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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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fixed or floating rates
Average bank two-year mortgage rate may top average bank floating rate
With interest rates on two-year bank mortgage rates seemingly poised to rise above floating rates, could we see growth in the number of borrowers choosing to float over fixing?
by Gareth Vaughan
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With interest rates on two-year bank mortgage rates seemingly poised to rise above floating rates, could we see growth in the number of borrowers choosing to float over fixing?
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The stark difference between the NZ and Australian central banks' key interest rates
Why has a chasm opened up between the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's OCR and Reserve Bank of Australia's Cash Rate Target?
by Gareth Vaughan
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Why has a chasm opened up between the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's OCR and Reserve Bank of Australia's Cash Rate Target?
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What bank customers think of their bank's service
Co-op Bank No. 1, People's Choice gong for TSB, Kiwibank customers experiencing problems, ANZ customers least satisfied with value for money, Westpac dead last in consumer satisfaction survey
by Gareth Vaughan
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Co-op Bank No. 1, People's Choice gong for TSB, Kiwibank customers experiencing problems, ANZ customers least satisfied with value for money, Westpac dead last in consumer satisfaction survey
new Kiwibank branding
Government $300m capital facility for emergency use by Kiwibank terminated
Curtain falls on $300m government capital facility established for use in emergency by Kiwibank
by Gareth Vaughan
Curtain falls on $300m government capital facility established for use in emergency by Kiwibank
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Bank customers noticing their banks are doing better than them, Consumer NZ says
NZ-owned banks again top Consumer NZ's customer satisfaction survey with Westpac & ANZ bringing up the rear
by Gareth Vaughan
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NZ-owned banks again top Consumer NZ's customer satisfaction survey with Westpac & ANZ bringing up the rear
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Loan stickiness seen helping banks as volume of lending growth declines
Whilst loan volume growth will likely be lower, loans may prove stickier for banks as economic conditions toughen for borrowers, KPMG says
by Gareth Vaughan
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Whilst loan volume growth will likely be lower, loans may prove stickier for banks as economic conditions toughen for borrowers, KPMG says
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Citi analysts prefer ‘revenue challenged’ major Aussie banks to ‘asset growing’ banks
Big Australasian banks' net interest margins set for a boost from Aussie cash rate increases, Citi says
by Gareth Vaughan
Big Australasian banks' net interest margins set for a boost from Aussie cash rate increases, Citi says
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Should the RBNZ increase the OCR by 25 or 50 basis points?
NZIER's Shadow Board sharply divided over whether the Reserve Bank should increase the OCR 25 or 50 basis points on Wednesday
by Gareth Vaughan
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NZIER's Shadow Board sharply divided over whether the Reserve Bank should increase the OCR 25 or 50 basis points on Wednesday
A weekend Top 5: A return to commodity-backed money, Canada's solutions to NZ-style housing problems & more
Gareth Vaughan on a return to commodity-backed money, crypto & the GFC, Canada's solutions to NZ-style housing problems, a Covid tax for banks, plus Elon Musk and securities laws
by Gareth Vaughan
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Gareth Vaughan on a return to commodity-backed money, crypto & the GFC, Canada's solutions to NZ-style housing problems, a Covid tax for banks, plus Elon Musk and securities laws
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CCCFA changes 'narrow refinements to specific aspects of regulations, rather than wholesale changes'
MBIE highlights where it sees lenders' interpretation and implementation of credit contracts and consumer finance regulations as too onerous and restrictive
by Gareth Vaughan
MBIE highlights where it sees lenders' interpretation and implementation of credit contracts and consumer finance regulations as too onerous and restrictive
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New Zealanders' debt appetite weakens as consumer confidence slumps
Credit bureau Centrix sees softening demand for consumer debt as arrears on personal loans rise
by Gareth Vaughan
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Credit bureau Centrix sees softening demand for consumer debt as arrears on personal loans rise
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As the govt seeks to improve clarity around the controlling owners of companies & limited partnerships why are trusts excluded?
The global anti-money laundering watchdog suggested NZ consider developing a register of trusts. But even as it bolsters beneficial ownership information on companies & limited partnerships the government isn't taking this advice. Why?
by Gareth Vaughan
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The global anti-money laundering watchdog suggested NZ consider developing a register of trusts. But even as it bolsters beneficial ownership information on companies & limited partnerships the government isn't taking this advice. Why?
Ex-RBNZ senior staffer joins Heartland Bank as Chief Risk Officer
Heartland Group Holdings expands management team as it grows in Australia
by Gareth Vaughan
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Heartland Group Holdings expands management team as it grows in Australia
Steady, but unspectacular growth for peer to peer lending
Peer to peer loan value grows 6%, investor numbers up 8%, number of loans down 3%
by Gareth Vaughan
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Peer to peer loan value grows 6%, investor numbers up 8%, number of loans down 3%
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Complaints received by Banking Ombudsman down 13% in fourth quarter of 2021
Complaints from bank customers drop in the final quarter of 2021 year-on-year despite CCCFA changes
by Gareth Vaughan
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Complaints from bank customers drop in the final quarter of 2021 year-on-year despite CCCFA changes
Cattle grazing
Heartland buying Aussie livestock finance business
Heartland Group Holdings expanding in Australia through up to A$154 million acquisition of livestock finance business StockCo Australia
by Gareth Vaughan
Heartland Group Holdings expanding in Australia through up to A$154 million acquisition of livestock finance business StockCo Australia
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RBNZ keen to remain an anti-money laundering supervisor
Submissions to Ministry of Justice review divided on whether NZ's anti-money laundering oversight, with 3 supervisors, should be retained or changed
by Gareth Vaughan
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Submissions to Ministry of Justice review divided on whether NZ's anti-money laundering oversight, with 3 supervisors, should be retained or changed
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Rising global shipping costs have a material and persistent impact on domestic inflation
IMF working paper delves into the impact of Covid-era shipping cost rises on domestic inflation
by Gareth Vaughan
IMF working paper delves into the impact of Covid-era shipping cost rises on domestic inflation
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Big jump in Rabobank NZ annual profit
Rabobank keen to grow via new lending to farmers and businesses in NZ's food and agribusiness supply chain
by Gareth Vaughan
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Rabobank keen to grow via new lending to farmers and businesses in NZ's food and agribusiness supply chain
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Impacts of Covid-19 pandemic have caused a 25% increase in global shipping times, IMF says
IMF working paper suggests Covid-induced increase in global shipping time is the financial equivalent to wiping out 14 years worth of tariff reductions
by Gareth Vaughan
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IMF working paper suggests Covid-induced increase in global shipping time is the financial equivalent to wiping out 14 years worth of tariff reductions
A weekend Top 5: Bitcoin strengthening the state, an oligarch's tour of London, circular economy investments & more
Gareth Vaughan on bitcoin strengthening the state, rhino bonds, an oligarch's tour of London, circular economy investments & leave Clarke Gayford alone
by Gareth Vaughan
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Gareth Vaughan on bitcoin strengthening the state, rhino bonds, an oligarch's tour of London, circular economy investments & leave Clarke Gayford alone
ANZ Plus, share buybacks & credit availability under the spotlight
Bank analysts assess ANZ Plus, the prospects of more share buybacks & the outlook for credit availability
by Gareth Vaughan
Bank analysts assess ANZ Plus, the prospects of more share buybacks & the outlook for credit availability
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Lessons from the UK: Watch for loopholes as the govt moves to strengthen oversight of who company beneficial owners really are
Gareth Vaughan analyses the government's push to bolster transparency on the beneficial ownership of NZ companies, discovering lessons from the UK approach
by Gareth Vaughan
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Gareth Vaughan analyses the government's push to bolster transparency on the beneficial ownership of NZ companies, discovering lessons from the UK approach
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Thorn Financial Services merging with Limelight Software to bolster position in vehicle lending market
Finance company Thorn Financial Services merging with Limelight Software to seek growth by 'providing a native digital financing option' as Limelight Group
by Gareth Vaughan
Finance company Thorn Financial Services merging with Limelight Software to seek growth by 'providing a native digital financing option' as Limelight Group
'Regulate BNPL products in the same way as other forms of credit'
Consumer NZ joins consumer advocate groups from 8 other countries to seek regulation of the buy now pay later sector
by Gareth Vaughan
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Consumer NZ joins consumer advocate groups from 8 other countries to seek regulation of the buy now pay later sector