Shareholder value in CapitaLand restructuring plan is ‘fair and reasonable’: IFA – The Straits Times

SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES)- Property giant CapitaLand’s restructuring plan is “fair and reasonable”, the independent financial adviser (IFA) in the deal said in a letter on Saturday (July 17). The independent directors have thus recommended that shareholders green-light both a capital reduction exercise and a scheme of arrangement when they vote on the planned transaction…

Restructuring of assets on cards in absence of moratorium: HDFC Securities – Business Standard

Financial institutions are likely to exercise ‘Restructuring 2’ for stressed assets, in the absence of a moratorium, said HDFC Securities. Accordingly, HDFC Securities, expects banks to remain selective in restructuring stressed assets. “We believe that NBFCs (lender category) and the MSME sector (borrower category) are likely to witness the highest amount of restructuring,” the brokerage…

Westpac reaffirms support for small business and individuals impacted by lockdowns – Mirage News

Westpac CEO Peter King said: We recognise many of our customers need assistance following the increased lockdowns across Australia. We want customers to know there are a broad range of options to help businesses and individuals through this challenging period. We are reminding customers that if they are facing financial difficulty, call us early so…

An Analysis of the Acceleration of Portfolio Restructuring Post-Pandemic by Deepak Agarwal – Yahoo Finance

ATLANTA, GA / ACCESSWIRE / July 16, 2021 / Business operations worldwide were shrouded in uncertainty throughout 2020, as a series of unpredictable events unfolded throughout the course of the coronavirus pandemic. Business executives were forced to act quickly in order to adapt to changes within the supply chain, tailor to shifting consumer behaviors, and…

Alvarez & Marsal launches financial restructuring practice in Italy – Consultancy.eu

16 July 2021 Consultancy.eu 2 min. read Global consulting firm Alvarez & Marsal has expanded its Financial Restructuring Advisory practice to Italy. This is the next strategic step in the expansion of our financial restructuring offering across Europe, said Paul Kirkbright, Managing Director and leader of the practice in EMEA. Our on-the-ground initiatives in Italy…

Online public meeting in Australia: Oppose all the job cuts at Macquarie University and nationally! Build rank-and-file committees to defend public education! – WSWS

Developments this week at universities across Australia have underscored the critical importance of the joint online public meeting called by the International Youth and Students for Social Equality (IYSSE) and the Committee for Public Education (CFPE) this Saturday, July 17 at 4 p.m. (AEST). Click here to register. An NTEU rally at Macquarie University in…

Forum Group in administration as Westpac case deepens – Mortgage Business

Administrators have commenced closing down subsidiaries within a group of companies involved in an alleged $200 million fraud against Westpac, with the Federal Court ordering the liquidation of the company at the centre of the case. Corporate restructuring firm Mackay Goodwin has confirmed it has been appointed as administrators for the Forum Group of companies…

Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Advisors Inducts 2021 Distinguished Fellows – PRNewswire

MEDFORD,Ore., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ –At its annual conference on June 16th, AIRA announced the induction of its 2021 class of Distinguished Fellows. Conceived to recognize the significant contributions that AIRA’s senior members have made to the art and science of corporate restructuring and to the association, the Distinguished Fellows designation is an academic and…