Allow LLPs to sign on as insolvency professionals: experts to govt – Hindu Business Line

Insolvency resolution requires a set of multidisciplinary skills from legal to technical for effective outcomes New Delhi, October 12:   The Centre should consider limited liability partnerships (LLPs) as an eligible vehicle for being registered as insolvency professional, say insolvency law experts. The draft regulation on registration of insolvency professionals currently provides that only an individual…

ISI welcomes ‘Abhaile’ new Mortgage Arrears Resolution Service and launches a new information campaign – Waterford Today

The Insolvency Service of Ireland (ISI) has welcomed Abhaile the new Mortgage Arrears Resolution Service which was officially launched by the Tánaiste and the Minister for Social Protection recently. The purpose of the Service is to help people in serious arrears to find the best available solutions, with the help of professionals who have expert…

How HK’s outdated insolvency law is hindering innovation – EJ Insight

The Hong Kong government is right to draw a link between innovation, international competitiveness and future prosperity. Chief Executive CY Leung believes innovation enhances quality of peoples lives and supercharges our economic engine. In competition with markets like Singapore, he wants to win the race to develop high value-added innovation and technology industries and make Hong…

Supreme Court adopts strict interpretation of maritime liens and judicial managers’ remuneration – International Law Office (registration)

Facts Decision Comment A recent Supreme Court judgment addressed the issue of maritime liens and the remuneration of shipping companies’ court-appointed managers by adopting a strict interpretation of the maritime liens rules. According to such interpretation, judicial managers should not be considered a company’s preferred creditors for their remuneration. Facts The court appointed two…

Over 22000 youths declared bankrupt in past 5 years – The Rakyat Post

KUALA LUMPUR, 8 Oct 2016:  Poor financial management resulted in 22,663 Malaysians under the age of 35 being declared bankrupt between 2011 and September 2015, according to the Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC). Deputy president Michael Kok Fook On said this group of people fail to manage their financial resources and do not understand the importance of proper…

Company operating Devon wedding venue used by Peter Andre ceases trading leaving brides in the lurch – Plymouth Herald

Insolvency practitioners have confirmed that the company operating the Devon wedding venue used by Peter Andre has ceased trading leaving brides-to-be, unpaid staff and suppliers thousands out of pocket. Mamhead House and Castle Ltd is said to owe £150,000 to a string of creditors including brides due to get married at the luxury venue. Now,…