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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Limits of Interpretation in the Process of Liquidating Capital Companies

The article discusses the tax implications of transferring liquidation assets to shareholders during the liquidation process, highlighting conflicts in Polish tax law interpretation.

Feb 27 • 10:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK skip hire firm plunged into liquidation after being in business for 24 years

Midland Skip Hire Limited, a Nottinghamshire skip hire firm established in 2002, has gone into liquidation following a winding-up order from HMRC, leading to job losses and insolvency proceedings.

Feb 26 • 23:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What can partners do when liquidating a civil partnership?

The article discusses the options available to partners during the liquidation of a civil partnership in Poland.

Feb 26 • 19:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'All the Money is Sequestered': The Drama of Will Bank Clients After Central Bank Liquidation

The liquidation of Will Bank by Brazil's Central Bank has left many clients, particularly in the northeast, without access to their funds, causing significant distress among users reliant on the bank for basic living expenses.

Feb 26 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Superintendence of Popular Economy and Solidarity Ordered Liquidation of Incoop Cooperative in Ambato

The Superintendence of Popular Economy and Solidarity has ordered the liquidation of the Incoop cooperative located in Ambato, Ecuador, due to its violation of financial regulations.

Feb 25 • 23:03 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Deal to salvage Zone RV leaves caravan customers short-changed

Essential Caravans acquires Zone RV, leaving existing customers without the caravans they paid for, while the new owners offer a solution at cost price.

Feb 24 • 03:42 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Dollars: February could end with a significant drop in foreign currency liquidation

In February, Argentina's agro-exportation sector is projected to see a $1.4 billion liquidation of foreign currency, down $450 million from January.

Feb 23 • 20:46 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Currency Truce: The Official Dollar Falls Again and Consolidates Below $1400

The official dollar continues to decline, settling below $1400 amid economic factors such as increased export currency liquidation and a weaker global dollar.

Feb 23 • 15:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Public Accounts Ministry requests TCU to lift secrecy of the Master case

The Brazilian Public Accounts Ministry has requested the TCU to lift the total secrecy imposed on the investigation involving the Central Bank and the liquidation of Banco Master.

Feb 20 • 19:51 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Namibia: Former Air Namibia Employees Remain Unpaid

Former Air Namibia employees are seeking an urgent Supreme Court hearing regarding unpaid severance packages due to a dispute with liquidators following the airline's liquidation.

Feb 19 • 05:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Pleno Bank is liquidated, but those with Credcesta loans must continue payments

The liquidation of Pleno Bank requires borrowers with Credcesta loans to continue making payments despite the bank's closure.

Feb 18 • 21:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

FGC has already paid 84% of creditors of Banco Master, totaling R$ 37.2 billion

The Credit Guarantee Fund (FGC) has disbursed R$ 37.2 billion to creditors of Banco Master, accounting for 84% of total payments due.

Feb 18 • 16:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dollar opens lower with attention to the liquidation of Banco Pleno, Focus, and Fed minutes

The dollar opened lower in Brazil as investors monitored the liquidation of Banco Pleno and awaited various economic indicators.

Feb 18 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Who is Augusto Lima, owner of Banco Pleno and former partner of Daniel Vorcaro

The article discusses the recent liquidation of Banco Pleno, led by Augusto Lima, and his controversial past, including connections with notable political figures and involvement in fraud cases.

Feb 18 • 15:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Augusto Lima, former partner of Vorcaro, spent R$ 600 million of his assets to try to save Pleno

Augusto Lima had to spend around R$ 600 million of his wealth to honor banking obligations until the liquidation of the Pleno bank was announced.

Feb 18 • 14:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

With Pleno, the case amount for FGC exceeds R$ 50 billion

The extrajudicial liquidation of Banco Pleno raises the total compensation amount for the FGC related to the Master case to R$ 51.8 billion.

Feb 18 • 13:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Liquidations of Master, Will Bank and Pleno Banks will leave a deficit of more than R$ 50 billion in the FGC

The liquidation of Master, Will Bank, and Pleno banks is expected to cost the FGC around R$ 51.8 billion in payouts to affected clients and investors.

Feb 18 • 13:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Banco Pleno ends a trajectory marked by renaming, sale, and restructuring

The liquidation of Banco Pleno by the Central Bank of Brazil marks the end of its tumultuous journey characterized by frequent changes in control and unsuccessful attempts at stabilization.

Feb 18 • 12:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

What happens to those who have accounts and investments at Banco Pleno; 160 thousand have FGC guarantee

The Central Bank's decision to liquidate Banco Pleno affects around 160,000 customers who had accounts and investments with the institution.

Feb 18 • 12:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

FGC says Pleno bank has 160 thousand creditors with R$ 4.9 billion to receive in guarantees

The Credit Guarantee Fund (FGC) reported that Pleno bank has an estimated 160,000 creditors eligible for R$ 4.9 billion in guarantees following its extrajudicial liquidation.

Feb 18 • 11:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning DF on Wednesday, February 18, 2026

This article highlights various news events in Brazil, including a banking liquidation, political decisions, a Carnaval parade controversy, and incidents of violence.

Feb 18 • 11:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: DF2 of Tuesday, February 17, 2026

The article covers various events and developments in Brazil, including political decisions, bank liquidation, and incidents during Rio's Carnival.

Feb 18 • 11:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Central Bank decrees liquidation of Banco Pleno, which was part of Master

The Central Bank of Brazil has announced the judicial liquidation of Banco Pleno S.A., extending the same status to its affiliated company, Pleno Distribuidora, due to compliance and management issues.

Feb 18 • 10:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

BC decrees liquidation of Banco Pleno, which was part of the Master conglomerate

Brazil's Central Bank has decreed the extrajudicial liquidation of Banco Pleno, linked to the Master conglomerate, amid financial fraud investigations.

Feb 18 • 10:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

About 20,000 customers of Askon and Sotka have not received their orders – the estate manager explains how to proceed

Approximately 20,000 customers of Askon and Sotka have not received their orders following the bankruptcy of Indoor Group, but most stores have reopened safely under supervision as liquidation sales commence.

Feb 18 • 08:24 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

BRB announces resignation of advisors linked to Reag

BRB (Banco de Brasília) announced the resignation of two advisors whose appointments were linked to the Reag-managed fund Borneo, which is under liquidation.

Feb 17 • 00:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The liquidations of Askon and Sotka have quietly begun – this is what it looked like in Helsinki

The liquidation sales of the furniture chains Askon and Sotka, which went bankrupt, have commenced across Finland, creating crowds as stores reopen after the company's financial difficulties.

Feb 16 • 15:19 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"All that for ending up on the pavement": after two judicial recoveries, the French brand Alinea risks liquidation

The French furniture brand Alinea faces potential liquidation after the unexpected withdrawal of its sole potential buyer, raising concerns among employees about the future of the company.

Feb 13 • 18:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Are we really going to split the bill?

The article discusses the implications of a public statement by the CEO of Itaú bank regarding the financial repercussions of the liquidation of Banco Master, especially from the perspective of marginalized communities.

Feb 13 • 04:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Renan says TCU minister was pressured by the centrão to 'unsell' Master

Senator Renan Calheiros claims that the TCU minister was pressured by the centrão political faction to reverse the liquidation of Banco Master.

Feb 12 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Technical Area of TCU delivers report to Minister on technical procedure in documents from the liquidation of Master by BC

The technical area of the Brazilian Court of Auditors (TCU) has submitted a report regarding the liquidation of the Master Bank to Minister Jhonatan de Jesus.

Feb 11 • 20:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Dia supermarkets recognize a loss of R$ 166 million in CDB from Letsbank

Dia supermarkets, currently in judicial recovery, acknowledged a loss of R$ 166.6 million related to an agreement with Letsbank before its liquidation.

Feb 10 • 23:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Senator requests KPMG and PwC to provide clarifications about Banco Master

Senator Damares Alves has requested that audit firms KPMG and PwC explain their audit procedures regarding Banco Master's financial statements before its liquidation.

Feb 10 • 20:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Agent from the Central Bank who made an error in the Master case will be held accountable for conduct, says President of the TCU

Brazil's TCU president announced that Central Bank agents will be held accountable for errors made during the liquidation of the Master bank.

Feb 10 • 18:49 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Senate Commission Approves Invitations to Vorcaro and Lima, from Master, and Requests for Information from the Federal Police and BRB

The Senate's Economic Affairs Commission approved invitations for former banker Daniel Vorcaro and his former partner Augusto Lima to provide information regarding the liquidation of Banco Master.

Feb 10 • 15:53 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Clothing retailer Eddie Bauer will begin liquidation sales

Eddie Bauer is set to start liquidation sales as it prepares to close its Canadian stores following bankruptcy filings in the U.S. and plans for additional filings in Canada.

Feb 10 • 14:40 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

This "Maxima" store will temporarily close its doors: starts liquidation sale

A popular Maxima store in Klaipėda will temporarily close for renovations, beginning a liquidation sale immediately.

Feb 10 • 10:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

How taxpayer money could end up being used to cover part of the billion-dollar hole of Banco Master

Banco Master’s liquidation raises concerns that Brazilian taxpayers might bear financial losses due to large deficits linked to the bank.

Feb 10 • 10:13 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Last-minute administration blocks fire sale of billionaire's coal mine

Sanjeev Gupta's Tahmoor Coal mine is placed into voluntary administration to prevent liquidation amid ongoing financial turmoil.

Feb 10 • 06:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Bithumb's 60 trillion won overpayment leads to 64 forced liquidations... market share surprisingly rises

Bithumb experienced 64 forced liquidations following an overpayment of Bitcoin worth 60 trillion won, yet its market share unexpectedly increased.

Feb 10 • 01:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Liquidation in California: Mollie Stone’s of San Mateo closes its 42nd Street store after 25 years and liquidates its inventory

Mollie Stone’s Markets is closing its 42nd Street store in San Mateo, California, after 25 years of operation, citing market dynamics and infrastructure limitations as reasons for the closure.

Feb 9 • 23:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Eight pension funds from states and municipalities that invested in Master are in deficit

Eight state and municipal pension funds that invested in financial letters from the Master Bank are reported to be in deficit following an extrajudicial liquidation ordered by the Central Bank of Brazil.

Feb 9 • 09:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Former BRB Director Removed Over Master Case Returns to Banking Agency and Seeks Discretion

Dario Oswaldo Garcia Júnior has returned to a banking agency after being removed from his director role at BRB amid an investigation related to the liquidation of Banco Master.

Feb 8 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Almost 3 months after liquidation, much remains to be investigated in the Master case

Nearly three months after the extrajudicial liquidation of Master Bank, investigations reveal a complex web of financial and political ramifications.

Feb 7 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TCU concludes inspection on Master case at the Central Bank

The inspection by the TCU on the Central Bank's conduct in the liquidation of Banco Master has been concluded, and Minister Jhonatan de Jesus will now review the technical report to make a decision, likely in favor of the Central Bank's actions.

Feb 6 • 22:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

CVM creates group to analyze information about Banco Master, Reag and entities linked to the case

The Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) has established a working group to investigate information related to the Master conglomerate, Reag, and other associated entities following the liquidation of Banco Master amid ongoing fraud investigations.

Feb 6 • 21:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Technical area of TCU concludes report on Master case, and will now send document to the reporting minister

The technical area of the TCU has completed its report regarding the liquidation of Banco Master and will submit it to Minister Jhonatan de Jesus within 10 to 15 days for further review.

Feb 6 • 20:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

UK broadband company shuts as customers told to 'cancel direct debits'

VISPA, a UK broadband provider, has ceased trading and has advised customers to cancel their direct debits and seek alternative internet services.

Feb 6 • 09:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Bankruptcy arrangement - an alternative to the liquidation of an insolvent debtor's enterprise

The article discusses bankruptcy arrangements as a viable alternative to the liquidation of insolvent businesses in Poland.

Feb 6 • 04:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Marixa Balli, amid the liquidation of her business, fully responded to Esteban Mirol: "You are not on my radar"

Marixa Balli defended herself against Esteban Mirol's criticism regarding the textile industry and shared her focus on liquidating her clothing brand amidst its closure due to economic struggles.

Feb 5 • 20:00 UTC

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