Centre speeds up insolvency process – The Hindu

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For start-ups, small companies insolvency process slashed from 180 days to 90; Bankruptcy Board notifies provisions – Financial Express

Currently, at least 81 corporate insolvency resolution processes are going on under the IBC. Corporate Persons Regulations, 2017, also states that the adjudicating authority may, if satisfied, extend the period of 90 days by 45 days for the completion of the resolution process. But the Reserve Bank of Indias selection this week of 12 accounts…

India’s Bhushan, Essar Steel among 12 firms being moved to insolvency courts -sources – Daily Mail

By Reuters Published: 21:31 +10:00, 16 June 2017 | Updated: 21:31 +10:00, 16 June 2017 e-mail By Devidutta Tripathy MUMBAI, June 16 (Reuters) – India’s central bank has asked lenders to initiate bankruptcy proceedings against a dozen companies, including Essar Steel, Bhushan Steel Ltd, Monnet Ispat and Energy Ltd, sources with direct knowledge of the…

Super tax reforms take effect – Financial Standard

The suite of superannuation taxation reforms affecting contributions, CGT relief and transition to retirement income streams have passed through Parliament. Revenue and Financial Services Minister Kelly O’Dwyer said the amendments under the Treasury Laws Amendment (2017 Measures No. 2) Bill will “improve the fairness, sustainability, and flexibility of the superannuation system.” The amendments ensure superannuation…

Insolvency expert urges ‘professional scepticism’ towards data mining – Lawyers Weekly

As the focus on data analytics ramps up among the legal profession, one insolvency expert has highlighted that the need for professional scepticism is stronger than ever before. Professional scepticism is described as an independent state of mind that can form an opinion without being affected by factors that compromise judgement, according to Jirsch Sutherland…