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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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ANZ NZ annual net profit up 15% to fresh record high
New Zealand's biggest bank records increased annual profit as income rises while expenses and loan impairments fall
by Gareth Vaughan
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New Zealand's biggest bank records increased annual profit as income rises while expenses and loan impairments fall
No banking inquiry proposed by new government
New government wants Kiwibank big enough to take on its business within 6 years but doesn't provide detail on how state owned bank will get there
by Gareth Vaughan
New government wants Kiwibank big enough to take on its business within 6 years but doesn't provide detail on how state owned bank will get there
ASB secures cheapest 7-year covered bond by a NZ bank to date
ASB borrows €500 mln through a covered bond issue that secures 'the lowest price achieved for a New Zealand issuer in a seven-year covered bond'
by Gareth Vaughan
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ASB borrows €500 mln through a covered bond issue that secures 'the lowest price achieved for a New Zealand issuer in a seven-year covered bond'
How an out of favour Russian oligarch used NZ trusts to squirrel away assets
NZ trusts and companies, a failed Russian bank, an out of favour oligarch, a descendant of Leo Tolstoy, asset protection, the Parnell HQ and a 'very concerned' Auckland lawyer
by Gareth Vaughan
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NZ trusts and companies, a failed Russian bank, an out of favour oligarch, a descendant of Leo Tolstoy, asset protection, the Parnell HQ and a 'very concerned' Auckland lawyer
Key as ANZ NZ chairman; Good for the shareholder, divisive for customers
In light of John Key's appointment to ANZ NZ's board, Gareth Vaughan outlines why he doesn't believe politicians should be on big company boards, but can see Key's appeal to ANZ's masters
by Gareth Vaughan
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In light of John Key's appointment to ANZ NZ's board, Gareth Vaughan outlines why he doesn't believe politicians should be on big company boards, but can see Key's appeal to ANZ's masters
Big rise in Kiwibank cases at the Banking Ombudsman
Banking Ombudsman cases involving Kiwibank and Heartland Bank surge as cases featuring the 4 Australian owned banks drop
by Gareth Vaughan
Banking Ombudsman cases involving Kiwibank and Heartland Bank surge as cases featuring the 4 Australian owned banks drop
NZF says Thursday afternoon; English, Ardern to update MPs
Winston Peters' NZ First set to enlighten New Zealanders on the make-up of the new government on Thursday afternoon
by Gareth Vaughan
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Winston Peters' NZ First set to enlighten New Zealanders on the make-up of the new government on Thursday afternoon
John Key confirmed as new chairman of ANZ NZ
ANZ NZ, the country's biggest bank, to have ex-PM John Key as its chairman from January 2018
by Gareth Vaughan
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ANZ NZ, the country's biggest bank, to have ex-PM John Key as its chairman from January 2018
'Smart ATMs can't approve loans, give financial advice, or help sort out problems'
More than 100 jobs on the line as BNZ restructures its branch network, First Union says. Bank says 'change proposals' are being discussed
by Gareth Vaughan
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More than 100 jobs on the line as BNZ restructures its branch network, First Union says. Bank says 'change proposals' are being discussed
Warning for Australia's 'investor and interest-only mortgage culture'
Aussie parents of NZ's big 4 banks seen facing increased risk of mis-selling claims as interest-only mortgage borrowers come under pressure
by Gareth Vaughan
Aussie parents of NZ's big 4 banks seen facing increased risk of mis-selling claims as interest-only mortgage borrowers come under pressure
'Outlook for Auckland house prices remains highly uncertain'
September saw Auckland record the second lowest volume of house sales in a September month - after 2008 - during the past 25 years
by Gareth Vaughan
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September saw Auckland record the second lowest volume of house sales in a September month - after 2008 - during the past 25 years
FMA strives to breathe life & certainty into NZ's wholesale interest rates market
FMA's BKBM guidance hailed as 'pragmatic, practical and sensible' guidance that 'stands out globally'. NZ banks pleased FMA has 'confirmed there are no systemic conduct issues'
by Gareth Vaughan
FMA's BKBM guidance hailed as 'pragmatic, practical and sensible' guidance that 'stands out globally'. NZ banks pleased FMA has 'confirmed there are no systemic conduct issues'
Macquarie bullish on Heartland Bank
Analysts at Macquarie initiate coverage of Heartland Bank with an 'outperform' rating on its shares, bullish outlook on its growth prospects highlighted by prospects for reverse mortgages
by Gareth Vaughan
Analysts at Macquarie initiate coverage of Heartland Bank with an 'outperform' rating on its shares, bullish outlook on its growth prospects highlighted by prospects for reverse mortgages
Aussie mortgage growth seen slowing to 4% next year
ANZ customers have the highest average loan to income ratio among Australia's banks, Morgan Stanley reveals
by Gareth Vaughan
ANZ customers have the highest average loan to income ratio among Australia's banks, Morgan Stanley reveals
Council floats possibility of Unitary Plan change to tackle housing affordability
Auckland Council eyes using property development arm Panuku Development Auckland to help establish more affordable housing
by Gareth Vaughan
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Auckland Council eyes using property development arm Panuku Development Auckland to help establish more affordable housing
Govt pushing for open banking
Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean pushing for open banking in NZ as part of greater retail payments competition. Notes regulation limiting merchant fees, open access to bank data common overseas
by Gareth Vaughan
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Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister Jacqui Dean pushing for open banking in NZ as part of greater retail payments competition. Notes regulation limiting merchant fees, open access to bank data common overseas
Fine of $5.29m under anti-money laundering laws for 173 suspicious transactions
Auckland company Ping An fined $5.29 mln for 'calculated and contemptuous disregard' for anti-money laundering laws
by Gareth Vaughan
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Auckland company Ping An fined $5.29 mln for 'calculated and contemptuous disregard' for anti-money laundering laws
The RBNZ's LVR policy 'may have overcooked things'
ANZ's Cameron Bagrie suggests the RBNZ may start easing its LVR restrictions from mid-2018, sees concerns for residential property developers & competition for deposits easing
by Gareth Vaughan
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ANZ's Cameron Bagrie suggests the RBNZ may start easing its LVR restrictions from mid-2018, sees concerns for residential property developers & competition for deposits easing
Stellar year for the NZ Super Fund
NZ Super Fund returns 20.7% in June year after costs and before tax. Now sits at $35 bln having added $5 bln. Pays $920 mln in tax
by Gareth Vaughan
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NZ Super Fund returns 20.7% in June year after costs and before tax. Now sits at $35 bln having added $5 bln. Pays $920 mln in tax
When will the new permanent RBNZ Governor be named?
How long will we have to wait to hear who the new RBNZ Governor will be, and will Winston Peters have a say in the appointment and Policy Targets Agreement?
by Gareth Vaughan
How long will we have to wait to hear who the new RBNZ Governor will be, and will Winston Peters have a say in the appointment and Policy Targets Agreement?
RBNZ greenlights its dashboard bank disclosure project
The RBNZ eyes May launch for its bank dashboard disclosure regime with previously hostile banks now 'looking forward' to working with their regulator 'on the practical detail'
by Gareth Vaughan
The RBNZ eyes May launch for its bank dashboard disclosure regime with previously hostile banks now 'looking forward' to working with their regulator 'on the practical detail'
Aussie ATM fee cull little more than a PR stunt
'Negligible direct impact on profit' for the Australian parents of NZ's big four banks by scrapping ATM fees
by Gareth Vaughan
'Negligible direct impact on profit' for the Australian parents of NZ's big four banks by scrapping ATM fees
Ian Taylor, S-Profit Ltd, South Sudan & arms deals
Shell company incorporator Ian Taylor, who shot to prominence in 2009 over the activities of SP Trading Ltd, has again been linked to a company involved in illicit weapons dealing
by Gareth Vaughan
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Shell company incorporator Ian Taylor, who shot to prominence in 2009 over the activities of SP Trading Ltd, has again been linked to a company involved in illicit weapons dealing
A reminder of what Winston Peters wants in monetary policy & banking
As the National and Labour/Greens sides both court Winston Peters, here's a look at what he campaigned for in monetary policy and banking, insurance & KiwiSaver
by Gareth Vaughan
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As the National and Labour/Greens sides both court Winston Peters, here's a look at what he campaigned for in monetary policy and banking, insurance & KiwiSaver
'The cost and revenue structure of ATMs in Australia is different to NZ'
New Zealand banks in no rush to follow Australian banks' example and cull ATM fees
by Gareth Vaughan
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New Zealand banks in no rush to follow Australian banks' example and cull ATM fees