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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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15 years 4 months

Latest articles

S&P outlines dangers to bank credit ratings from cyber attacks
Credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings highlights the risk to banks' credit ratings from cyber attacks
26th May 21, 10:59am
by Gareth Vaughan
Credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings highlights the risk to banks' credit ratings from cyber attacks
Insurer Tower paying first dividend in five years
Tower upbeat despite fall in half-year profit and reduced annual profit guidance
26th May 21, 9:40am
by Gareth Vaughan
Tower upbeat despite fall in half-year profit and reduced annual profit guidance
Research report highlights just how well IAG & Suncorp are doing in NZ
Morgan Stanley report shines a light on IAG and Suncorp's dominance of New Zealand's general insurance market
24th May 21, 4:41pm
by Gareth Vaughan
Morgan Stanley report shines a light on IAG and Suncorp's dominance of New Zealand's general insurance market
Big earnings boost from loan provision releases tipped for major banks
Morgan Stanley analysts predict big collective provision releases will boost major banks' earnings over the next couple of years
21st May 21, 2:24pm
by Gareth Vaughan
Morgan Stanley analysts predict big collective provision releases will boost major banks' earnings over the next couple of years
Co-op Bank CEO David Cunningham leaving after four years in the job
Co-operative Bank CEO David Cunningham leaving the bank at the end of July
21st May 21, 10:13am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Co-operative Bank CEO David Cunningham leaving the bank at the end of July
Budget details plans for a 30-year government bond
New Zealand Debt Management outlines plans for a 30-year government bond as Budget updates government funding plans
20th May 21, 3:01pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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New Zealand Debt Management outlines plans for a 30-year government bond as Budget updates government funding plans
Top 5: How much courage do Ardern & Robertson have and the wild west of cryptocurrencies
Gareth Vaughan on whether Grant Robertson & Jacinda Ardern have the courage to follow their Aussie & US counterparts, and the whacky world of cryptocurrencies
20th May 21, 9:59am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Gareth Vaughan on whether Grant Robertson & Jacinda Ardern have the courage to follow their Aussie & US counterparts, and the whacky world of cryptocurrencies
RBNZ reveals its AML/CFT Act supervision budget
Reserve Bank details its budget for overseeing compliance by banks, non-bank deposit takers and life insurers with the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act
20th May 21, 7:18am
by Gareth Vaughan
Reserve Bank details its budget for overseeing compliance by banks, non-bank deposit takers and life insurers with the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act
New Zealand units 'key standout' in Aussie bank reporting season
Macquarie analysts highlight the strong performance of the big four Aussie banks' Kiwi subsidiaries in their recent earnings round
18th May 21, 3:51pm
by Gareth Vaughan
Macquarie analysts highlight the strong performance of the big four Aussie banks' Kiwi subsidiaries in their recent earnings round
UDC boss enjoying more autonomy after ANZ sale
UDC Finance CEO Wayne Percival says new Japanese owner Shinsei Bank is a long-term investor looking for growth in New Zealand
18th May 21, 6:34am
by Gareth Vaughan
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UDC Finance CEO Wayne Percival says new Japanese owner Shinsei Bank is a long-term investor looking for growth in New Zealand
What will merchant service fee regulation mean for credit card rewards schemes & surcharging and why?
Gareth Vaughan looks at what merchant service fee regulation may mean for loyalty & rewards schemes, surcharging, and buy now pay later service providers, and why
16th May 21, 6:01am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Gareth Vaughan looks at what merchant service fee regulation may mean for loyalty & rewards schemes, surcharging, and buy now pay later service providers, and why
Global debt falls for the first time in 10 quarters
Institute of International Finance's Global Debt Monitor shows global debt down slightly in the March quarter
15th May 21, 9:23am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Institute of International Finance's Global Debt Monitor shows global debt down slightly in the March quarter
Government moving quickly towards a flexible regulatory regime for merchant service fees
The Government details the Commerce Commission's proposed powers to regulate merchant service fees in a 'future-proofed' regulatory regime
13th May 21, 7:36am
by Gareth Vaughan
The Government details the Commerce Commission's proposed powers to regulate merchant service fees in a 'future-proofed' regulatory regime
Top 5: Crypto-mania & leverage, Robertson & Ardern's CGT 'rift', Biden's bond vigilante demons & more
Gareth Vaughan on a parody of a parody; Viktor Shvets, crypto-mania & leverage; Grant Robertson & Jacinda Ardern's CGT 'rift'; Biden's bond vigilante demons; and how the 1% live
12th May 21, 9:59am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Gareth Vaughan on a parody of a parody; Viktor Shvets, crypto-mania & leverage; Grant Robertson & Jacinda Ardern's CGT 'rift'; Biden's bond vigilante demons; and how the 1% live
Commerce Commission to regulate merchant service fees, Clark has eye on buy now pay later sector
Government to empower Commerce Commission to regulate fees charged by banks and card companies that are paid by retailers and other small businesses
12th May 21, 9:05am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Government to empower Commerce Commission to regulate fees charged by banks and card companies that are paid by retailers and other small businesses
CBA 'remains committed' to ASB
As Westpac reviews its ownership of Westpac NZ, its three big rivals, ANZ, CBA and NAB, remain committed to their kiwi subsidiaries
11th May 21, 3:33pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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As Westpac reviews its ownership of Westpac NZ, its three big rivals, ANZ, CBA and NAB, remain committed to their kiwi subsidiaries
Range of benefits seen from central bank digital currencies
Financial inclusion, payments stability, efficiency, and monetary policy implementation touted as benefits from central bank digital currencies
11th May 21, 10:00am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Financial inclusion, payments stability, efficiency, and monetary policy implementation touted as benefits from central bank digital currencies
Dogecoin: The cryptocurrency started as a joke that's taking the world by storm
It was created as a joke but now has a market capitalisation above US$70 billion. What is it? Dogecoin of course
8th May 21, 6:30am
by Gareth Vaughan
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It was created as a joke but now has a market capitalisation above US$70 billion. What is it? Dogecoin of course
NAB remains 'absolutely committed' to BNZ
BNZ CEO Angela Mentis says outcome of Westpac's New Zealand ownership review 'will be interesting'
7th May 21, 9:35am
by Gareth Vaughan
BNZ CEO Angela Mentis says outcome of Westpac's New Zealand ownership review 'will be interesting'
'If someone comes to me with a good deposit and wants to buy themselves a home, I'm not going to turn them away'
ANZ NZ CEO Antonia Watson says growth of housing lending as a percentage of the bank's overall lending isn't a problem, but she'd like to see more borrowing for business investment
7th May 21, 9:30am
by Gareth Vaughan
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ANZ NZ CEO Antonia Watson says growth of housing lending as a percentage of the bank's overall lending isn't a problem, but she'd like to see more borrowing for business investment
BNZ half-year profit jumps 80% as housing lending surges
BNZ posts big rise in interim profit boosted by a positive turnaround in credit impairments, solid revenue growth and a major drop in expenses
6th May 21, 10:24am
by Gareth Vaughan
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BNZ posts big rise in interim profit boosted by a positive turnaround in credit impairments, solid revenue growth and a major drop in expenses
ANZ NZ gets 'vote of support' from Aussie parent as interim profit rises
ANZ New Zealand half-year profit rises 18% helped by a turnaround in credit impairment charges and the red hot housing market
5th May 21, 9:59am
by Gareth Vaughan
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ANZ New Zealand half-year profit rises 18% helped by a turnaround in credit impairment charges and the red hot housing market
AML watchdog says RBNZ should focus more on vulnerabilities identified in its own risk assessment
The Reserve Bank says it will address recommendations from the Financial Action Task Force 'to the extent feasible' within the scope of its government funding agreement
5th May 21, 8:03am
by Gareth Vaughan
The Reserve Bank says it will address recommendations from the Financial Action Task Force 'to the extent feasible' within the scope of its government funding agreement
Westpac's NZ ownership review 'a finely balanced decision'
Outgoing Westpac NZ CEO David McLean sees 'finely balanced' decision on whether the Westpac Banking Corporation maintains ownership of Westpac NZ
4th May 21, 7:30am
by Gareth Vaughan
Outgoing Westpac NZ CEO David McLean sees 'finely balanced' decision on whether the Westpac Banking Corporation maintains ownership of Westpac NZ
CEO of on-the-block Westpac NZ to retire as interim profit bounces back
Westpac NZ CEO David McLean retiring in June with bank executive & ex-politician Simon Power to serve as acting CEO as a search for a permanent successor takes place
3rd May 21, 9:51am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Westpac NZ CEO David McLean retiring in June with bank executive & ex-politician Simon Power to serve as acting CEO as a search for a permanent successor takes place