Blackbaud, a Daniel Island-based software firm with global customers, laid off some of its staff last week.
The company said it had to eliminate positions within the company in order to shift resources from one area of the business to another as it invests in sales, research and development and cybersecurity, to name a few focus areas.
The company laid off workers in several departments as part of the restructuring; it did not disclose which departments were affected. The company did say that some positions were in Charleston, but the majority were in other locations.
Company spokesman Brian Kosoy said Blackbauds actions are about our responsibility, as a publicly traded company, to our shareholders, customers and employees to reg…
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Debt consolidation can be tempting at this time of the year and works well for many people, but there are traps for those who dont understand how it works.
The idea of combining all your consumer debts into one simple loan and repayment is growing in popularity.
New data from peer-to-peer consumer lender Society One shows that more than 60 per cent of its loans are taken out to consolidate debt, followed by home improvements (11 per cent) and vehicle finance (8 per cent).
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SocietyOne CEO Mark Jones said Australians were becoming more financially savvy about debt.
He said younger generations in particular were scrutinising traditional financial products s…
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In an Urban Outfitters ad, a young woman turns on a neon sign on a bedside table that becomes increasingly cluttered with neutral-toned home decor. In another, against a backdrop of millennial pink and macrame, the woman gazes at her phone and grins.
These ads are ostensibly for the youth-oriented retailer and its woven wall hangings, crystals, ceramics, and other mid-priced kitsch but they are primarily for Afterpay, a point-of-sale installment payment service that allows a customer to split purchases as low as $35 and as high as $1,000 into four separate charges.
Afterpay insists it is not a finance company and that its service is not offering loans to consumers. It is a retail tool, not a finance product, according to founder Nic…
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1. Get to know your finances better
With life expectancy continuing to rise, the reality is that today we need to make our earnings from 40 to 50 years in the workforce, extend across 80 to 90 years of living. Everyone has different dreams for their retirement. It could be travel or something just as simple as spending time with your family. Knowing what you want in retirement and then linking this to your superannuation goals is the key to feeling in control.
Too many Australians fail to plan for this and find themselves short on super. Understanding what super shortage (if any) you have will allow you to proactively plan for your future. Taking the time to look at this in your 50s means you still have time to…
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Maddocks has appointed a second partner in a month.
Danielle Funston is joining the independent firm in Sydney, making the move from K&L Gates, where she is a partner. She was also previously a senior associate at Norton Rose Fulbright.
Funston adds to Maddocks restructuring and insolvency expertise. She advises clients on recoveries, liquidations, corporate restructuring, and general corporate transactions, as well as on financial services litigation matters, Maddocks said. Her practice services a wide range of sectors, including agriculture, automotive, aviation, construction, and real estate.
The appointment comes after the firm appointed partner Ben Miller, who is moving to the firm next month.
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BestJet, a Queensland-based airline booking company, went into voluntary administration in December 2018, leaving many Australian customers badly out of pocket.
Thousands of Australians who had outstanding bookings with the company have been told they have no tickets and are now left arguing with multiple parties trying to secure a refund.
In this case, theres a lot of finger-pointing about who is liable, consumer advocate Christopher Zinn toldYour Money Live.
Is it BestJet? Is it the airline ticket consolidator who they work with? Is it the airline? Who has refunded what to whom? The consumer is really left confused by all of this.
While disgruntled consumers are still entitled to compensati…
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Credit cards, specifically those used for online gambling deposits, are coming under fire in the United Kingdom. Culture Secretary Jeremy Wright wants to question bookmakers and bankers about his concerns that punters are gambling with money they cant afford.
This push comes due to concerns that as much as 20% of deposits are made on credit, made using money the player doesnt have at the moment. Its also part of a broader push to address gaming addiction.
The Guardian reports that Wright wants gambling operators to do more, or risk losing their licenses. He said, We should also ask if it is right that people should be able to gamble on credit and this is an area that the Gambling Commission are going to look into.
If he is really intent on …
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As advised by Mr, Subodh Kumar Agrawal, Resolution Professional, this is to inform that 14th meeting of the Committee of Creditors (COC) will be held on Friday, January 18, 2019 at 11:30 am at the State Bank of India, Stressed Assets Management Branch-II, Raheja Chambers, lst Floor, B Wing, Free Press Journal Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai- 400021.
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.
Source : BSE – www.bseindia.com
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The UKs largest personal insolvency provider is set to create jobs following the acquisition of a Birmingham-based debt management business.
Creditfix has expanded its range of debt relief solutions by acquiringB2C Finance, trading as Back2Credit, a debt advisor based in Birmingham, in a move which is to create 20 jobs for the city.
Creditfix has helped more than 140,000 people across the UK get back on track with their finances, and it says the acquisition will help it expand its service radius to better support those who need it the most.
Paul Mason, CEO at Creditfix, said: We know that it can be difficult to discuss your debt problems with anyone, even loved ones, but recently we have seen a significant increase in the number of peopl…
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The UKs largest personal insolvency provider is set to create jobs following the acquisition of a Birmingham-based debt management business.
Creditfix has expanded its range of debt relief solutions by acquiringB2C Finance, trading as Back2Credit, a debt advisor based in Birmingham, in a move which is to create 20 jobs for the city.
Creditfix has helped more than 140,000 people across the UK get back on track with their finances, and it says the acquisition will help it expand its service radius to better support those w… For the full story register now for free or login below…
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Key View
- Even as austerity is progressively relaxed, Croatias fiscal position will not deteriorate substantially, thanks to solid growth in revenues. This will be underpinned by a strong private consumption outlook and a robust tourism sector.
- Solid real GDP growth and primary budget surpluses will improve the outlook for Croatias high debt burden over the coming years.
- At Fitch Solutions, we have lowered our budget balance forecasts. We now forecast fiscal surpluses of 0.2%, 0.1% and a deficit of 0.1% of GDP for 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Solid Revenues Helping To Balance Budgets
Croatia – Government Revenue and Expenditure Growth & Budget Balance
f = Fitch Solutions forecast. Source: Eurostat, Fitch Solutions
While Croatia has made s…
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