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Developing A Corporate Insolvency Framework For Nigeria., Chioma Ezinne Adiele
Developing A Corporate Insolvency Framework For Nigeria., Chioma Ezinne Adiele
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An important indicator of a country’s economic strength is the resilience of its businesses, as evidenced by their ability to survive insolvency, reorganize, and return to profitability. Before a rescue process is commenced, it is important to determine the viability of the company to avoid deferred liquidations. When a viable corporation is insolvent, the going concern of the company should be preserved because the corporation is worth more to its creditors alive than dead. When a corporation is not viable, the swift sale of the assets as a going concern has the same purpose of rescuing the business to maximize …
Real Estate Investment Trusts In Canada, Samita Pachai
Real Estate Investment Trusts In Canada, Samita Pachai
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The Canadian real estate investment trust (REIT) industry began in the early 1990s and, over the past twenty years, the legislative landscape governing REITs has changed dramatically. This dissertation examines how REIT legislation has progressed in Canada and the effects it has had on the industry as a whole. After examining the basic characteristics of a REIT, an overview of the legislative evolution is presented. This thesis argues that recent legislation has been successful in allowing REITs to flourish, with 48 public equity REITs now trading in Canada comprising a market capitalization of over CAD 50 billion. A thorough examination …