Business insolvencies: annual growth by region 2023

Following the rising global inflation, business insolvencies are forecast to increase in all world regions in 2023, increasing by almost 50 percent in North America. Following a sharp increase with the 2008-09 financial crash, the number of business insolvencies in North America declined each year from 2010 to 2019. Perhaps somewhat surprisingly, except for Eastern…

Federal Court finds director reasonably relied on external advice amid potential insolvency – Directors and Officers – Corporate/Commercial Law

On 6 November 2024, the Federal Court dismissed the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s (ASIC) case against Paul Ryan, a director of Dixon Advisory & Superannuation Services Pty Limited (DASS). The case alleged that Mr Ryan had breached his directors’ duties by failing to consider the interests of DASS’ creditors when the company was approaching…

Could an NDIS Small Business Restructure help you?

Many Australian disability service providers are struggling with increased costs, rising interest rates, cash flow issues and regulatory changes.  It should be no surprise that NDIS businesses are increasingly facing financial distress.  When facing financial challenges, it’s crucial to seek effective solutions. The Small Business Restructure (SBR) process provides assistance to NDIS providers dealing with…