Aaron Salvestrin was once touted as a rising star of the industry. Photo: Sans Pareil. Griffith winemaker Aaron Salvestrin declared himself bankrupt just seven days after the Supreme Court ordered him to pay back several million dollars to creditors, an exclusive Region investigation has revealed. The 29-year-olds winery Sans Pareil Estate went into liquidation in…
A growing number of councils in England have declared bankruptcy since 2018, most recently Nottingham, Woking, Thurrock and Birmingham. With the situation in the devolved nations of the UK looking similarly precarious, the question of quite what has happened to local government finances in the UK is an urgent one. A council cannot, technically, go…
By David Jones Published: 02:28 AEST, 15 June 2024 | Updated: 17:45 AEST, 15 June 2024 Dismayed by the news that one of Britains greatest ever Olympians had been declared bankrupt, I had been trying all week to contact Sir Bradley Wiggins and hear his side… Read the full article at: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13530791/Bradley-Wiggins-homeless-cycling-gold-medals-Olympian.html
Key Points Bankruptcy lasts for three years but the consequences can last much longer. Bankruptcy wont release you from all your debts. Always seek the advice of a financial counsellor. Bankruptcy is a legal process that helps you regain financial control by releasing you from most of your debts. It allows you to start fresh.…
The JetAir website is now dominated by a bankruptcy notice. Credit: jetaircaribbean.com United Caribbean Airlines, which operated under the name JetAir Caribbean, has been declared bankrupt by the courts in Curaao, the island in the Dutch Caribbean where JetAir operated from. The Court of First Instance in Willemstad, Curaaos capital, appointed C.M. van Liere and…
A Las Vegas casino has denied Bruno Mars racked up a $50 million (39 million) gambling debt. A representative for MGM Resorts International issued a formal statement on Monday to describe a supportive relationship with the Uptown Funk singer, and refute reports Bruno, 38, had incurred multimillion dollar debts at the company’s casinos. “We’re proud…
A 16-year-old Melbourne boy was able to gamble nearly $100,000, including at suburban pubs, despite his mother desperately seeking help, a court has heard. The Melbourne magistrates court heard that when his mother discovered his gambling habits, she began a frantic mission to get him help, only to be repeatedly turned away. In April last…
Last week I scored a trifecta, managing to upset people in three ways. First, for my supposed anti-immigration stance, second, for hating on Elon Musk (the bromance is still strong with some readers, even though his car company is as bad as the rest in terms of spying on drivers) and, finally, from animal lovers…
Interpath Advisory, the UK restructuring firm formed from a KPMG spin-off in 2021, is in advanced talks to acquire KPMGs French restructuring division. This would be Interpaths most significant acquisition to date, with the French arm employing over 100 people, Sky News reports. The deal is anticipated to close as early as next month. The move…
With businesses collapsing at levels not seen since 2012, Grant Thornton Australias John McInerney suggested that the small business restructuring scheme could be a more favourable option than a payment plan. He made the comments ahead of his session at the ACE24 Accounting Conference and Expo 2024, where he will unpack how accountants can help…