With online spending up 18 percent since Black Friday 2016, one analyst told CNBC that he has never seen a better holiday sales outlook for e-commerce giant Amazon. “I have to say that this is probably the best setup for Amazon, at least for the holiday shopping season, that I’ve seen in the 15 years…
A RETURNED Palaszczuk government would fund a public examination in court of those in charge of two building companies that collapsed and left unsecured creditors exposed to the tune of $38 million. Housing Minister Mick de Brenni has made the commitment in a letter to Subcontractors’ Alliance head Les Williams who has pursued security of…
Last night, the BBC NI Spotlight programme considered the impact of Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) in Northern Ireland. The programme revealed that the PSNI are seeking a prosecution against a bookmaker for operating an FOBT beyond the stakes and prizes allowed under the law in Northern Ireland. A spokesperson for CARE (Christian Action Research…
Shortly before the general election, the government introduced a new statutory insolvency regime for the FE sector, in the shape of the Technical and Further Education Act 2017. Although intended for implementation ahead of the 2018-19 academic year, the process could be delayed if the rules and regulations required to support it do not come…
new Alex Ralph Ms Wolstenholme took control of the doorstep lender in August after a botched restructureingPA The troubled subprime lender Provident Financial announced today that its executive chairwoman had died suddenly yesterday. In a statement to the stock market this morning Provident said: It is with profound sadness that the board of Provident Financial…
ONE of South Australias oldest pieces of substantial furniture is in danger of leaving the state. Scammells Auctions will auction a colonial bookcase dating back to the early 1840s which is believed to be one of the states first pieces of furniture. As well as its age, the piece is unique for its river red…
Australia’s business leaders and financiers are backing a push for superannuation funds to increase their lending to the corporate sector, boosting economic growth and creating reliable sources of income for retirees. The move has the support of the banking chiefs who say lending to corporations for more than seven years is too costly with former…
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Chegutu West member of the Parliament Dexter Nduna and his wife Schalastica have been declared bankrupt after failing to repay a $231 000 debt owed to Standard Charted Bank. In his ruling High Court judge Justice David Mangota said the two failed to satisfy granted in 2011 while the final order was issued in September…
By Peter EgwuatuChairman of Heirs Holdings, Mr. Tony Elumelu has called for the restructuring of government regulations and taxation to support business growth in Nigeria. taxation symbol He made the call at the Lagos Business School Alumni Association 2017 Conference held in Lagos. Elumelu, who was guest speaker at the occasion, spoke…