Bill Empowers RI Student Loan Authority to Offer Crushing College Debt Relief – Patch.com

RHODE ISLANDRhode Islanders struggling to pay off college loans will soon have new options through the Rhode Island Student Loan Authority to refinance and consolidate debt to get lower interest rates. Governor Gina Raimondo on Wednesday signed into law legislation that gives the quasi-state agency the power to issue bonds and buy and invest in…

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BRIEF-Garnero Group Acquisition Company announces termination of investment agreement and provides information … – Reuters

Garnero Group Acquisition Co * As result of certain material breaches by Q1 Comercial De Roupas S.A. of agreement between parties, it has terminated deal * Garnero group acquisition company announces termination of investment agreement and provides information on liquidation * Terminated its previously announced proposed merger with grupo colombo * Ggac’s corporate existence will…

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Garnero Group Acquisition Company Announces Termination of Investment Agreement and Provides Information on … – Business Wire (press release)

SAO PAULO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Garnero Group Acquisition Company (GGAC) (NASDAQ:GGAC), a public investment vehicle formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, acquisition or similar business combination, announced today that, as a result of certain material breaches by Q1 Comercial de Roupas S.A. (Grupo Colombo) of the agreement between the parties, it has terminated its previously announced…

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Top insolvency practitioners to advise Accountant in Bankruptcy – Scottish Daily Record

Two of Scotland’s leading insolvency practitioners has joined the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) advisory board. Bryan Jackson, currently a consultant with Johnston Carmichael, and Laurie Manson, former PwC corporate insolvency and restructuring specialist join as non-executive board members. Both will offer independent challenge and professional expertise to the Executive Agency of the Scottish Government. Jackson,…

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1MDB funds used to pay Las Vegas gambling debt: US investigators – Malaysiakini (subscription)

1MDB funds were used to pay for gambling debts in Las Vegas, said US investigators. “Funds were stolen under the pretense of a 1MDB investment in oil exploration. “On paper the US$1 billion was for resource rights, instead (it was) used for personal enrichment…(including) gambling debts in Las Vegas casions, a luxury yacht, interior decorators…

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