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Gareth Vaughan

About

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 3 months

Latest articles

Pay shake-up in A$2b+ mortgage broker market in Aust. Should NZ follow suit?
'NZ very different to Australia' mortgage brokers' lobby group argues as ASIC eyes major changes after reviewing mortgage broker remuneration
27th Mar 17, 6:49am
by Gareth Vaughan
'NZ very different to Australia' mortgage brokers' lobby group argues as ASIC eyes major changes after reviewing mortgage broker remuneration
ANZ sees opening 2017/18 Fonterra milk price forecast in the high $5/kg range
ANZ reduces its Fonterra 2016/17 milk price forecast, although it still remains above the co-operative's own forecast
24th Mar 17, 2:41pm
by Gareth Vaughan
ANZ reduces its Fonterra 2016/17 milk price forecast, although it still remains above the co-operative's own forecast
Where the bloody hell are they?
Auckland has a well publicised housing shortage. Over the ditch there's an array of property development companies and concerns about oversupply. So why aren't more of them coming to Auckland?
23rd Mar 17, 5:02am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Auckland has a well publicised housing shortage. Over the ditch there's an array of property development companies and concerns about oversupply. So why aren't more of them coming to Auckland?
'Mortgage repayments nearing extreme historical tipping points where prices fell'
UBS looks at how Australian politicians & regulators might respond to their country's ongoing housing boom and how this would impact banks
22nd Mar 17, 10:57am
by Gareth Vaughan
UBS looks at how Australian politicians & regulators might respond to their country's ongoing housing boom and how this would impact banks
The 83 countries where NZ's FSPR has left its mark & not in a good way
The global ABC of where New Zealand's Financial Service Providers Register has been wrecking our reputation
21st Mar 17, 1:46pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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The global ABC of where New Zealand's Financial Service Providers Register has been wrecking our reputation
What has Fair Play on Fees achieved for bank customers?
Fair Play on Fees & Kiwibank quietly settle fees dispute following ANZ settlement. BNZ, Westpac cases 'still before the court'
20th Mar 17, 11:59am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Fair Play on Fees & Kiwibank quietly settle fees dispute following ANZ settlement. BNZ, Westpac cases 'still before the court'
Kiwibank funding, profitability concerns raised by credit rating agency
Fitch says Kiwibank cancelling a bond issue & having its capital questioned by the RBNZ, could hinder the bank's funding market access & hit profitability
20th Mar 17, 9:45am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Fitch says Kiwibank cancelling a bond issue & having its capital questioned by the RBNZ, could hinder the bank's funding market access & hit profitability
NZ's Chinese banks, anti-money laundering responsibilities & the US$50k limit
ICBC & China Construction Bank explain how China's NZ banks operate within the US$50k restriction on Chinese citizens taking money overseas & their AML responsibilities
18th Mar 17, 8:26am
by Gareth Vaughan
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ICBC & China Construction Bank explain how China's NZ banks operate within the US$50k restriction on Chinese citizens taking money overseas & their AML responsibilities
RBNZ's Kiwibank capital move raises broader concerns, causes uncertainty
NZ Super Fund says RBNZ gave the green light to Kiwibank capital instruments it's now questioning last year when Super Fund and ACC were doing due diligence on the bank
17th Mar 17, 4:48pm
by Gareth Vaughan
NZ Super Fund says RBNZ gave the green light to Kiwibank capital instruments it's now questioning last year when Super Fund and ACC were doing due diligence on the bank
Aussie banks 'should continue to enjoy robust investor housing growth'
Macquarie analysts sanguine about threat of more regulatory action against lending by Australian banks to property investors, see margins on these loans fattening
16th Mar 17, 11:24am
by Gareth Vaughan
Macquarie analysts sanguine about threat of more regulatory action against lending by Australian banks to property investors, see margins on these loans fattening
RBNZ says Kiwibank bonds classified as capital actually aren't capital
Kiwibank 'working urgently' with the RBNZ after a preliminary view from the regulator concludes $250m of its bonds don't comply with bank capital rules
15th Mar 17, 10:04am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Kiwibank 'working urgently' with the RBNZ after a preliminary view from the regulator concludes $250m of its bonds don't comply with bank capital rules
Fewer law firms, accounting firms & real estate agents caught in AML net
Justice Minister Amy Adams says estimated compliance costs of extending anti-money laundering net have fallen by as much as half to between $800 mln and $1.1 bln
15th Mar 17, 6:02am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Justice Minister Amy Adams says estimated compliance costs of extending anti-money laundering net have fallen by as much as half to between $800 mln and $1.1 bln
'Property deals replace Vodka & Red Bull as the stimulant of choice'
Ex-pat Kiwi Michael Parker reflects on the fact that he's now eligible to buy real estate in the world's most expensive property market
13th Mar 17, 9:53am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Ex-pat Kiwi Michael Parker reflects on the fact that he's now eligible to buy real estate in the world's most expensive property market
CCB seeks greater lending scale in NZ
China Construction Bank keen to lend for infrastructure, including apartment, development, but aims to do half its lending in the home loan market
10th Mar 17, 7:40am
by Gareth Vaughan
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China Construction Bank keen to lend for infrastructure, including apartment, development, but aims to do half its lending in the home loan market
The Opportunities Party details its climate change policy
Gareth Morgan's Opportunities Party wants to wean NZ off fossil fuels, end 'bias' towards roads, and see traffic congestion charges introduced
9th Mar 17, 5:25pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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Gareth Morgan's Opportunities Party wants to wean NZ off fossil fuels, end 'bias' towards roads, and see traffic congestion charges introduced
Media boss jumps ship to ASB
Simon Tong succeeds Russell Jones as ASB's executive general manager for technology, innovation and payments
9th Mar 17, 11:26am
by Gareth Vaughan
Simon Tong succeeds Russell Jones as ASB's executive general manager for technology, innovation and payments
What about a leverage ratio?
What will 'strong on a standalone basis' mean for NZ's major banks as the RBNZ moves to review their regulatory capital requirements?
9th Mar 17, 10:34am
by Gareth Vaughan
What will 'strong on a standalone basis' mean for NZ's major banks as the RBNZ moves to review their regulatory capital requirements?
RBNZ 'particularly interested' in banks' use of convertible capital instruments
RBNZ review of bank capital to probe differences in banks' capital modelling, and use of controversial convertible capital instruments
8th Mar 17, 9:50am
by Gareth Vaughan
RBNZ review of bank capital to probe differences in banks' capital modelling, and use of controversial convertible capital instruments
NZ bank capital ratios 'in the pack' relative to international peers, RBNZ says
RBNZ review of bank capital requirements to cover definition of capital, the measurement of risks banks face, plus minimum capital requirements and buffers
7th Mar 17, 11:10am
by Gareth Vaughan
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RBNZ review of bank capital requirements to cover definition of capital, the measurement of risks banks face, plus minimum capital requirements and buffers
Will bank capital be included in govt's move to combat use of hybrid mismatches?
Revenue Minister Judith Collins says government yet to decide whether bank capital will be included in the crackdown on corporates' use of hybrid mismatches
6th Mar 17, 10:33am
by Gareth Vaughan
Revenue Minister Judith Collins says government yet to decide whether bank capital will be included in the crackdown on corporates' use of hybrid mismatches
Forex, the Hurricanes & Bill English
Fullerton Markets touts more than 2,000 clients including 13 in NZ, flags IPO in correspondence with Bill English's office
2nd Mar 17, 5:08pm
by Gareth Vaughan
Fullerton Markets touts more than 2,000 clients including 13 in NZ, flags IPO in correspondence with Bill English's office
Average NIM, CTI & cost of funds fall across big 5 banks
Westpac NZ details errors in residential mortgage LVR calculations, ramps up bond issues
1st Mar 17, 5:22pm
by Gareth Vaughan
Westpac NZ details errors in residential mortgage LVR calculations, ramps up bond issues
BNZ's net interest margin takes a hit
Strong December quarter lending and deposit growth for BNZ
28th Feb 17, 9:47am
by Gareth Vaughan
Strong December quarter lending and deposit growth for BNZ
Profit up, NIMs and cost of funds mixed
Lending growth outpaces deposit growth at The Co-operative Bank, SBS Bank and TSB Bank
27th Feb 17, 10:11am
by Gareth Vaughan
Lending growth outpaces deposit growth at The Co-operative Bank, SBS Bank and TSB Bank
IMF probes RBNZ's 'distinct New Zealand approach'
IMF shines spotlight on RBNZ's heavy emphasis on banks' self discipline and directors' attestation regime
24th Feb 17, 10:13am
by Gareth Vaughan
IMF shines spotlight on RBNZ's heavy emphasis on banks' self discipline and directors' attestation regime