We have seen a significant number of family-run businesses breakdown due to financial distress in the last twelve months. By the time a business is in financial distress, strained family relationships are often compounded further with money worries. If you're setting out to establish a business with family members, it is vital to recognise the inherent risks.
ASIC has largely won a landmark case against Melbourne businessman Bill Lewski, former federal health minister Michael Wooldridge and other directors of failed property group Prime Trust, with the High Court ruling the men had breached their duties as directors. The High Court found it “cannot ignore the injustice caused to members by an amendment that permits $33 million of their equity to be paid away without authority”. The Federal Court is to reassess the penalties and disqualification periods for the directors.
In a letter to Malcolm Turnbull last week Bill Shorten has suggested an extension of the inquiry, an apology and compensation scheme were the “least the government can do” in the future. SR Group sees this as a step forward in advocating for reform in the financial sector.
Investing money is always a trade-off between risk and return. Just like most things in life; the greater the risk, the greater the reward. Not all risk is the same, however, and we should aim to eliminate risk wherever possible, especially with our money.
When investing your money, you want to worry about the success of your investment; will the company’s new project be successful? Will it be profitable enough to pay the dividends I am looking for? What you don’t want to be worrying about is the safety of the investment itself, whether you’ve been scammed and whether the assets you bought genuinely exist. Our investment tips will assist you in navigating the investment landscape for 2018. Download the guide.
Being a director of a company comes with certain privileges and responsibilities, which must be managed with care. If you don’t stay on top of your responsibilities as a director, you can end up in significant financial and judicial trouble as a result. If at any stage, you are unsure about the position of your company or your obligations as a director, seek professional advice immediately.
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