder NZ Post that it initially appeared to be
by Gareth Vaughan
The NZ Super Fund and ACC buying into Kiwibank perhaps wasn't the great match with fellow shareholder NZ Post that it initially appeared to be
Of Interest podcast
Beijing-based David Mahon details what's going on in China's economy
David Mahon explains the economic impact of China's hot summer, Covid-zero policy and much more
by Gareth Vaughan
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David Mahon explains the economic impact of China's hot summer, Covid-zero policy and much more
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Big four banks flex their financial muscles
Major banks deliver a strong quarterly financial performance, just for a change
by Gareth Vaughan
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Major banks deliver a strong quarterly financial performance, just for a change