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…
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…
Immigration police rescue Mr. Fu from a pickup truck where he was held captive for failing to pay the gambling debts of his clients. PATTAYA, Thailand Immigration Police rescued a Chinese national held captive inside a white pickup truck parked outside a Chinese restaurant on Pattaya Second Road on June 27. Mr. Fu, 32, recounted…
Breakfast Seminar | Event | Canberra This event will be held on Thursday, 14 March 2024. We are delighted to extend a special invitation to you for our upcoming seminar Insolvency Trends, Small Business Restructuring, Industry Pressures & Solutions focused on providing a comprehensive update on the insolvency market, small business restructuring, and addressing critical…
Australia has not been immune to the economic impacts of global financial and geopolitical events. The recent global economic downturn has brought about a heightened focus on financial stability and risk management in Australian businesses. Sponsors and financiers alike are now navigating a complex economic terrain marked by: volatile markets; supply chain disruptions; asset re-valuations;…
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…
Implications of 2022 tax reform and TP compliance for maquiladoras The maquiladora regime in Mexico refers to an export-oriented manufacturing programme that allows foreign multinationals to establish factories (maquiladoras) in Mexico. Under Mexican Income Tax Law (MITL) regulations, maquiladoras operate in Mexico as manufacturers and import, on consignment, machinery, equipment, and inventory duty and VAT…
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…
In short: Student debts will be lowered for more than three million Australians under reforms designed to stop HECS loans growing faster than wages. Loan indexation will now match whichever is lower out of the Consumer Price Index or the Wage Price Index which the government says will prevent another shock increase like last year’s 7.1 per cent…
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