Sears liquidation puts pressure on feds to protect workers’ pensions – TheSpec.com

OTTAWA Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains says the federal government will consider legislation to protect employees’ pensions when a company goes bankrupt. While there’s no plan for the government to introduce legislation at the moment, he says it will carefully examine two different private member’s bills on the subject, put forward a New Democrat MP and…

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Jaya heads for voluntarily liquidation as options run out – THE BUSINESS TIMES

Thu, Oct 26, 2017 – 7:58 AM JAYA Holdings on Thursday said it is seeking voluntarily liquidation, with the remaining cash to be distributed to shareholders. The company has submitted a proposal on the proposed voluntary liquidation to the Singapore Exchange (SGX). It will be convening an extraordinary general meeting to approve the proposal, and…

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UBI seeks insolvency proceedings against Era Infra – Financial Express

In his argument, Union Banks advocate said the IBC is a consolidating law relating to insolvency of corporate entities which provides for resolution of the corporate debtor before ordering liquidation. Citing legal precedents and rules under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), Union Bank of India on Wednesday argued before the National Company Law Tribunal…

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Sears liquidation puts pressure on feds to protect workers’ pensions – rdnewsnow.com

OTTAWA Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains says the federal government will consider legislation to protect employees’ pensions when a company goes bankrupt. While there’s no plan for the government to introduce legislation at the moment, he says it will carefully examine two different private member’s bills on the subject, put forward a New Democrat MP and a Bloc Quebecois MP.…

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Anthony Joshua insists he will not follow Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson in declaring bankruptcy: ‘400 million … – Daily Mail

Anthony Joshua, 28, is said to be worth more than £16.7million He is currently preparing to defend his heavyweight title for the fourth time Joshua insists he will not follow in the footsteps of previous heavyweights who have lost their earnings  By Mark Stainforth, Press Association Published: 02:48 AEDT, 26 October 2017 | Updated: 07:04…

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Promoters well positioned to get back control of entities under insolvency: experts – Hindu Business Line

Practice of promoters to bid in bankruptcy or insolvency cases is prevalent in developing countries Mumbai, October 25:   As insolvency proceedings at some of 12 stressed accounts identified by the RBI earlier this year are moving forward, key question that has emerged is whether promoters of these companies are better placed to get back control…

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Citrix Reports Third Quarter 2017 Financial Results – Business Wire (press release)

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTXS) today reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2017 ended September 30, 2017. Financial Results For the third quarter of fiscal year 2017, Citrix achieved revenue from continuing operations of $691 million, compared to $669 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2016, representing 3…

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Student loan debt relief watch out for scams – New Jersey 101.5 FM Radio

At least $95 million was deceptively obtained from American consumers by scam-artist student loan debt relief groups over the past couple years, according to crackdown results revealed by the Federal Trade Commission. Zephyr Picture, Getty Images In the first-ever coordinated federal-state initiative targeting deceptive practices aimed toward those struggling to repay college loans, 36 actions…

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‘Shareholders’ nod not required for resolution plan under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code’ – The New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Providing clarity, the government today said resolution plans under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code does not require approval of the shareholders. The clarification comes against the backdrop of concerns in certain quarters about the possibility of promoters of a company blocking insolvency resolution process under the existing provisions of the Code. Provisions of…

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