WASHINGTON (AP) As he campaigns for reelection, President Joe Biden frequently touts his work on student debt, pointing to the millions of people who received cancellation under his watch. Yet relatively few Americans say theyre fans of his work on the issue, even among those who have student loans. Three in 10 U.S. adults say…
New Delhi: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) offers defaulting firms an opportunity for restructuring debt, which is “beneficial for personal guarantors seeking to resolve their financial difficulties”, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) said in a communication to stakeholders.Personal guarantors give lenders an assurance of the repayment of loans taken by corporate debtors. Usually,…
By Dietrich Knauth NEW YORK, June 21 (Reuters) – Electric vehicle startup Fisker is headed towards a liquidation, attorneys said in U.S. bankruptcy court on Friday, as two creditor factions previewed a battle over which group will be paid first. Fisker filed for bankruptcy protection in Delaware on Monday after burning through cash in an…
The Insolvency Service of Ireland, which helps people tackle personal debt problems, said it saw an increase in demand for its services last year with applications for insolvency solutions, other than bankruptcy, increasing by 20% compared to 2022. In its annual report today, the ISI said 72 people were adjudicated bankrupt in 2023, down from…
SK Group’s headquarters building SK Group, South Koreas second-largest business group in terms of total assets, has asked the countrys state-run Korea Development Bank for more funding as it is set to streamline its business to focus on promising growth engines, such as batteries and chips, after years of ineffective investments. According to sources with…
Interpath Advisory, the UK restructuring firm formed from a KPMG spin-off in 2021, is in advanced talks to acquire KPMGs French restructuring division. This would be Interpaths most significant acquisition to date, with the French arm employing over 100 people, Sky News reports. The deal is anticipated to close as early as next month. The move…
A Las Vegas casino has denied Bruno Mars racked up a $50 million (39 million) gambling debt. A representative for MGM Resorts International issued a formal statement on Monday to describe a supportive relationship with the Uptown Funk singer, and refute reports Bruno, 38, had incurred multimillion dollar debts at the company’s casinos. “We’re proud…
City Chic Collective CEO Phil Ryan has confirmed that the recent sale of its Avenue business will drive further restructuring actions ahead, resulting in a focused single brand and simplified operating model. This week, the group signed a definitive agreement to divest its US-based Avenue business to FullBeauty Brands for US$12 million (~A$18 million) as…
Australian agribusiness HS Fresh Food, known for its fresh salads, ready-made meals, and pre-prepared vegetable products, has entered into voluntary administration, impacting around 500 jobs. The company, which operates under brands such as Houston’s Farm, Sunfresh, and Gourmet Selections, and supplies to major retailers like Coles and Woolworths, appointed FTI Consulting administrators Vaughan Strawbridge, Joanne…