Govt advanced R4bn less than projected in debt relief to Eskom last year – Polity
Govt advanced R4bn less than projected in debt relief to Eskom last year Polity Read the original article here
Widow of gambling addict lambasts watchdog’s failure to investigate suicides | Gambling
The widow of a man who took his own life after becoming addicted to gambling says more people will die because the regulator is refusing to investigate suicides linked to the addiction. Annie Ashton is planning legal action against the Gambling Commission after it said it would not investigate or penalise Betfair over the death…
Bengaluru Students Rally for Ban on Online Gambling
Students from government colleges in Bengaluru staged a peaceful rally demanding a strict ban on online gambling. The protest took place on February 19, 2025, with students raising concerns about the increasing addiction and financial losses associated with online gambling platforms. According to a report from Deccan Herald, over 800 students from the Government First…
APRA begins consulting on changes to HELP debt for loans policy
Changes are coming into motion after the recent announcement that the government will be looking into lending regulations to allow Aussies with HELP debt to take out home loans. Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced the update to HELP debt guidance on 13 February, noting that ASIC and APRA will be updating lending rules to allow for…
Biden’s $475B massive student debt cancellation plan blocked, as appeals court makes final ruling
Seven GOP-led states had filed suit against former President Joe Biden’s SAVE student loan relief plan, arguing that debt cancellation should be addressed through legislation, and the judge agreed, saying “ that a taxpayer-funded bailout is blatant executive overreach.” Read the original article here
BUDGET 2025 | Transmission pilot coming as Godongwana adjusts Eskom debt relief tranches
Finance minister Enoch Godongwana’s 2025 budget was set to announced that the department of electricity and energy will call for proposals to pilot an independent transmission project by November this year. Godongwana tabled the 2025 budget in parliament on Wednesday afternoon. It was the first budget speech under the government of national unity (GNU). The…
US appeals court blocks Biden-era student debt relief plan – reports (SOFI:NASDAQ) – Seeking Alpha
US appeals court blocks Biden-era student debt relief plan – reports (SOFI:NASDAQ) Seeking Alpha Read the original article here
US appeals court blocks Biden administration student debt relief plan – JURIST
Missouri Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a preliminary injunction on Tuesday, which blocks former President Joe Biden’s student debt relief plan from taking effect. The plaintiffs in the case are the states of Missouri, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, North Dakota, Ohio, and Oklahoma. The defendants include President Donald Trump and Denise Carter, the Secretary of…
Tax, Debt and the Cost of Waiting
Motivating clients to implement estate and income tax-efficient strategies in 2025 will be challenging for those clients who perceive the election’s outcome as favorable for tax purposes. Advisors know this is a priority and struggle with many clients who become paralyzed or stuck because of all the noise and uncertainty surrounding tax legislation. I’ll explore…
Bill proposes $24K in student debt relief for ex-Alaskans who return to teach or work for the state
The Alaska State Capitol is illuminated by sunlight on Feb. 14, 2025. (Eric Stone/Alaska Public Media) State lawmakers are considering a new student loan repayment program to attract former Alaskans to return and serve as teachers and state workers. The program outlined in House Bill 28 would pay off up to $24,000 in student debt for Alaskans…