Sydney Beer Co goes into administration

Sydney Beer Co has joined the list of Australian breweries to be put into voluntary administration, just months after expanding into the United States. The brewery, co-owned by former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee and acclaimed writer and actor Matt Nable, had recently raised over $6m to fund its expansion into the US. RSM Australian…

Failed NZ arm of brand started in Wānaka wound up

The liquidation of Kester Black Ltd — the New Zealand business of the cosmetic and skincare brand started by Wānaka woman Anna Ross — has been completed. In July last year, the Australian-registered arm of the business, Kester Black Pty, entered voluntary administration, while the New Zealand business was put into liquidation the following month, with…

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Real Estate Insolvency 2.0: A Game-Changer or More Red Tape

Introduction: A new dawn for corporate insolvency? The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI), through its Notification No. IBBI/2024-25/GN/REG1221 dated 3-2-2025, has unveiled a suite of amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, 20162. Effective from 3-2-2025, these reforms aim to inject transparency, efficiency, and…

Hudson’s Bay announces 200 layoffs

Hudson’s Bay says it has notified about 200 of its staff working in corporate roles that their employment will be terminated next week. Company spokesperson Tiffany Bourré said Friday that the move is a result of the restructuring process underway at the department store chain after it filed for creditor protection earlier in the month.…