Creditor-led enforcement actions on the rise

Irish corporate insolvencies remain stable as creditor enforcement actions rise sharply. Corporate insolvencies in Ireland have remained largely stable in the first half of 2025, with 407 cases recorded compared to 412 in the same period last year, representing a marginal 1% decrease. However, the nature of these insolvencies is shifting significantly, with creditor-led enforcement…

Bankruptcy early-warning system on IBC reform agenda

The idea is to enable company executives and lenders to closely watch signals of financial distress in a company that precede a payment default and to pre-empt insolvency, the people said on the condition of anonymity. It could take some time before formal proposals are framed, as the matter requires broad-based consultations, they said. It…

Visit Cornwall enters voluntary liquidation

“We work closely with the team, and their work and dedication have been greatly appreciated by visitors, partners, and the wider community for the last 10 years. At this time, our thoughts are with the team, and all those connected with Visit Cornwall – we recognise this is a very difficult period for them.” Read…

Ayezee Calls Out Streamers Normalizing “Loan Gambling“

Popular streamer AyeZee has called out other content creators who normalize irresponsible betting and engage in “loan gambling.” [Image: Shutterstock.com] Popular streamer AyeZee has called out fellow content creators who he claims are normalizing irresponsible gambling. The Malta resident took to X on Thursday to air his grievances about what he called the new era…

Multi-agency office to boost financial literacy, help teach M’sians to avoid fraud and debt

KUALA LUMPUR: A multi-agency coordination office hosted by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will be established in January to improve financial awareness and address growing risks. BNM Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said the office will align financial literacy programmes across agencies, bringing together representatives from the Securities Commission, Employees Provident Fund and the Credit…

Why Dunzo failed to defend itself against insolvency petition

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Bengaluru Bench, on 6 August admitted Quick-commerce startup Dunzo Digital Private Limited into the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP). The order was passed today in response to a petition filed by Velvin Packaging Solutions Pvt. Ltd., an operational creditor, over a default of ₹2.29 crore. The tribunal, comprising Judicial…