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A new analysis of surveys among clients on track record / engagement satisfaction and management consultants on reputation has identified
With collective U.S. student loan debt nearing $1.5 trillion, some colleges are testing innovative solutions to help reduce student borrowing.Using
The outcome of the 17th CoC meeting is summarized as herein below:1. An updated list of creditors- version 5 as
With collective U.S. student loan debt nearing $1.5 trillion, some colleges are testing innovative solutions to help reduce student borrowing.Using
By Press Association Published: 22:54 AEDT, 23 January 2019 | Updated: 02:55 AEDT, 24 January 2019 The number of people
At one point, Calvin Zhao, who was a 23-year-old graduate student at San Francisco State University, was deep in gambling
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Wednesday asked the Ahmedabad bench of National Company Law
The RSA will enable the Company to emerge as a fully integrated Independent Power Producer focused on maximizing the operating
We refer to the intimation made on January 21, 2019 for 14th Meeting of Committee of Creditors (COC) and would
The number of people facing financial hardship has increased in Scotland, according to official statistics published on Wednesday. A report
The number of people facing financial hardship has increased in Scotland, according to official statistics published on Wednesday. A report
The cross-border insolvency framework released for discussions encompasses authorities across jurisdictions pertaining to insolvency proceedings of any single corporate debtor.Currently

A new analysis of surveys among clients on track record / engagement satisfaction and management consultants on reputation has identified Brazils top consulting firms for restructuring and turnaround services.

Companies in Brazil facing financial and operational difficulties, including rapidly deteriorating commercial performance, liquidity concerns, loss of key management / clients or refinancing risk, can according to data sourced by Consultancy.lat best place their faith in tenconsulting firms specialized in restructuring, turnaround and crisis management. These ten consultancies are: Alvarez & Marsal, FTI Consulting, G5 Evercore, Moelis & Co, Rothschild, KPMG, Laplace Financas, Pantalica Partners and RK Partners.

When companies fall…

Read the full article at: https://www.consultancy.lat/news/950/top-consulting-firms-in-brazil-for-restructuring-and-turnaround

With collective U.S. student loan debt nearing $1.5 trillion, some colleges are testing innovative solutions to help reduce student borrowing.

Using no-strings-attached student loan payoff-assistance programs, college loan alternatives and annual student debt letters, these three universities are doing their part to curb college debt.

1. University of Pittsburgh

The University of Pittsburgh is offering graduating seniors up to $5,000 in federal student loan relief with one request: They pay it forward.

The schools new program, Panthers Forward, will help recent graduates chip away at student debt and introduce them to alumni mentors to encourage professional development. Students have no ob…

Read the full article at: https://www.whas11.com/mobile/article/money/nerdwallet/3-colleges-that-help-you-handle-student-debt/606-a2f96d4d-4122-424c-be24-158d6f246d76

The outcome of the 17th CoC meeting is summarized as herein below:

1. An updated list of creditors- version 5 as on 19th November 2018 was prepared and submitted to NCLT and uploaded on the website of the Company on 28 November 2018. The same was also circulated to the CoC members via email dated 11 December 2018.

2. The RP apprised the CoC about the Core Committee meetings that were held with the Resolution Applicants and the outcomes of the same wherein the Resolution Applicants were informed about various issues and were asked for clarifications in their Resolutions Applicants were informed about various issues and were asked for clarifications in their Resolution Plans submitted earlier. A deadline of 10 December 2018 was given to the…

Read the full article at: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/announcements/others/ramsarup-industries-ltd-corporate-insolvency-resolution-process-cirp-outcome-of-meeting-of-committee-of-creditors/article26069585.ece

With collective U.S. student loan debt nearing $1.5 trillion, some colleges are testing innovative solutions to help reduce student borrowing.

Using no-strings-attached student loan payoff-assistance programs, college loan alternatives and annual student debt letters, these three universities are doing their part to curb college debt.

1. University of Pittsburgh

The University of Pittsburgh is offering graduating seniors up to $5,000 in federal student loan relief with one request: They pay it forward.

The schools new program, Panthers Forward, will help recent graduates chip away at student debt and introduce them to alumni mentors to encourage professional development. Students have no ob…

Read the full article at: https://www.wtsp.com/mobile/article/money/nerdwallet/3-colleges-that-help-you-handle-student-debt/606-a2f96d4d-4122-424c-be24-158d6f246d76

Press Association

The number of people facing financial hardship has increased in Scotland, according to official statistics published on Wednesday.

A report by the Scottish insolvency service Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) indicates the total number of personal insolvenciesrecorded in the third quarter for 2018-2019 was 3,198.

It represents an increase of 18% on the same period for 2017-2018, when the figure was 2,707.

The total number of personal insolvencies is calculated by combining bankruptcies, a legal declaration that someone cannot pay their debts and protected trust deeds (PTDs), which is a form of insolvency tha…

Read the full article at: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-6623107/Rise-number-Scots-going-bust-report-indicates.html

Nonprofit Helps Asian-American Students Avoid Major Gambling Debt

At one point, Calvin Zhao, who was a 23-year-old graduate student at San Francisco State University, was deep in gambling debt. He managed to find a way out of debt and out of the casinos. Now, he and another man are passing knowledge forward by talking to Asian-American students about gambling debts, and how to gamble responsibly. Their work is part of a larger study on Asian-American young people and gambling. According to their research, Asian-American students are more likely to have unhealthy behavior with regard to gambling. The men have made it their mission to make sure that other Asian students do not spend more money on gambling than they can afford.

Zhaos Experience

Calvin Zhao had just graduated from college and was working whi…

Read the full article at: https://www.usaonlinecasino.com/casino-news/nonprofit-helps-asian-american-students-avoid-major-gambling-debt/



The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Wednesday asked the Ahmedabad bench of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to pass appropriate orders in the Essar Steel insolvency case by January 31, failing which the appellate tribunal would take up the matter and pass orders in the case on February 4, when it will hear the matter. The NCLT bench of Ahmedabad has reserved its order on a maintainability plea moved by erstwhile promoters of Essar Steel who have offered to settle the debt by paying back all the creditors.


Appearing for ArcelorMittal, Senior Advocate Neeraj Kishan Kaul on Wednesday said that the Supreme Courts order of October in the Essar Steel insolvency case h…

Read the full article at: https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/conclude-essar-steel-insolvency-case-by-january-31-nclat-to-nclt-119012301227_1.html

The RSA will enable the Company to emerge as a fully integrated Independent Power Producer focused on maximizing the operating and financial synergies of its retail, nuclear and fossil generating assets. The Company will continue operating its nuclear and fossil generation until their previously announced deactivation dates, with a possibility of running the units for an extended period if the Company obtains sufficient legislative support and meaningful market reforms. The Company continues to have constructive dialogue with important stakeholders at the state and federal levels for necessary financial support for its baseload assets that are a critical source of reliable and clean power in Ohio a…

Read the full article at: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/firstenergy-solutions-corp-reaches-restructuring-support-agreement-with-key-stakeholders-300782793.html

We refer to the intimation made on January 21, 2019 for 14th Meeting of Committee of Creditors (COC) and would further like to inform you that the said meeting was conducted on 22nd January, 2019 to provide business and Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) updates and discussion was held between CoC members and the Resolution Applicant about the proposed resolution plan.

This letter may be treated as communication under Regulation 30 and any other applicable provisions, if any, of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Pdf Link:
Ushdev International Ltd. – Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP)-Outcome of meeting of Committee of Creditors

Source : BSE – www.bseindia.com

Read the full article at: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/announcements/others/ushdev-international-ltd-corporate-insolvency-resolution-process-cirp-outcome-of-meeting-of-committee-of-creditors/article26068332.ece

The number of people facing financial hardship has increased in Scotland, according to official statistics published on Wednesday.

A report by the Scottish insolvency service Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) indicates the total number of personal insolvenciesrecorded in the third quarter for 2018-2019 was 3,198.

It represents an increase of 18% on the same period for 2017-2018, when the figure was 2,707.

The total number of personal insolvencies is calculated by combining bankruptcies, a legal declaration that someone cannot pay their debts and protected trust deeds (PTDs), which is a form of insolvency that transfers a debtors estate to a trustee to be realised for the benefit of creditors.

The figures state there were …

Read the full article at: https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/national/17378716.rise-in-number-of-scots-going-bust-report-indicates/

The number of people facing financial hardship has increased in Scotland, according to official statistics published on Wednesday.

A report by the Scottish insolvency service Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) indicates the total number of personal insolvenciesrecorded in the third quarter for 2018-2019 was 3,198.

It represents an increase of 18% on the same period for 2017-2018, when the figure was 2,707.

The total number of personal insolvencies is calculated by combining bankruptcies, a legal declaration that someone cannot pay their debts and protected trust deeds (PTDs), which is a form of insolvency that transfers a debtors estate to a trustee to be realised for the benefit of creditors.

The figures state there were 1,217 bankruptcies…

Read the full article at: https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/uk-news/2019/01/23/rise-in-number-of-scots-going-bust-report-indicates/

The cross-border insolvency framework released for discussions encompasses authorities across jurisdictions pertaining to insolvency proceedings of any single corporate debtor.

Currently several multinational companies (MNCs) hold their assets in foreign jurisdictions through subsidiaries which are distinct legal entities. Consequently, the commencement of insolvency proceedings for any single company cannot be extended to all its group companies under the proposed legal framework.

What is required is to promote effective group companies insolvency by consolidating companies within a group and allowing restructuring of the groups assets and liabilities as though only one entity existed.

This is possible by permitting insolvency proceedin…

Read the full article at: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/dealing-with-cross-border-insolvency-of-a-single-corporate-entity-1548182663063.html