Mt. Gox, a Japanese bitcoin exchange that went bankrupt a decade ago following a major hack, is finally set to repay its creditors. These creditors are in for a significant payday, as the company will start distributing about $9 billion worth of bitcoin, rewarding them for their patience over the years.In 2011, Mt. Gox lost…
The widow of underworld figure Carl Williams has been declared bankrupt by the Federal Court, after it was reportedly revealed there was almost $300,000 owing in unpaid taxes. The court on Tuesday ordered that the estate of Roberta Merieca Williams be sequestrated, following an application by the deputy commissioner of taxation. Carl Williams widow Roberta…
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.…
A15LE E battery-electric bus (Photo: Van Hool) Belgian bus OEM Van Hool has been declared bankrupt by the Commercial Court of Mechelen, a court in Belgium which deals with commercial litigation. According to media reports the company had accumulated a debt of 400 million. This was further compounded by a family inheritance dispute over shares…
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…
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…
25 Jun 2024 4 min read The latest insolvency statistics for May 2024 for company and individual insolvencies have been published on 18 June 2024 for England and Wales. This comes just before the announcement on 19 June 2024 by the Office for National Statistics, that UK inflation fell to the Bank of Englands target…
Kapil Wadhawan, erstwhile promoter of Dewan Housing Finance (DHFL), has moved the appellate tribunal NCLAT to challenge the NCLT order to initiate personal insolvency proceedings against him. Wadhawan has challenged an earlier order passed by the Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), which on April 2, directed to initiation of personal insolvency…
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…
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.…