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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 10 months

Latest articles

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
Chance for NZ to lead world & 'unlock billions of dollars worth of criminal assets'
Shifting NZ's anti-money laundering focus to an outcomes oriented one and away from a box ticking approach would boost ability to detect, prosecute & prevent serious crime, expert says
23rd Feb 17, 11:05am
by Gareth Vaughan
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Shifting NZ's anti-money laundering focus to an outcomes oriented one and away from a box ticking approach would boost ability to detect, prosecute & prevent serious crime, expert says
Heartland Bank focus moves to distribution from products
Heartland Bank moves to bolster distribution and grow in Australia as it keeps an eye on the Harmoney vs Commerce Commission court case
22nd Feb 17, 5:38pm
by Gareth Vaughan
Heartland Bank moves to bolster distribution and grow in Australia as it keeps an eye on the Harmoney vs Commerce Commission court case
CBA NZ branch in new 'trifecta' funding deal
ASB's Aussie parent details another PERLS debt issue by its NZ branch giving the trifecta of Tier 1 Capital, NZ tax deductibility & Australian franking credits
21st Feb 17, 9:50pm
by Gareth Vaughan
ASB's Aussie parent details another PERLS debt issue by its NZ branch giving the trifecta of Tier 1 Capital, NZ tax deductibility & Australian franking credits
Who will fund the housing proposed by Auckland's Unitary Plan?
Credit rating agency warns of impact from banks' tightening commercial property lending standards as Auckland Unitary Plan opens increased building options
21st Feb 17, 12:09pm
by Gareth Vaughan
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Credit rating agency warns of impact from banks' tightening commercial property lending standards as Auckland Unitary Plan opens increased building options
MBIE fleshes out its FSPR misuse solutions
Govt seeks to lift focus on nominee directors & bring anti-money laundering into the picture in attempt to clean up Financial Service Providers Register
21st Feb 17, 10:31am
by Gareth Vaughan
Govt seeks to lift focus on nominee directors & bring anti-money laundering into the picture in attempt to clean up Financial Service Providers Register
Rising costs hit Kiwibank's December quarter performance
Expense growth outstrips income growth at Kiwibank as net interest margin and funding costs fall
21st Feb 17, 9:59am
by Gareth Vaughan
Expense growth outstrips income growth at Kiwibank as net interest margin and funding costs fall
Strong quarter for ANZ NZ, albeit with bad loans on the rise
ANZ NZ December quarter income and profit increase, cost of funds and expenses fall
20th Feb 17, 10:12am
by Gareth Vaughan
ANZ NZ December quarter income and profit increase, cost of funds and expenses fall
Small rise in big 5 banks' combined staff numbers
ANZ NZ staff paid most on average at big five banks, Kiwibank staff paid least on average
17th Feb 17, 1:27pm
by Gareth Vaughan
ANZ NZ staff paid most on average at big five banks, Kiwibank staff paid least on average
Which part of the housing market is the problem?
If NZ economic fundamentals remain strong, rising interest rates shouldn't cause strain in ASB's lending book, CEO Barbara Chapman says
17th Feb 17, 10:00am
by Gareth Vaughan
If NZ economic fundamentals remain strong, rising interest rates shouldn't cause strain in ASB's lending book, CEO Barbara Chapman says
HSBC NZ offers 3.99% 18-month mortgage rate
HSBC drops a mortgage rate below 4% with new 18-month "special" offer
17th Feb 17, 9:45am
by Gareth Vaughan
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HSBC drops a mortgage rate below 4% with new 18-month "special" offer