Children as young as 11 are racking up thousands of dollars in debt because of online gambling, according to a support service. The head of Mapu Maia said it had had an increase in school counsellors and social workers reaching out with concerns of problem online gambling among secondary school students and even some children…
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;…
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…
Over 80% of industry experts expect volume of restructurings to continue rising Regulations favoring liquidation over rehabilitation seen as biggest challenge, with survival further hampered by inexperienced management teams and rising interest rates North America and Europe experiencing significant restructuring WILMINGTON, Del.–BUSINESS WIRE– The volume of new corporate restructuring mandates is set to continue rising…
Sequoia Financial Group has announced it is restructuring its business and reducing headcount by 10 per cent. The firm said it will move from having four reporting divisions to having two for FY24-25; the new divisions will be licensee & adviser services and legal & administration services. Licensee and adviser services will include Interprac Financial…
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…
By David Ngira Somalias healthcare sector is ailing. This is despite the country receiving USD 4.5 Billion debt relief from IMF and the World Bank last year which moved the countrys debt to GDP ratio from 64% to 6%. The relief followed protracted negotiations under the Highly indebted Poor Countries Initiative. The countrys investment in…
Average global air temperatures breached 1.5C for the first time at the start of 2024 at least five years earlier than predicted. So, while developing countries burn, global climate injustice persists. No high-emitting country has complied with the 1.5C target set by the Paris agreement. Governments in the UK and Scotland are exacerbating the crisis…
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…
The Australian startup ecosystem is facing its next wave of financial challenges. With a 54% decline in capital raised by Australian startups in 2023 and a 14.5% rise in insolvencies, Australian startups are financially strained. For those operating in the capital-intensive tech sector in particular, the time between funding rounds is harder than ever. Tech…