The Queensland government is paying more for its debt than the average mortgage holder – The Conversation AU

The Queensland state government is paying a higher interest rate than most Queenslanders are on their mortgages. To make matters worse, debt is becoming problematic in rural areas with incomes and asset values down, and debts, unemployment and underemployment up. Without improved state government debt arrangements, and policies to alleviate stressed industries and communities, Queenslanders…

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Why the Automotive Holdings Group Ltd share price just rocketed higher – Motley Fool Australia

The Automotive Holdings Group Limited (ASX: AHG) share price was up by 7 per cent on Thursday as the company announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its refrigeration businesses to a Chinese buyer. Automotive Holdings plans to sell its refrigerated logistics business, consisting of the operations of Rand Transport Refrigerated Logistics, Harris Refrigerated,…

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New insolvency ordinance: Will it hurt small companies? – Economic Times

MUMBAI/KOLKATA: Debt resolution for smaller companies may see higher challenges and number of companies going for liquidation may rise once the proposed changes to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) become a law, resolution professionals dealing with smaller companies said. The proposed law may prevent wilful defaulter from buying out their their own units post…

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Labor union warns Siemens over power restructuring – Reuters

BERLIN/LONDON (Reuters) – A restructuring of Siemens (SIEGn.DE) declining turbines business could trigger labor unrest across the German industrial group, trade union IG Metall warned on Thursday as workers rallied in Berlin in protest over planned job cuts. Siemens employees and union members protest with a banner that reads “Siemens = social responsibility” outside a…

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Cardiff-based Ticketline (UK) placed into liquidation – BBC News

Cardiff-based Ticketline (UK) placed into liquidation 23 November 2017 From the section South East Wales Image copyright Google Image caption The company provides tickets for live shows, sporting events and day trips Customers with outstanding tickets from Ticketline (UK) could miss out as the company is placed into liquidation. Insolvency firm CVR … Read the…

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