Fund unleashes resources to finance European recovery – EURACTIV

The EUs recovery fund and private investors will push investment to a level not seen for more than a decade, but the risk of corporate insolvencies could hamper the European economy take-off. According to the European Commissions economic forecast published on Wednesday (13 May), the improved economic outlook, favourable financing conditions, and recovering corporate profitability…

FRP Advisory reports dip in insolvency jobs as government measures stave off corporate collapses – City A.M.

FRP Advisory reported a drop off in restructuring appointments in the last financial year as government financial aid protected many businesses from collapse during the Covid pandemic. The professional services firm, which plans to pay a dividend for the year, said the number of insolvency appointments it secured in the last 12 months was down…

Triple Challenge Facing North East Firms As Tide Turns On Corporate Insolvency Figures – Bdaily

Member Article North East business owners trying to get their operations back up to full speed as the economy reopens are potentially facing a triple challenge to achieving their goals. Thats the view of Alexandra Withers, North East chair of insolvency and restructuring trade body R3, who was speaking after the publication of the official…

Auckland property company in liquidation after taking millions in wage subsidies – 1News

An Auckland property company that took millions in taxpayer funds to house the homeless has left Inland Revenue (IRD) and landlords out of pocket after going into liquidation. File picture. Source: rnz.co.nz By Nita Blake-Persen for rnz.co.nz Silverfern Property Services has received more than any other outfit for emergency housing – $14.7 million – and…

Insolvency overhaul to assist pandemic rebuilding efforts – The Australian Financial Review

Thats why the Morrison government is committed to building on our already significant insolvency reforms, keeping more businesses in business and driving Australias economic growth. The new measures will make up part of the non-spending announcements in the May 11 budget and undergo a period of consultation and review to determine if and how they…

Corporate insolvencies set for sharp rise, businesses must plan now – R3 Midlands – East Midlands Business Link

The Midlands branch of insolvency and restructuring trade body R3 is urging company directors to plan ahead for the withdrawal of Government Covid support schemes, following a record low in quarterly insolvencies. Latest Government statistics for England and Wales show that there were 2,384 corporate insolvenciesin the first quarter of 2021, a reduction of 21.9%…

Australia hits offshore industry with levy to cover $200m decommissioning costs – Offshore Technology

Australia has announced plans to hit its offshore industry with a levy to cover the $200m cost of decommissioning an abandoned project off the countrys northern coast. The facility, known as Northern Endeavor, consists of a floating production, storage, and offloading vessel that had been permanently moored in the Timor Sea. The project was shut…