Allianz Trade Insolvency Report

Allianz Trade does not expect a tsunami of business insolvencies as recorded in the aftermath of the great financial crisis, when global insolvencies skyrocketed by +17% and +19% in 2008 and 2009, respectively. However, the catch-up should be noticeable in several countries, in particular the advanced economies of Europe, due to specific firms (the most…

Dozens of WA schools left without children’s photos, after Academy Photography Australia goes into liquidation

Parents from 26 West Australian schools have been left without professional photos of their children, that they paid for, after a school photography business went under. Liquidators were appointed for Academy Photography Australia late on Friday May 10th 2024. Drive understands 26 WA schools are in the same position, having had school photos taken which…

Government guarantees Rex regional flight bookings during airline’s administration | Transport

The federal government has announced it will guarantee all flight bookings for the embattled airline Rex as it continues its regional operations while under voluntary administration. On Thursday the transport minister, Catherine King, said Rex customers flying on regional routes would now have certainty “they will either fly or get their money back”, with the…

Rex Airlines staff notified of termination as documents reveal company directors called in Ernst & Young months before voluntary administration

In short: Hundreds of Rex Airlines employees have been officially let go from the regional carrier after being told the business was “not viable”. Workers were informed their jobs were at risk at an all-staff meeting on Wednesday. What’s next? Administrators will hold their first creditors’ meeting on August 9, when staff will receive an…

2024 UK insolvency outlook | Allianz Trade UK

There is cause for optimism. Inflation is falling and the beginnings of a global economic recovery is expected next year. But first, companies in the UK and beyond must survive some significant challenges: Looming profitability squeeze: While a global and UK recovery is in sight for 2025 (we expect 2025 GDP to grow by 1.5%…