A recent court case has demonstrated to trustees the withdrawal and transfer of superannuation benefits prior to declaring bankruptcy will not protect those assets from creditors claims even if they remain within the retirement savings system, according to an SMSF technical specialist. Heffron head of education and content Lyn Formica noted this outcome had occurred…
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…
Data from the Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA) has found a significant rise in personal insolvencies for the March 2024 quarter. According to the report, there has been a 19.5% increase compared to the same period last year. Unsurprisingly, economic challenges have been contributing to this rise, including cost of living pressures. However, a large…
The Federal Court’s recent decision in Stone (Liquidator), in the matter of RIC Admin Pty Ltd (in liq) v Mandalinic (No 2) [2024] FCA 164 demonstrates the analysis the courts will undertake in determining a director’s personal liability for insolvent trading, even when the director does not appear for the hearing. The case reiterates how…
Fisker was once seen as a potential challenger to Tesla, however, the company by Danish car designer Henrik Fisker never reached a comparative size and fell far short of (its own) expectations in terms of unit sales. And it had been struggling for a long time: the companys great hope, the Ocean electric SUV, was…
On the ropes due to a lack of consumer spending in its international markets, UK-based party goods manufacturer and retailer Wonder Group (formerly Amscan International) is on the verge of entering into administration. According to reporting from Sky News from yesterday, Wonder is preparing to appoint an insolvency advisor to see it through the UKs…
In May 2024, the number of registered company insolvencies in England and Wales was 2,006, 6.4% lower than in April 2024. The worst hit sector was construction, accounting for 18% of company collapses, with 4,401 insolvencies in the 12 months to April 2024, reaching a total of 4,401. There is also a stark reminder that…
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
Sir Bradley Wiggins, the first Briton to win the Tour de France, has been declared bankrupt amid financial difficulties with his businesses. The cyclist, who also won eight Olympic medals, including five golds, has had a troubled relationship with his business ventures since retiring in 2016. Wiggins Rights Limited, which owns the trademarks to Bradley…
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.…