EU supports more funds for IMF, extension of debt relief for poor countries – Reuters

By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read BRUSSELS, Feb 16 (Reuters) – European Union finance ministers on Tuesday backed the idea of boosting IMF funding and extending debt relief for the poorest countries to help the global fight against the COVID-19 crisis. The idea of increasing the International Monetary Funds resources, called Special Drawing Rights (SDRs),…

Australia: Licencing Regime for Debt Management Firms Wins Support – Regulation Asia

The ABA suggests that ASIC be charged with supervising fee structures of debt management firms to further protect consumers, among other recommendations. Australias government is receiving industry support for a proposal to introduce a licencing regime for debt management firms. The government released a consultation paper in January proposing to protect consumers from the often…

Supreme Court decides Peter Ivan Macks’ liquidator registration to be suspended for three years – Mirage News

On 12 February 2021, the Supreme Court of South Australia handed down its penalty decision that Peter Ivan Macks liquidator registration be suspended for a period of three years, commencing on a date yet to be fixed. Mr Macks suspension will begin when His Honour Justice Doyle hands down final orders. Pursuant to the decision,…

Teneo Extends Global Presence with Acquisition of Deloitte’s UK Restructuring Services Business – PRNewswire

NEW YORK and LONDON, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ –Teneo, the global CEO advisory firm, today announced a major expansion of its international consulting capabilities with an agreement to acquire the Restructuring Services business of Deloitte UK. Teneo is a portfolio company of funds advised by CVC Capital Partners, who are making an incremental equity investment…

Guest comment: Expected surge in Covid-19 insolvencies may mask true health of DB landscape – Pensions Age

Guest comment: Expected surge in Covid-19 insolvencies may mask true health of DB landscape Despite several recent high-profile corporate failures, and some of the most challenging operating circumstances imaginable for many companies throughout 2020, insolvencies in the UK have remained relatively subdued. This is widely expected to change once the government support measures introduced in…

North American Nickel Reports PNR Selected as Preferred Bidder in BCL Liquidation – Junior Mining Network

Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – February 16, 2021) – North American Nickel Inc. (TSXV: NAN) (OTCBB: WSCRF) (CUSIP: 65704T 108) (the “Company” or “NAN“) is pleased to announce that Premium Nickel Resources (“PNR“) has been selected as the preferred bidder for the Botswana nickel-copper-cobalt (Ni-Cu-Co) assets, currently in liquidation, and formerly operated by BCL Limited.…