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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

Latest articles

Mt Eden
As Auckland changes its viewshafts should change too, Chris Bishop says
Transport, Housing & Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop starts conversation on changes to Auckland's viewshafts
by Gareth Vaughan
18
Transport, Housing & Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop starts conversation on changes to Auckland's viewshafts
houses
ANZ NZ past due housing loans on the rise
ANZ New Zealand catches ANZ Australia in a measure it'd rather be behind in
by Gareth Vaughan
ANZ New Zealand catches ANZ Australia in a measure it'd rather be behind in
China
China, a country 'full of DeepSeeks,' now sees NZ as 'a country of diplomatic infidelity'
In a new Of Interest podcast, David Mahon suggests PM Christopher Luxon visiting India before China may be viewed in China 'almost as a statement of a diplomatic insult'
by Gareth Vaughan
31
In a new Of Interest podcast, David Mahon suggests PM Christopher Luxon visiting India before China may be viewed in China 'almost as a statement of a diplomatic insult'
heartland
Heartland books big loan impairment, calls in debt collectors
[updated]
Weak NZ economy and more proactive and prescriptive approach to loan arrears leads to almost $50m impairment for Heartland, shares tank
by Gareth Vaughan
28
Weak NZ economy and more proactive and prescriptive approach to loan arrears leads to almost $50m impairment for Heartland, shares tank
tech
'It's time for regulation to regulate all payments participants,' ASB CEO says
Big tech & fintech should be included, along with banks, Visa and Mastercard in Commerce Commission payments regulation, ASB CEO Vittoria Shortt argues
by Gareth Vaughan
Big tech & fintech should be included, along with banks, Visa and Mastercard in Commerce Commission payments regulation, ASB CEO Vittoria Shortt argues
ASB chair Therese Walsh and CEO Vittoria Shortt speak at Parliamentary hearing
ASB CEO Vittoria Shortt warns of 'unintended consequences' from 'Woke Bank Bill'
[updated]
ASB's Vittoria Shortt says the Government should be mindful of signals being sent to potential overseas investors via threats to direct bank lending & implement a windfall profit tax
by Gareth Vaughan
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ASB's Vittoria Shortt says the Government should be mindful of signals being sent to potential overseas investors via threats to direct bank lending & implement a windfall profit tax
asb
ASB interim profit rises as net interest margin climbs
[updated]
ASB posts profit increase despite big bump up in staff numbers as scam war continues
by Gareth Vaughan
14
ASB posts profit increase despite big bump up in staff numbers as scam war continues
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What will ASB's parent CBA do with its A$3.2b of 'excess' capital?
ASB's Aussie parent CBA has capital coming out its ears. So what might it do with it?
by Gareth Vaughan
ASB's Aussie parent CBA has capital coming out its ears. So what might it do with it?
Beehive money swirl
A bizarre phenomenon at the parliamentary banking inquiry
Gareth Vaughan suggests some MPs may be forgetting private businesses are allowed to choose who they lend money to
by Gareth Vaughan
41
Gareth Vaughan suggests some MPs may be forgetting private businesses are allowed to choose who they lend money to
km
TSB calls for loosening of RBNZ capital stress testing rule for smaller banks
TSB Chairman and CEO bemoan regulatory capital advantages of big 4 banks in select committee hearing
by Gareth Vaughan
5
TSB Chairman and CEO bemoan regulatory capital advantages of big 4 banks in select committee hearing
First Union's recommendations to combat 'bankflation'
Union provides four recommendations to banking inquiry to fight what it calls 'bankflation'
by Gareth Vaughan
8
Union provides four recommendations to banking inquiry to fight what it calls 'bankflation'
money
Price transparency for money transfers; 'the low hanging fruit of competition-based solutions for banking problems'
Money transfer company Wise asks MPs to mandate price transparency for international money transfers
by Gareth Vaughan
10
Money transfer company Wise asks MPs to mandate price transparency for international money transfers
spotlight
TSB's turn under banking inquiry spotlight as RBNZ waits in the wings
Parliamentary banking competition probe hearings getting back under way
by Gareth Vaughan
Parliamentary banking competition probe hearings getting back under way
costs
Firms accounted for about one-third of 2021-2022 inflation in advanced economies, BIS paper says
Bank for International Settlements paper sees significant contribution from businesses' price setting to inflation
by Gareth Vaughan
2
Bank for International Settlements paper sees significant contribution from businesses' price setting to inflation
2024
The 2024 Interesties Awards
The 2024 Interesties Awards featuring Christopher Luxon, Adrian Orr, Nicola Willis, David Seymour, Antonia Watson, Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Jerome Powell, JFoe, Palmtree08, banks, Federated Farmers, the Commerce Commission, bitcoin, Du Val & more
by Gareth Vaughan
52
The 2024 Interesties Awards featuring Christopher Luxon, Adrian Orr, Nicola Willis, David Seymour, Antonia Watson, Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Jerome Powell, JFoe, Palmtree08, banks, Federated Farmers, the Commerce Commission, bitcoin, Du Val & more
fees
Commerce Commission eyes probe of Mastercard & Visa scheme fees
Mastercard, Visa scheme fees in Commerce Commission's sights, as it questions whether lower interchange fees will impact fraud fight
by Gareth Vaughan
1
Mastercard, Visa scheme fees in Commerce Commission's sights, as it questions whether lower interchange fees will impact fraud fight
mv
Commerce Commission says it 'seems likely' surcharging regulation will be needed despite reduction in Mastercard & Visa fees for businesses
[updated]
Consumer watchdog eyes $260m annual fee reduction for businesses accepting Mastercard & Visa cards, lower surcharges for consumers
by Gareth Vaughan
6
Consumer watchdog eyes $260m annual fee reduction for businesses accepting Mastercard & Visa cards, lower surcharges for consumers
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'The public interest doesn't outweigh the need to withhold the information'
Citing 'an obligation of confidence,' Commerce Commission declines to name Chairman John Small's recalcitrant bank
by Gareth Vaughan
15
Citing 'an obligation of confidence,' Commerce Commission declines to name Chairman John Small's recalcitrant bank
bank
New bail-in regime unnecessary in NZ, NZ Banking Association says
'Extremely well capitalised' banks means New Zealand doesn't need a new bail-in bank failure regime, bank lobby group says
by Gareth Vaughan
'Extremely well capitalised' banks means New Zealand doesn't need a new bail-in bank failure regime, bank lobby group says
umbrella
Should New Zealand embrace parametric insurance?
Natural hazards abound in New Zealand and insurance premium costs are rising, so would a broader range of insurance products be useful?
by Gareth Vaughan
13
Natural hazards abound in New Zealand and insurance premium costs are rising, so would a broader range of insurance products be useful?
cc
Commerce Commission to push surcharges 'right down' but 'not to zero'
Draft decision on changes to regulation of Mastercard and Visa interchange fees coming next week
by Gareth Vaughan
17
Draft decision on changes to regulation of Mastercard and Visa interchange fees coming next week
fips
Help may be at hand for non-bank 'specialist' lenders
Profit tumbles across non-bank lending sector for second consecutive year, KPMG FIPS shows, as funding costs surge
by Gareth Vaughan
Profit tumbles across non-bank lending sector for second consecutive year, KPMG FIPS shows, as funding costs surge
Fat cat banker
Which bank is John Small's recalcitrant one?
Interest.co.nz goes on a search for Commerce Commission Chairman John Small's 'recalcitrant' bank
by Gareth Vaughan
7
Interest.co.nz goes on a search for Commerce Commission Chairman John Small's 'recalcitrant' bank
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Nuno Matos succeeding Shayne Elliott as ANZ Banking Group CEO, share price falls
[updated]
New Zealander Shayne Elliott leaving ANZ next year to be replaced by ex-HSBC and Santander executive Nuno Matos
by Gareth Vaughan
9
New Zealander Shayne Elliott leaving ANZ next year to be replaced by ex-HSBC and Santander executive Nuno Matos
Fintech Revolut seeks NZ banking registration
Revolut says RBNZ banking registration would see it launch interest-bearing savings products, and a wide range of credit products
by Gareth Vaughan
6
Revolut says RBNZ banking registration would see it launch interest-bearing savings products, and a wide range of credit products