Government rejects FTI Group’s bailout plea, leading to bankruptcy, KNEWS

FTI Group, Europe’s third-largest travel provider, declared bankruptcy today following unsuccessful negotiations with the federal government, impacting 11,000 employees and tens of thousands of travelers currently on holiday or with future bookings. Employees were informed of the bankruptcy during a morning video conference, though booking systems had already failed, ostensibly due to technical issues. The…

Hearing company Nuheara enters voluntary administration

A $21m hearing healthcare company has gone bust, blaming a fallout with a key supplier for its woes. ASX-listed Nuheara Limited, which specialises in a wireless earbud that allows customers to augment their hearing, announced its move into voluntary administration late on Wednesday afternoon, appointing KPMG administrators to take control of the firm. “The decision…