Pearson sells its English-language teaching business – Financial Times

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Former Schlecker drugstore owner sentenced over insolvency – Deutsche Welle

A court in the western German city of Stuttgart has sentenced the 73-old former drugstore tycoon to two years probation, finding him guilty on 36 counts of embezzlement, perjury and other misdeeds in the lead-up to the eponymous firm’s bankruptcy. The judge on Monday also imposed two-year prison terms on his children, Lars and Meike. The trial started in…

Clients of failed fund group may claw back more cash – Citywire.co.uk

Investors knowingly misold worthless bonds may be able to claw back more of their cash from administrators, following an initial compensation payout. The Financial Service Compensation Scheme said the administrator of Catalyst Investment Group, which was declared insolvent in 2013 after being found to have sold illegitimately issued bonds, was preparing to make its first…

Freedom Debt Relief’s Andrew Housser Outlines 8 Ways to Save $100 a Week During Holiday Season – PR Newswire (press release)

“Most people find that a little effort can mean significant savings,” says Housser. “The result can be a holiday season filled with more joy and less debt.” He offers eight ways to help consumers find an extra several hundred dollars over the next month, avoid going into debt and still enjoy the season. Eliminate unused…

Peekay Bankruptcy Liquidation Plan Effective – Bankrupt Company News (press release) (blog)

(PRNewsfoto/Peekay Boutiques, Inc.) AdvertisementPeekay Boutiques Joint Plan of Liquidation became effective, and the Company emerged from Chapter 11 protection. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court confirmed the Plan on November 15, 2017. BankruptcyDatas detailed Plan Summary notes, The Plan provides for the liquidation and sale of substantially all of the Debtors Assets to the Buyer, subject in…

One Nation Senator Georgiou speaks up on banking Royal Commission – Queensland Country Life

ONE Nation WA Senator Peter Georgiou has continued to try to pressure the federal Coalition government into holding a Royal Commission into the banking sector to examine issues concerning the farm sector. Senator Georgiou ventilated his concerns about the treatment of farmers during foreclosure proceedings in Senate question time today. His attack came as Nationals…

Avaya’s Australian partners AGC Networks, CCNA, VExpress, Arrow brace for recovery – CRN Australia

Unified communications vendor Avaya will this week enter a pivotal hearing to determine whether or not it can exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. A hearing will commence in the US Bankruptcy Court on 28 November, after which Avaya hopes to emerge from Chapter 11 as a public company with a refreshed board of directors. The question…