Social media blitz by illegal gambling rings traps Hong Kong youth in massive debt

With the World Cup drawing near, illegal offshore gambling syndicates are aggressively infiltrating major social media platforms to lure young people in Hong Kong, deploying deceptive advertisements that have led many youths and their families down a path of crushing debt and bankruptcy. According to sources familiar with illicit betting operations, syndicates are bypassing artificial…

Bury dad seeking debt help after metal band struggles

Ramsbottom-based dad Oliver Drake, 42, has dedicated most of his life to writing and performing music. He lived the rockstar dream, touring places like Japan, the USA and Canada with his brother and fellow bandmates. Heavily inspired by Metallica, Evile formed in 2004 with Oliver and brother Matt Drake, alongside school friend Ben Carter. Originally…

Bury dad seeking debt help after metal band struggles

Ramsbottom-based dad Oliver Drake, 42, has dedicated most of his life to writing and performing music. He lived the rockstar dream, touring places like Japan, the USA and Canada with his brother and fellow bandmates. Heavily inspired by Metallica, Evile formed in 2004 with Oliver and brother Matt Drake, alongside school friend Ben Carter. Originally…

Bury dad seeking debt help after metal band struggles

Ramsbottom-based dad Oliver Drake, 42, has dedicated most of his life to writing and performing music. He lived the rockstar dream, touring places like Japan, the USA and Canada with his brother and fellow bandmates. Heavily inspired by Metallica, Evile formed in 2004 with Oliver and brother Matt Drake, alongside school friend Ben Carter. Originally…

Abacus Provides Senior Debt Financing to Support LongueVue Capital’s Investment in Apex Dental

Abacus Finance Group, a provider of cash flow-based, senior debt for sponsor-led investments in lower middle-market companies, served as senior secured credit facilities administrative agent and lead arranger in a senior debt financing to support LongueVue Capital’s investment in Apex Dental Laboratories Group. Abacus Finance Group also made an equity co-investment in Apex Dental Laboratories…