Insolvency reprieve on the cards for business leaders – My Business

Tough insolvency rules could be relaxed, according to a federal minister, as the government looks to reduce the number of businesses pushed prematurely into insolvency. Speaking to a recent industry conference, financial services minister Kelly ODwyer said the onus should be on supporting businesses to survive and grow, not on penalising difficulties. The government believes…

Banks turn to ministry of corporate affairs to make Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code tougher – Livemint

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has moved a second defaulter list against 28 NPA accounts for bankruptcy resolution under the insolvency and bankruptcy code. Photo: Reuters Mumbai: At least three large lenders including ICICI Bank Ltd, State Bank of India (SBI) and Bank of Baroda (BoB) are planning to ask the ministry of corporate…

In relief to homebuyers, govt likely to tweak bankruptcy code – Hindustan Times

The central government is likely to step in to protect the interest of homebuyers whose investments face uncertainty when bankruptcy proceedings are filed against builders. The government is considering two options. First, amend the bankruptcy law so that homebuyers do not lose out to banks and financial institutions when a defaulting builders properties are liquidated…

Now Jaypee Wish Town home buyers move SC, demand builder to deposit construction, compensation money – Economic Times

NEW DELHI: Around 2,300 home buyers of Jaypee Infratechs Wish Town project in Noida moved the Supreme Court on Friday, requesting it to ensure the builder deposited the money needed to complete the project with the court or in an escrow account before lifting a stay on insolvency proceedings at the company. They also want…

Tamil Nadu police starts probe into chit cheating case – Deccan Chronicle

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Tamil Nadu police initiated a preliminary inquiry against Nirmal Krishna Nidhi Limited at Palukal on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border area of Kanayakumari district after protests by investors turned violent on Friday. Hundreds of investors, both from Kerala and Tamil Nadu, have been gathering in front of the firm since Thursday. By Friday, the number…

Special counsel appointed in St. Joseph Health Services pension fund case – The Providence Journal

Patrick Anderson Journal Staff Writer patrickanderso_ PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A judge Friday assigned Max Wistow, the lawyer who sued architects of Rhode Island’s 38 Studios deal, to investigate the insolvency of a pension plan for Our Lady of Fatima employees. The St. Joseph Health Services of Rhode Island pension was placed in receivership last…