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…
The number of Australians betting on sport has doubled in five years, and a third of spending on bets is placed by people with a gambling problem, according to new research. Roy Morgan polling of 16,000 Australians found 15.5% had bet on sport in the 12 months to March. It also revealed problem gamblers made…
City Chic Collective CEO Phil Ryan has confirmed that the recent sale of its Avenue business will drive further restructuring actions ahead, resulting in a focused single brand and simplified operating model. This week, the group signed a definitive agreement to divest its US-based Avenue business to FullBeauty Brands for US$12 million (~A$18 million) as…
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…
What is the Small Business Restructuring process? Australias Small Business Restructuring (SBR) process is a formal insolvency process introduced by the Federal Government in 2021 to give small businesses the opportunity to restructure their debts while directors remain in control of the business, under the supervision of a restructuring practitioner. The SBR process involves a…
With the private debt marketplace described as a minefield to navigate, research house Zenith Investment Partners has shared tips to help advisers select the right fund. Private debt is among the growing asset class of alternatives as investors seek alternative sources of income. Types of products can include corporate lending-bilateral, corporate lending-syndicated, PE sponsor-backed lending…
Brett McGrath, President of the Law Society of NSW, has renewed calls for a debt relief scheme to incentivise lawyers to practice in rural, regional, and remote (RRR) areas. During a visit to Lismore, which experienced a significant exodus of lawyers following the devastating floods in 2022, McGrath highlighted the urgent need for legal services…
Relieve Debt to Protect the Environment Debt-for-nature swaps on a grand scale could slow climate change and promote economic growth in the Global South. By Elizabeth Losos, Alexander Pfaff, and Stuart Pimm Aerial view of a deforested area of the Amazonia rainforest in the surroundings of the BR-319 highway at the city of Humaita, Amazonas state,…
On the 24 September 2020, the Australian Government announced changes to Australias insolvency framework to better serve Australian small businesses, their creditors and their employees. The changes introduced new processes suitable for small businesses, reducing complexity, time and costs for small businesses. Effective from 1 January 2021, these are the most significant reforms to Australias…
Advertorial ARYZAs new head of corporate insolvency, Tom OConnor. Aryza, a leading provider of financial software solutions, announces the appointment of Tom OConnoras its Head of Corporate Insolvency. With an extensive career spanning over a decade in the insolvency sector and a proven track record in product development and client engagement, Tom brings invaluable experience…