Insolvencies set to rise by 9% in 2019

11th January 2019 Commercial Credit Management |

The number of UK business insolvencies is set to rise by 9% this year, even if a deal is agreed with the EU before the Brexit deadline, according to trade credit insurer Euler Hermes. The company’s latest Global Insolvencies Index reveals a further 23,660 businesses are expected to become insolvent in 2019 compared to last…

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New credit & collections industry careers site launches

10th January 2019 Arrears and Recoveries |

A new industry careers site for the credit industry and collections industry has been launched by Credit Connect Media. The website is a careers platform which aims to connect the UK’s top credit and collections industry talent with the best career options. Credit-connection.co.uk is an industry careers website sharing the latest job vacancies and a training course…

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Companies told to prepare for a rise in global insolvencies

9th January 2019 Commercial Credit Management |

A new report from Euler Hermes has warned that company’s need to prepare for another year of rising insolvencies with based upon the collateral damage of low growth and tightening financial conditions. The report says that in 2018, global insolvencies confirmed an upward trend which started in 2017 after seven consecutive years of sizable declines.…

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Retail administrations rise for the second consecutive year

8th January 2019 Commercial Credit Management |

The number of retailers entering into administration in 2018 was 125 – compared to 118 in 2017, a marginal increase of 6% according to Deloitte’s latest insolvency figures. In addition, the number of retailers entering into Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVAs) increased by 52%, from 25 in 2017 to 38 in 2018. Deloitte’s research shows the…

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INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Winding Up Petitions – December 2018

7th January 2019 Commercial Credit Management |

Winding up Petitions (Companies) have been issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 4SQUARE CLOTHING LTD 60-61 EVERSFIELD PLACE LLP A-Z ACCESSORIES LTD A.M.I.SYSTEMS LTD A1 PLASTICS WINDOWS AND DOORS LTD ABBEY GATE ELECTRICAL LTD ACCALAIDE LTD ACE-BEV LTD ACTIVE LIFE GROUP LTD ACTIVE STORAGE TYSELEY LTD AGE GRACEFULLY LTD AH…

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LIQUIDATION NOTICES: Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up – December 2018

7th January 2019 Commercial Credit Management |

Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up – Appointment of Liquidators notices have been issued in the London Gazette for the following companies: 0XDEADFA11 LTD 1ST CHOICE IMPROVEMENTS LTD 20/20 CMT LTD 33 LEISURE LTD 360 STUDIOS, LTD 3B LOGISTICS LTD 404 ENTERPRISES LTD 42ND STREET GRILL LTD 777 SOLUTIONS LTD 777 STORES (WEST EALING) LTD 777 STORES LTD A…

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INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Appointment of Administrators – December 2018

7th January 2019 Commercial Credit Management |

Administration notices have been issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 06132417 LTD ACADEMY CLASS LTD ACCURATE LASER CUTTING (LEEDS) LTD ADVENTURES IN FURNITURE LTD AIR AND CARGO SERVICES LTD ALCHEMY FACILITIES LTD ALMTONE LTD AMICUS FINANCE PLC ANOTHERDATE LTD ATLANTIS ENTERPRISES LTD AVIDEAN LTD BADDOW HOSPITAL COMPANY LTD BARNSDALE HILLS LTD…

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Business lender enters administration

4th January 2019 Commercial Credit Management |

Amicus Finance has announced on its website that it has entered administration. A site statement said ” On December 20th, 2018, Mark Robert Fry, Jamie Taylor and Kirstie Jane Provan were appointed Joint Administrators of Amicus Finance plc (In Administration),(the Company). The Joint Administrators act as agent of the Company and without liability. The news…

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RSM appoints new Director

4th January 2019 Commercial Credit Management |

RSM has announced the appointment of Mike Gahir as a director in its Birmingham office. Gahir will be tasked with building RSM’s debt advisory practice across the Midlands. He will also have a specific responsibility for business development through building relationships with corporates and intermediaries across the region. Gahir joins RSM from Santander UK Corporate…

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One in ten UK companies are a ‘zombie business’

2nd January 2019 Commercial Credit Management |

Over one in ten (11%) UK companies is just paying the interest on its debts, rather than repaying the debt itself, according to new research from insolvency and restructuring trade body R3. Only being able to pay the interest, not the original debt itself, is one potential sign of a so-called ‘zombie business’ – a…

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Rise in business insolvencies predicted for 2019

21st December 2018 Commercial Credit Management |

Insolvency specialist, Begbies Traynor, expects corporate failures to continue rising next year, as continuing Brexit uncertainty and the tough high street climate take their toll. Begbies Traynor’s made the prediction as part of their latest results announcement which indicates that profits and revenues were up in the six months to October on the back of…

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BDO and Moore Stephens exchange contracts on merger

21st December 2018 Mergers and Acquisitions |

Top ten accountancy and business advisory firms BDO and Moore Stephens have exchanged contracts confirming a merger that will create the largest UK accountant and business adviser focused on entrepreneurially-spirited, fast-growing businesses and high-net-worth individuals. The exchange of contracts, confirms a deal that will cement BDO’s position as the UK’s leading AIM-market auditor and will enhance the combined…

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Accountant banned for assisting clients to defraud creditors

20th December 2018 Commercial Credit Management |

An accountant has been disqualified, by the Insolvency Service, from running companies after he helped one of his clients to defraud creditors of more than £1.65 million. Paul Manley was disqualified for 12 years on 11 December 2018 and his ban is effective from 1 January 2019. Incorporated in 1994, County West Commercial Services Ltd…

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