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Vice Media – From Billions to Bankruptcy

CICM

Vice Media file for bankruptcy Vice Media is an American-Canadian broadcaster that was once worth £5 Billion. Now, they are close to filing bankruptcy and a group of lenders look to take over Vice Media group for £180 Million for a meagre 3.6% Despite the comfort of ‘brand’, that is only one factor when it comes to extending credit.

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Is Your Credit Management Futureproof?

On Guard

With the current lack of certainty, finance teams must now focus on future-proofing their credit management. Having always been a key component, good credit management is now critical to business survival in these uncertain times. This is as true in credit management as any other area. Automation and AI.

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Coronavirus Crisis: 3 Tips for an Effective Data-Driven Credit Management Policy

On Guard

Coronavirus Crisis: 3 Tips for an Effective Data-Driven Credit Management Policy. Lately, it’s become impossible to switch on the news without hearing about the coronavirus crisis, economic recession or the rising number of bankruptcies. These are uncertain times. Adopt a personalised approach. Become stronger together.

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Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal of FDCPA Case Over Collection of Post-BK Student Loan

Account Recovery

The Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has affirmed the dismissal of a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case against a student loan servicer for continuing to attempt to collect a student loan debt after it had been discharged in bankruptcy because the plaintiff failed to follow the proper procedure.

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When will I get paid? Is a petition a good idea? – A guest blog by Menzies and Shoosmiths

CICM

If we compare them to August 2019 stats to reflect on a pre-pandemic scenario, they are up by some 42%, although bankruptcies are 58% lower. Petition for bankruptcy or winding up of a company. It must be over £750 for winding up a company or £5,000 for a bankruptcy. What are your options? Security: Legal Charge. Debt Claim.

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What is Insolvency?

CICM

It is often used as an alternative to liquidation or bankruptcy and aims to rescue the company as a going concern or achieve a better outcome for creditors than an immediate liquidation would. It is a form of insolvency that involves a court-supervised process aimed at helping the debtor to manage their debts and repay their creditors.

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Protect Your Cash Flow – Extending Payment Terms as a Recession Looms is Very Risky

AGA

From The Virtual Credit Manager. In addition, it raises the risk of loss from customer bankruptcy and resulting non-payment. Payment Terms define when a customer is supposed to pay your invoice for the products and/or services you provided, at your expense, using your cash.