Palmer’s bodyguards clash with media again – The Sydney Morning Herald

Clive Palmer’s security has clashed with the media again ahead of a second day of grilling over the collapse of Queensland Nickel. The former politician issued a statement claiming the media assaulted his wife and labelling an examination into the collapse of Queensland Nickel a “disappointment” before arriving at the Federal Court on Monday morning.…

Easing corporate pension promises could save £350bn, study finds – Financial Times

Pension costs facing thousands of UK employers could be cut by up to £350bn if company schemes were given more freedom to water down pension promises, according to new analysis. The affordability of traditional defined benefit company pension schemes has risen up the political agenda, as persistent low interest rates have led to pension deficits…

HMV staff left without their due redundancy payments after parent … – http://theliberal.ie/ (press release) (blog)

As HMV stores close their doors for the last time, staff have now left without their redundancy payments because the parent company, Hilco, has now gone into liquidation itself. The move effectively means that the staff must now apply to the State to get their redundancy payments, a process that may take months. Staff members…

Poker pro faces 2 felonies over $215K in Vegas casino debt – Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

A professional poker player who has won six World Series of Poker event championships since 1993 and millions of dollars in tournaments is fighting felony theft and bad check charges in Las Vegas, where a casino accuses him of failing to repay $215,000 in gambling debts. William “Ted” Forrest’s defense attorney, Chris Rasmussen, said Friday…