ABOUT THIS EPISODE
- Missed redemptions: Loan note holders in Armstrong Infrastructure & Property Finance (AIPF) and Armstrong Bridging International (ABI) left unpaid.
- Liquidation begins: ABI has entered Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation, with AIPF expected to follow.
- Asset transfers: Operations moved to Rivington Energy, now linked to Federated Hermes - raising concerns about continuity and accountability.
- Financial red flags: Directors admitted ABI could not meet liabilities; shortfall estimated at over £20m.
- Vanishing history: Director Andrew Newman rebranded under Rivington Energy, omitting Armstrong ties.
- Trustee concerns: Loan Note Debentures Ltd offered little real protection, no FCA regulation, no action when defaults hit.
- Key risks: CVL may shield directors while investors face heavy losses.
- Next steps for creditors:
- Liquidator contact: Michael Durkan, Durkan Cahill, Cheltenham (details provided).
- Contact Insolvency & Law at investigations@insolvencyandlaw.co.uk
to report experiences or seek confidential support.
Final thought: Armstrong investors face familiar warning signs, disappearing websites, asset transfers, unpaid loan notes, and directors moving on.
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