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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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Latest articles

Payments NZ highlights consumers' desire for 24/7, 365 day real-time payments 
27th Sep 24, 9:19am
Payments NZ highlights consumers' desire for 24/7, 365 day real-time payments 
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Reserve Bank proactively publicly issues submission to parliamentary banking inquiry, defending its role
26th Sep 24, 1:06pm
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Reserve Bank proactively publicly issues submission to parliamentary banking inquiry, defending its role
Banking Ombudsman says increasing sophistication of scams and the resulting losses are 'matters of continuing concern'
24th Sep 24, 7:33am
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Banking Ombudsman says increasing sophistication of scams and the resulting losses are 'matters of continuing concern'
Consumer NZ and BNZ tell MPs a public education campaign is required to promote data sharing
23rd Sep 24, 4:31pm
Consumer NZ and BNZ tell MPs a public education campaign is required to promote data sharing
Andrew Dixson to take the helm at Heartland Group Holdings as Jeff Greenslade & his deputy Chris Flood depart
23rd Sep 24, 10:04am
Andrew Dixson to take the helm at Heartland Group Holdings as Jeff Greenslade & his deputy Chris Flood depart
S&P says Aussie proposal to do away with banks' AT1 capital addresses systemic risks from the unique, big domestic retail investor base holding AT1 securities
20th Sep 24, 9:31am
S&P says Aussie proposal to do away with banks' AT1 capital addresses systemic risks from the unique, big domestic retail investor base holding AT1 securities
Reserve Bank of Australia watching RBNZ's CBDC approach with interest, but yet to find a strong case study to support a CBDC for retail use
19th Sep 24, 9:29am
Reserve Bank of Australia watching RBNZ's CBDC approach with interest, but yet to find a strong case study to support a CBDC for retail use
Only two New Zealand regions entered spring with fewer houses on the market than a year earlier, REINZ figures show
16th Sep 24, 10:09am
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Only two New Zealand regions entered spring with fewer houses on the market than a year earlier, REINZ figures show
With inventory up 30% year-on-year in August, the volume of properties for sale continues to provide a lot of choice for buyers, REINZ says
13th Sep 24, 9:00am
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With inventory up 30% year-on-year in August, the volume of properties for sale continues to provide a lot of choice for buyers, REINZ says
Morgan Stanley banking analysts see a 'full agenda' for ANZ in 2025 and list five priorities for Westpac's new CEO
11th Sep 24, 11:37am
Morgan Stanley banking analysts see a 'full agenda' for ANZ in 2025 and list five priorities for Westpac's new CEO
Why ASIC's probe of ANZ Group actions and the FMA's investigations into potential market manipulation matter
10th Sep 24, 9:13am
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Why ASIC's probe of ANZ Group actions and the FMA's investigations into potential market manipulation matter
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Gareth Vaughan questions whether the fintech buy now, pay later sector deserves the special treatment it's getting from the Government
9th Sep 24, 5:00pm
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Gareth Vaughan questions whether the fintech buy now, pay later sector deserves the special treatment it's getting from the Government
Government exempts buy now pay later providers from complying with CCCFA default fee provisions to help keep them in business
7th Sep 24, 9:25am
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Government exempts buy now pay later providers from complying with CCCFA default fee provisions to help keep them in business
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Reserve Bank consultation details possible changes for its open bank resolution policy
5th Sep 24, 9:17am
Reserve Bank consultation details possible changes for its open bank resolution policy
Although more borrowers may be taking an interest in break fees, this doesn't necessarily mean there'll be a spike in those breaking mortgage terms
3rd Sep 24, 12:11pm
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Although more borrowers may be taking an interest in break fees, this doesn't necessarily mean there'll be a spike in those breaking mortgage terms
Government proposes a short list of entities to be designated for open banking
3rd Sep 24, 9:22am
Government proposes a short list of entities to be designated for open banking
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; Consumer confidence rises, sector credit & building consents mixed, Fletcher's provision, TVNZ's loss, NZ$ mixed
30th Aug 24, 3:50pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; Consumer confidence rises, sector credit & building consents mixed, Fletcher's provision, TVNZ's loss, NZ$ mixed
Heartland CEO Jeff Greenslade says business 'very well positioned' with 'lots to be optimistic about' despite disappointing annual results and lack of year ahead guidance
30th Aug 24, 9:59am
Heartland CEO Jeff Greenslade says business 'very well positioned' with 'lots to be optimistic about' despite disappointing annual results and lack of year ahead guidance
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; Westpac rate cuts, surging business confidence, Heartland provisions rise, Air NZ earnings turbulence, NZ dollar strengthens a bit
29th Aug 24, 4:04pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; Westpac rate cuts, surging business confidence, Heartland provisions rise, Air NZ earnings turbulence, NZ dollar strengthens a bit
Energy Competition Task Force seeking to help new generators and independent electricity retailers & provide more options for electricity users
28th Aug 24, 10:13am
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Energy Competition Task Force seeking to help new generators and independent electricity retailers & provide more options for electricity users
In a new episode of our Of Interest podcast, Westpac's Imre Speizer explains the importance of swap rates & why interest rates are heading lower
27th Aug 24, 5:00pm
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In a new episode of our Of Interest podcast, Westpac's Imre Speizer explains the importance of swap rates & why interest rates are heading lower
BNZ's lead over ANZ NZ as New Zealand's biggest business lender grows
27th Aug 24, 3:37pm
BNZ's lead over ANZ NZ as New Zealand's biggest business lender grows
Whilst the big bank bosses won't be quaking in their boots, the Commerce Commission's bank competition probe, and Nicola Willis' response, has put the issue very much on the political agenda
27th Aug 24, 5:00am
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Whilst the big bank bosses won't be quaking in their boots, the Commerce Commission's bank competition probe, and Nicola Willis' response, has put the issue very much on the political agenda
Kiwibank getting increasing number of requests to join corporate lending syndicates, CEO Steve Jurkovich says
23rd Aug 24, 8:56am
Kiwibank getting increasing number of requests to join corporate lending syndicates, CEO Steve Jurkovich says
Fonterra increases 2024/25 forecast farmgate milk price midpoint by 50 cents to $8.50 per kgMS
23rd Aug 24, 8:44am
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Fonterra increases 2024/25 forecast farmgate milk price midpoint by 50 cents to $8.50 per kgMS