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Insolvency News, Issue 14 (September 2023)

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25 Sep 2023

In this issue, read about guidance on succession planning, FCA’s ban on referral fees, options for UK officeholders, the impact of inflation on IPs, HMRC bulletins and upcoming webinars.

Insolvency News, Issue 13 (May 2023)

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02 May 2023

In this issue, read about SIP 16 reviews, insolvency compliance reviews, proposed changes to SIP 3.3 (Trust Deeds) and changes to our pre-visit information requests. You can also access resources such as webinar recordings and register for this year’s Restructuring & Insolvency Conference. Plus, make note of upcoming changes to CPD and other news in the Professional Standards Department.

Insolvency News, Issue 12 (February 2023)

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08 Feb 2023

In this issue, read some of the key outcomes from last year’s quality assurance monitoring visits, familiarise yourself with forthcoming changes to SIP 3.1, access HMRC’s latest bulletins and sign up to our next live webinar.

Insolvency News, Issue 11 (October 2022)

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07 Oct 2022

In this issue of Insolvency News, the Insolvency Service confirms work it is undertaking to support you in relation to Bounce Back Loans, HMRC issues new updates including one regarding Director’s Loan Accounts and there is an opportunity to sign up for two live insolvency webinars. We also invite you to apply for a remunerated role on our Insolvency Licensing Committee and highlight two recent articles from our series on the Future of Insolvency.

Insolvency News, issue 10 (August 2022)

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11 Aug 2022

This issue includes guidance on insolvency compliance reviews and how to avoid a breach of the ICAEW Insolvency Licensing Regulations, access to updated checklists for personal and corporate casework, invitations to join us for the Restructuring & Insolvency Community autumn roadshows and a pension scheme matters for insolvency professionals’ webinar, and the latest information on IP monitoring review and sanctions.

Insolvency News, Issue 9 (July 2022)

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29 Jun 2022

In this issue we invite you to join us at the virtual Restructuring & Insolvency roadshows and to the ‘Pension issues for Insolvency Practitioners’ webinar. And there are two important updates including an enforcement notice about debt management advertisements and guidance from HMRC on submitting VAT returns. The Regulatory and Conduct Annual Report 2021-2022 is also included as well as an on-demand conference session about online mediation from the negotiator’s perspective.

Insolvency News, Issue 8 (May 2022)

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20 May 2022

Read about an update to Dear IP Article 89 as well as common pitfalls associated with the Code of Ethics. There’s also an important and timely reminder about SIP 9 and the Code of Ethics in relation to the use of SIP 9 avoidance schemes. Find out more about the Restructuring & Insolvency conference, free for the first time. Watch on-demand webinars about energy supplier insolvencies and insolvency compliance and SIP 11 annual review requirements.

Insolvency News, Issue 7 (February 2022)

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10 Feb 2022

This issue includes an update from our quality assurance team on the return to face-to-face visits, our response to the government's proposals to modernise the insolvency sector and a chance to have your views heard on our proposals to update and simplify our disciplinary framework.

Insolvency News, Issue 6 (November 2021)

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18 Nov 2021

This issue includes updates from HMRC on their work to improve the customer journey for IPs, a reminder to ensure you have carried out your 2021 compliance review before the end of the year, as well as an article from the Insolvency Service encouraging the flexible and considerate treatment of customers following the growing number of energy supplier insolvencies.

Insolvency News, Issue 5 (August 2021)

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09 Aug 2021

This issue includes the latest bulletins from HMRC, new Defence Against Money Laundering guidance for insolvency practitioners and a consultation regarding SIP 3.1 (Individual Voluntary Arrangements).