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HMCTS updates for probate practitioners: June 2025
- 02 Jul 2025
We update you on the outcome of our latest meeting with HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS). These meetings provide a platform for us to raise your feedback and help us to understand any operational issues affecting probate practitioners. Find out the latest information on operational performance, service updates and technical developments. We also provide an update on the feedback and questions that were raised during the meeting.
Financial sanctions: The Basics
- 30 Jun 2025
OFSI has released a new video series, ‘Financial Sanctions: The Basics’. This series provides high level, accessible guidance on OFSI’s processes and how to comply with financial sanctions obligations.
Annual return FAQs for firms accredited for legal services
- 26 Jun 2025
We have prepared these responses to frequently asked questions to assist firms with understanding recent changes to the annual return. These changes have been made in anticipation of new regulations that will come into effect later in 2025.
Just launched: Insolvencybites – our new bitesize training video series
- 20 Jun 2025
Our new series of short, focused videos created to help insolvency practitioners stay on top of key regulatory topics is now available and can be used to support your CPD.
Disciplinary update: June 2025
- 19 Jun 2025
Take note of the latest disciplinary cases to ensure you or your firm are not making similar mistakes.
Companies House update: ACSPs and the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act
- 12 Jun 2025
Our recent webinar explained the latest requirements, the risks of providing ACSP services and how they impact your firm and clients.
Improvements to navigation of GOV.UK sanctions content
- 12 Jun 2025
Following a cross-government review and an ask from users for clearer, better structured sanctions content, the GOV website has introduced some changes.
Proposed changes to SIP14: A Receiver’s Responsibility to Preferential Creditors
- 11 Jun 2025
Following a review, the Joint Insolvency Committee (JIC) has decided that Statement of Insolvency Practice 14 should be updated not only to reflect the introduction of HMRC’s secondary preferential status in 2020 but also extended to apply to all types of insolvency appointment, not just receiverships and to apply in all of the jurisdictions.
Regulation and Conduct News June 2025
- 11 Jun 2025
Read the latest audit monitoring results and register for any of three accompanying webinars. Make sure you’re familiar with new guidance on the imminent changes to the Code of Ethics and register for a number of insolvency-related events. We also announce the results of our consultation regarding the administration of oaths.
2025 Legal Services Regulatory Update webinar recording – now available
- 11 Jun 2025
Tune in to the recording of the 2025 Legal Services Regulatory Update and access the resources from the webinar to stay up to date on regulatory matters for probate practitioners.
Crossing the Line – ICAEW’s powerful new educational audit drama now available
- 10 Jun 2025
ICAEW has launched its most compelling training film yet: Crossing the Line, a gripping drama that brings to life the complex ethical challenges faced by auditors. The film is now freely available to all ICAEW-registered audit firms for use in training UK-based employees. Global networks and non-registered firms can also access the film through a licensing arrangement.
Autumn 2025 changes to Legal Services Regulations
- 06 Jun 2025
Following a consultation process, new Legal Services Regulations are planned for autumn 2025 which will implement two key changes regarding the administration of oaths and complaints handling. These new regulations are subject to approval by the Legal Services Board.
Engagement letters for accredited legal services firms
- 06 Jun 2025
ICAEW has a number of resources to support our accredited legal services firms. Amongst these are engagement letter templates with sample wordings to help you draft your own engagement letters. Read what changes have been made to Schedule Q, the template for legal services firms.
ICAEW response to LSB Consultation on Upholding Professional Ethical Duties
- 04 Jun 2025
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ICAEW has responded to the Legal Services Board's (LSB) consultation on its proposed statement of policy on upholding professional ethical duties. ICAEW Chartered Accountants are expected to demonstrate the highest standards of professional conduct, and we welcome the LSB’s proposed statement of policy on upholding professional ethical duties. This response, dated 28 May 2025, represents ICAEW's views as an Approved Regulator and Licensing Authority under the Legal Services Act 2007.
HMRC request for information from insolvency practitioners
- 04 Jun 2025
Respond to HMRC's latest survey which focuses on insolvency practitioners' experiences with getting a repayment or refund from HMRC. By sharing your insights, you help ensure that a wide range of views from the entire sector are considered.
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