B.C. non-profit that supported small businesses declares bankruptcy

A non-profit organization that supported small businesses across British Columbia has ceased operations due to financial challenges.  Small Business B.C. (SBBC) was placed under bankruptcy on Dec. 5. MNP Ltd. has been appointed its trustee. SBBC was established as a non-profit in 2002 and provided entrepreneurs at various skill levels guidance and resources to help build their businesses. For…

Montenegro’s Atlas Banka declared insolvent

The Central Bank of Montenegro (CBCG) has declared Montenegrin bank Atlas Banka bankrupt and has started insolvency proceedings. On April 7, CBCG representatives said that the bankruptcy leaves 90 per cent of Atlas Banka employees out of work, adding that the total deposits in the bank amount to 189 million euros. Individual deposits of up…

Thai cabinet approves debt relief measures for small borrowers, SMEs, and vulnerable groups

Cabinet approves debt relief measures for vulnerable groups and SMEs, allowing NPLs under 5,000 Baht to be settled and credit restored. BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra revealed that the Cabinet has approved debt relief measures to support individual borrowers, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and vulnerable groups, December 11. These measures aim to…

Energy firms to offer ‘no standing charge’ tariffs and struggling customers to get debts wiped in huge shake-up

MILLIONS of energy customers will get access to ‘no standing charge’ tariffs under new plans revealed by Ofgem today. The energy regulator is also planning to launch new support for customers struggling with debt. 1 In addition, Ofgem has announced plans to require energy suppliers to offer zero standing charge tariffsCredit: Getty As part of…

Commissioners brought in to help run ‘bankrupt’ council

LDRS Nottingham City Council issued a section 114 notice, declaring effectively bankruptcy, on 29 November The government has appointed commissioners to help run Nottingham City Council after the authority declared itself effectively bankrupt. Now ministers have intervened further in a bid to speed up improvements. In a statement, local government minister Simon Hoare said: “The…