The revised trust deed was approved by JIC and each of the RPBs following consultation with the profession and wider sector stakeholders.
Summary of Changes
The main changes in the revised SIP 3.3 relate to the principles, key compliance standards and standards of specific application being, as far as practicable, aligned with the recently revised SIP 3.1 relating to individual voluntary arrangements taking account of Scots law, trust deed procedures, appropriate terminology, etc.
The language of the SIP has also been simplified, made gender-neutral and updated in line with JIC drafting guidance.
The application of certain paragraphs to protected trust deeds and unprotected trust deeds has been clarified and restatements of legislative provisions have been removed as far as possible.
Finally, the key elements of the Accountant in Bankruptcy’s PTD Protocol have been incorporated. As the SIP is principles-based, these are not incorporated using the same style/wording/process, but the underlying principles and standards are consistent and will bring regulatory force to the Protocol requirements.
Implementation
The revised SIP 3.3 applies to trust deeds signed on or after 1 November 2023.
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