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Disciplinary update: August 2025
- 29 Aug 2025
Take note of the latest disciplinary cases to ensure you or your firm are not making similar mistakes.
Insolvency News, Issue 16
- 29 Aug 2025
Read our guidance on the recent High Court decision affecting MVLs, plus take this last chance to respond to the SIP 14 consultation, learn about upcoming changes to the Insolvency Code of Ethics and don't miss CPD opportunities and useful resources.
Guidance for IPs on recent High Court decision about MVLs
- 29 Aug 2025
The recent first instance High Court decision of Noal SCSP & Ors v Novalpina Capital LLP & Ors [2025] EWHC 1392 (Ch) contradicts the long-standing approach taken by much of the insolvency profession to Members Voluntary Liquidations (“MVL”). Read guidance on what steps insolvency practitioners can take in light of the decision, ahead of the conclusion of an appeals process.
New UKFIU video resources
- 22 Aug 2025
The UKFIU has released a series of six short videos highlighting best practice for submitting Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). Covering key topics such as glossary codes, reasons for suspicion and what happens after submitting a DAML or DATF, the videos are designed to support firms in improving the quality of their SARs.
Sole practice auditors – have you appointed an alternate?
- 20 Aug 2025
An important change was made to the UK Audit Regulations on 1 June 2025 (see regulation 2.02A) which requires sole practice auditors to appoint an alternate. If you are a sole practice auditor, you have until 1 December 2025 to appoint your alternate (if you do not have one in place already).
HMRC bulletin: dedicated mailbox for invoice submissions
- 20 Aug 2025
In HMRC’s latest bulletin for insolvency practitioners, they provide guidance on best way to contact them to avoid delays when settling invoices.
Revised Statement of Insolvency Practice 14: the Cinderella SIP?
- 20 Aug 2025
Insolvency practitioners will have recently been alerted to the fact that the Joint Insolvency Committee is consulting on revisions to Statement of Insolvency Practice 14 – a receiver’s responsibility to preferential creditors (SIP 14).
Insolvencybites – Case progression
- 20 Aug 2025
Allison Broad, Head of Insolvency Monitoring at ICAEW, explains why case progression is a key focus during monitoring visits – outlining common causes of delay, including HMRC claims, and tips to help insolvency practitioners reduce hold-ups.
SARs Reporter Booklet July 2025
- 18 Aug 2025
Read a sanitised summary of feedback from law enforcement agencies on their use of SARs.
Regulation and Conduct News August 2025
- 13 Aug 2025
This month, we highlight upcoming changes to PII requirements coming into effect next month, invite you to register for our next Audit Monitoring Insights webinar, and share key information on authorised corporate service providers and ID verification. Also, an article on inheritance tax, guidance on the updated Insolvency Code of Ethics, and a reminder that the consultation on probate fees closes next week.
Audit monitoring insights: larger audit firms and complex audits – webinar highlights
- 12 Aug 2025
In the second webinar of our audit monitoring insights series, our Quality Assurance Department explored the challenges and common findings from audit monitoring reviews of larger firms handling more complex audits. The session offered practical insights and regulatory updates to help firms enhance audit quality.
ACSPs: meeting the Companies House IDV standard
- 07 Aug 2025
In our second article on the new Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) scheme at Companies House, we delve further into identity verification (IDV) and discuss what you need to do if you decide to offer verification services to your clients.
New AMLbites videos
- 07 Aug 2025
Two new AMLbites videos focusing on changes made by Companies House regarding ACSP registration and meeting the Companies House ID verification standards are now available.
Updated Code of Ethics for insolvency practitioners
- 06 Aug 2025
Approved by the Joint Insolvency Committee and issued by ICAEW, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland and the Insolvency Practitioners Association, the main revisions, which include changes relating to professional behaviour, role and mindset, and technology.
Updates to IGP: Dealing with complaints
- 06 Aug 2025
From 1 October 2025, updates to the “Insolvency Guidance Paper: Dealing with complaints” will take effect. Read about what’s changed.
Anti-money laundering reforms: what accountants need to know
- 01 Aug 2025
Key changes will affect accountants, company service providers and anti-money laundering supervisors, with a stronger focus on risk, transparency and enforcement. Find out what they mean for you.
Authorised corporate service providers (ACSP) and ID verification
- 01 Aug 2025
Companies House has recently made changes which aim to improve transparency, help its register become more accurate and give those searching for company information greater confidence. We explain how the changes will impact your clients and your firm.
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