Sarah Tew/CNET Credit card debtremains a slow-motion disaster for millions of Americans. Despite asudden dip in balances last year— which can be attributed to fewer spending opportunities during the pandemic — credit card debt is anotoriously widespread issue in the US. And, given the industry’s sky-high interest rates, once you fall behind … Read the…
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DetailsA parliamentary standing committee has called for an overhaul of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016. The major concern has been over large haircuts and a high rate of liquidation. While the suggestion to overhaul the law is welcome, it is important to understand the root cause of the problem and address the same.…
DetailsThe latest Coface Romania study shows that in the first six months of 2021, 3,033 new insolvency proceedings were opened, 23 percent above the level recorded in the same period of the previous year. Insolvencies opened in the first half of this year have returned close to the level before the Covid-19 pandemic and are…
DetailsA parliamentary inquiry on Thursday examined how people are using credit cards to fund online gambling, as online bookmakers banned credit cards. Australia’s largest online wagering operators including Sportsbet, Ladbrokes and Bet365 have pledged to support new measures that ban punters from using credit cards in online betting. Previously, members of Responsible Wagering Australia had…
DetailsAndrew Penn (Telstra) Credit: Telstra Telstra has boosted its profit to$1.9 billion in 2021 as it announces an on-market share buy-back of up to $1.35 billion. For the year ended June 30 2021, the telecommunications giant saw its net profit increase by 3.4 per cent as it plans to return 50 per cent of the…
DetailsThe National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Chennai, has said the entire corporate insolvency resolution process for Vasan Health Care Private Limited cannot be started afresh from the stage of issuance of expression of interest because it will upset the timelines prescribed under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. The NCLTs observation came on a petition…
DetailsAndrew Penn (Telstra) Credit: Telstra Telstra has boosted its profit to$1.9 billion in 2021 as it announces an on-market share buy-back of up to $1.35 billion. For the year ended June 30 2021, the telecommunications giant saw its net profit increase by 3.4 per cent as it plans to return 50 per cent of the…
DetailsMINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: APOG) today announced plans to realign and simplify its business structure, bring a stronger focus to serving customers, enable a more competitive cost model, and better position the company for future growth and improved profitability. These actions are the initial steps in executing the companys new enterprise strategy, which include:…
DetailsA Bury man took a fatal mixture of drugs after facing gambling debts and battling depression, an inquest has heard. Andrew David Nabb broke down at work and told his brother he would never see him again two days before he was found dead at a Rossendale car park. An inquest held at The Landmark…
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