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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 5 months

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Analysts impressed with big Australasian banks' financial results
Recent major bank financial reporting seen as better than expected by analysts
by Gareth Vaughan
Recent major bank financial reporting seen as better than expected by analysts
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Podcast: 'Flabbergasted that AI hasn't become a political talking point'
Artificial intelligence expert Mark Laurence calls for a non-partisan New Zealand government-led AI strategy
by Gareth Vaughan
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Artificial intelligence expert Mark Laurence calls for a non-partisan New Zealand government-led AI strategy
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Select Committee gets feedback following its banking inquiry
ComCom's GetVerified concerns, Kiwibank's $20.7b, ASB's $30m, NBDTs like DCS, Dosh considers future, ANZ's AML concerns
by Gareth Vaughan
ComCom's GetVerified concerns, Kiwibank's $20.7b, ASB's $30m, NBDTs like DCS, Dosh considers future, ANZ's AML concerns
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Cash in circulation has been rising. Why?
Would New Zealand becoming a cashless society help combat 'the number one threat to national security?'
by Gareth Vaughan
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Would New Zealand becoming a cashless society help combat 'the number one threat to national security?'
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ASB looking for 'scale benefit' from AI
ASB CEO Vittoria Shortt details areas where the bank's using artificial intelligence
by Gareth Vaughan
ASB CEO Vittoria Shortt details areas where the bank's using artificial intelligence
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'We never like to make mistakes. Unfortunately, sometimes we do so we set about fixing it'
CEO Vittoria Shortt says when ASB finds issues it works with regulators to fix them as interim results highlight 3 court cases against the bank
by Gareth Vaughan
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CEO Vittoria Shortt says when ASB finds issues it works with regulators to fix them as interim results highlight 3 court cases against the bank
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ASB interim profit rise muted as class action settlement weighs
[updated]
ASB CEO sees 'more confidence in the economy' as rising costs hold down half-year profit increase despite net interest margin rise
by Gareth Vaughan
ASB CEO sees 'more confidence in the economy' as rising costs hold down half-year profit increase despite net interest margin rise
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Differing levels of 'assertiveness' between RBNZ & RBA reason for big cash rate difference
Westpac's Imre Speizer says significantly higher Australian cash rate shouldn't directly impact NZ rates if its cause is Aussie specific
by Gareth Vaughan
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Westpac's Imre Speizer says significantly higher Australian cash rate shouldn't directly impact NZ rates if its cause is Aussie specific
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Judge blocks access to RBNZ v ASB anti-money laundering court documents, for now
'Fulsome memorandum' from ASB convinces judge to block interest.co.nz access to anti-money laundering court documents in Reserve Bank case ahead of hearing
by Gareth Vaughan
'Fulsome memorandum' from ASB convinces judge to block interest.co.nz access to anti-money laundering court documents in Reserve Bank case ahead of hearing
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Podcast: following the money while playing whack-a-mole against the large commercial enterprises of organised crime
Steve Symon, who chaired the Ministerial Advisory Group on Transnational, Serious & Organised Crime, details the plan to make NZ the hardest place for organised crime to operate
by Gareth Vaughan
Steve Symon, who chaired the Ministerial Advisory Group on Transnational, Serious & Organised Crime, details the plan to make NZ the hardest place for organised crime to operate
ANZ NZ economists cut annual house price growth forecast
[updated]
ANZ NZ cuts house price growth forecast citing a lack of near-term momentum in the market
by Gareth Vaughan
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ANZ NZ cuts house price growth forecast citing a lack of near-term momentum in the market
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Beneficial ownership register back on government's agenda
Government rejoins the long and winding road towards a beneficial ownership register for companies and limited partnerships. But what about trusts?
by Gareth Vaughan
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Government rejoins the long and winding road towards a beneficial ownership register for companies and limited partnerships. But what about trusts?
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RBNZ's Anna Breman on inflation, being told off by Winston Peters & more
In the Of Interest podcast, Governor Anna Breman says Reserve Bank 'will do what is best for the NZ economy and to reach our inflation target' even if it's an OCR hike in the election run-in
by Gareth Vaughan
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In the Of Interest podcast, Governor Anna Breman says Reserve Bank 'will do what is best for the NZ economy and to reach our inflation target' even if it's an OCR hike in the election run-in
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Analysts run the ruler over the big 4 Aussie banks
Analysts outline their expectations for the performance of Australian banks from an investor perspective this year
by Gareth Vaughan
Analysts outline their expectations for the performance of Australian banks from an investor perspective this year
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Will this election year be dominated by the economy, or could international events take centre stage?
Gareth Vaughan looks at early indicators of what the economy is doing in an election year, but notes international events may overshadow everything else
by Gareth Vaughan
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Gareth Vaughan looks at early indicators of what the economy is doing in an election year, but notes international events may overshadow everything else
Electricity and gas prices jump, food price growth slows, Statistics NZ says. Did inflation end 2025 above 3%?
[updated]
ASB economist warns CPI inflation may have ended 2025 above 3% as food prices rise and strong electricity and gas price rises continue, according to Statistics NZ's Selected Price Indexes
by Gareth Vaughan
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ASB economist warns CPI inflation may have ended 2025 above 3% as food prices rise and strong electricity and gas price rises continue, according to Statistics NZ's Selected Price Indexes
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ANZ NZ and 2degrees pooling other companies in phishing fight
As cyber threat landscape evolves, ANZ and 2degrees talk up the benefits of working with an unnamed NZ tech company
by Gareth Vaughan
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As cyber threat landscape evolves, ANZ and 2degrees talk up the benefits of working with an unnamed NZ tech company
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Peters criticises RBNZ's Breman for joining other central bankers in backing Trump targeted US Fed Chairman
[updated]
Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman and other leading central bankers 'stand in full solidarity' with US Fed & its Chairman Jerome Powell against pressure from Donald Trump
by Gareth Vaughan
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Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman and other leading central bankers 'stand in full solidarity' with US Fed & its Chairman Jerome Powell against pressure from Donald Trump
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Glut of homes for sale restraining property value increases, QV says
[updated]
QV says residential property value rises becoming more widespread across NZ, but pace is modest
by Gareth Vaughan
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QV says residential property value rises becoming more widespread across NZ, but pace is modest
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RBNZ Financial Policy Committee members to include ex-APRA & Afterpay manager
Reserve Bank Financial Policy Committee to make financial stability decisions by consensus 'wherever possible'
by Gareth Vaughan
Reserve Bank Financial Policy Committee to make financial stability decisions by consensus 'wherever possible'
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QSBO shows business confidence at its highest level since March 2014
[updated]
NZIER says QSBO shows economic recovery starting to take shape with effects of lower interest rates flowing into broader economy. BNZ's Toplis sees 'clear signs' inflationary pressures are rising
by Gareth Vaughan
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NZIER says QSBO shows economic recovery starting to take shape with effects of lower interest rates flowing into broader economy. BNZ's Toplis sees 'clear signs' inflationary pressures are rising
US Fed Chairman says political pressure and intimidation threatens Fed independence
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says Department of Justice subpoenas 'a consequence of the Federal Reserve setting interest rates based on our best assessment of what will serve the public, rather than following the preferences of the President'
by Gareth Vaughan
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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says Department of Justice subpoenas 'a consequence of the Federal Reserve setting interest rates based on our best assessment of what will serve the public, rather than following the preferences of the President'
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Open banking style changes coming to electricity sector from September
'Open electricity' to offer greater competition and choice for consumers from September, government says
by Gareth Vaughan
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'Open electricity' to offer greater competition and choice for consumers from September, government says
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Kiwibank $500m capital raise off the table after terms couldn't be agreed with investors
[updated]
Kiwibank equity sale to institutional investors shelved, says it doesn't require new equity at the moment to support its growth
by Gareth Vaughan
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Kiwibank equity sale to institutional investors shelved, says it doesn't require new equity at the moment to support its growth
Fitch Ratings building
Fitch sees scope for upgrades to big NZ banks' credit ratings
Could the Reserve Bank's new capital settings be a slow burning catalyst for big bank credit rating upgrades?
by Gareth Vaughan
Could the Reserve Bank's new capital settings be a slow burning catalyst for big bank credit rating upgrades?