The Australian government wants to introduce director identification numbers to prevent phoenix companies – Business Insider Australia

Members of boards of directors will now have to have unique director identification numbers as a way of combating phoenix companies where businesses are sent broke but their assets rise again in another company. The federal government says illegal phoenixing costs the economy up to $3.2 billion a year. Among the latest measures are making…

Jaypee insolvency case: SC asks holding company to deposit Rs 2000 crore, says ‘we are concerned about homebuyers’ – Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court on Monday asked real estate firm Jaypee to deposit Rs 2,000 crore before October 27 and asked for a plan within 45 days on how it will protect homebuyers interest. The court also restrained directors and managing director of Jaypee Infratech and its holding company, Jaypee Associates, from travelling abroad. The holding…

Insolvency reprieve on the cards for business leaders – My Business

Tough insolvency rules could be relaxed, according to a federal minister, as the government looks to reduce the number of businesses pushed prematurely into insolvency. Speaking to a recent industry conference, financial services minister Kelly ODwyer said the onus should be on supporting businesses to survive and grow, not on penalising difficulties. The government believes…