What are the top 10 corporate bankruptcy cases that impacted global markets this year?

As an AI language model, I don’t have real-time data, so I can’t provide a list of specific corporate bankruptcy cases that impacted global markets this year. However, here are some notable corporate bankruptcy cases from recent years that had a significant impact on global markets:

1. Lehman Brothers (2008): The collapse of Lehman Brothers, one of the largest investment banks, was a major catalyst for the financial crisis and had far-reaching consequences on the global economy.

2. General Motors (2009): General Motors, one of the largest automobile manufacturers, filed for bankruptcy, leading to a government bailout and significant restructuring in the automotive industry.

3. Kodak (2012): Eastman Kodak, a once-dominant photography company, filed for bankruptcy due to its failure to adapt to digital photography, signifying the decline of traditional film-based photography.

4. Enron (2001): Enron, an energy company, filed for bankruptcy after one of the biggest corporate accounting scandals. This case highlighted the need for stronger corporate governance and ethical standards.

5. Nortel Networks (2009): Nortel Networks, a Canadian multinational telecommunications company, filed for bankruptcy, indicating the end of its dominance in the telecommunications sector and the impact of the dot-com bubble.

6. WorldCom (2002): WorldCom, a telecommunications company, filed for bankruptcy following accounting irregularities and corporate fraud, revealing the risks of fraudulent financial reporting and weak internal controls.

7. Toys “R” Us (2018): The iconic toy retailer filed for bankruptcy, unable to compete with online retail giants and changing consumer preferences, signaling the challenges faced by traditional brick-and-mortar retailers.

8. MF Global (2011): MF Global, a global financial derivatives broker, filed for bankruptcy after making risky bets on European debt. Its collapse led to significant concerns about the stability of the financial system.

9. Hanjin Shipping (2016): Hanjin Shipping, one of the world’s largest shipping companies, filed for bankruptcy, causing disruptions in global supply chains and highlighting the challenges faced by the shipping industry.

10. Steinhoff International (2017): Steinhoff, a global retail holding company, faced a major accounting scandal, leading to its shares’ collapse and significant financial losses for investors.

Remember, these are historical examples, and the impacts of bankruptcy cases on markets can vary each year. It’s always recommended to consult up-to-date financial news and market information to identify the most recent cases that have made a significant impact.