PPB Advisory Insights – Statutory February 2012
The Corporations Amendment (Similar Names) Bill 2012 (‘the Bill’) attempts to clip the wings of those engaged in phoenix activity by imposing personal liability on directors. The Bill will not be an effective deterrent and will allow phoenix companies an uninterrupted flight from their creditors. In this Insight, PPB Advisory provides further details on the likely impact of the Bill.
28/02/2012
read more
PPB Advisory research - The future of liquidation and bankruptcy June 2011
On 26 May 2011, PPB Advisory launched a research paper advising of a breakthrough in the screening of companies prior to a creditor’s petition. By applying PPB Advisory’s recommended screening processes, together with the existing Risk Scorecard for bankruptcy, creditors can significantly improve their prospects of recovery.
10/06/2011
read more
PPB Advisory - Statutory Update June 2011
The Corporations Act 2001 and Bankruptcy Act 1966 provide liquidators and trustees respectively with powers to make enquiries and/or conduct investigations into company/individual business affairs. PPB Advisory provides an update on the relevant sections and uses case studies to demonstrate how these powers can be used as effective tools by liquidators and trustees.
06/06/2011
read more
PPB Advisory Insights - Automotive April 2011
This Insight focuses on the current challenges, risks and opportunities for Australian auto manufacturers, suppliers and financiers.
We also provide an update on the US automotive industry, drawing on a recent presentation to PPB Advisory clients by Robert Hertzberg from Pepper Hamilton LLC in Detroit.
28/04/2011
read more
PPB Insights November 2010 - Hospitality
In our last Insight, we provided a summary of recent gambling reforms and how they may affect lenders. This month, we look at the often complex issue of poker machine entitlements in the valuation and trading of major assets such as hotels and clubs.
09/11/2010
read more
SME Industry Insights Newsletter September 2010
This month's newsletter features a case study on PPB Advisory's recent work to save the Mullumbimby Steiner School, an article for retailers, importers and wholesalers, and brief insights from a range of industries including rural and agriculture, hospitality and tourism, property and construction, automotive and dealerships and franchising.
30/09/2010
read more
