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SIP 16 statements no longer need to be sent to ICAEW
- 07 Apr 2026
ICAEW-licensed insolvency practitioners (IPs) will be delighted by the news that they no longer need to submit copies of their SIP 16 statements to ICAEW - their recognised professional body (RPB).
Insolvency webinar: Restructuring plans – where are we now?
- 26 Mar 2026
Industry experts share their perspectives on the current restructuring landscape, how courts are applying plans in practice, and key considerations for practitioners.
Your firm’s duty to investigate complaints: investing time and learning lessons
- 24 Mar 2026
ICAEW requires firms to investigate complaints they receive from their clients. We talk to Carrie Langridge, Head of General, Compliance and Tax Investigations Team at ICAEW, who explains why addressing and resolving clients’ complaints internally is so important.
Changing of the guard: appointments as successor insolvency practitioners – key risks and responsibilities
- 09 Mar 2026
Taking on cases as a successor insolvency practitioner brings unique risks and responsibilities. In this article, Allison Broad, Head of Insolvency Monitoring at ICAEW, explores the challenges outlining steps for due diligence, resource planning and robust case management.
2025 monitoring results infographics
- 06 Mar 2026
Learn what our top findings were from monitoring reviews in 2025 by accessing our latest infographics for Probate and Oaths, DPB (Investment Business) and Insolvency.
Insolvency Monitoring Results 2025
- 06 Mar 2026
- PDF (106kb)
In 2025, we undertook 159 reviews with our accredited insolvency practitioners. Access our infographic to see the results and outcomes of those visits plus what help and support are available.
Quality Assurance monitoring feedback results
- 21 Jan 2026
Find out what our firms thought of the monitoring review process in 2025.
Insolvencybites - Transfer cases
- 15 Jan 2026
Allison Broad, Head of Insolvency Monitoring, outlines the risks of transfer cases, the importance of effective planning and handover, plus guidance and support available from ICAEW.
All available issues of Insolvency News e-newsletters
Insolvency News, Issue 16 (August 2025)
- Newsletter
- 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.
Insolvency News, Issue 15 (May 2024)
- Newsletter
- 23 May 2024
Read our latest update for information on some recent changes to our monitoring visit cycles and tips to ensure your visit goes smoothly. We also highlight upcoming events, provide guidance on how often you should reconcile estate accounts and remind you of recent common compliance issues to ensure you are not making similar mistakes.
Insolvency News, Issue 14 (September 2023)
- Newsletter
- 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)
- Newsletter
- 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)
- Newsletter
- 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)
- Newsletter
- 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)
- Newsletter
- 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)
- Newsletter
- 01 Jul 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.
HMRC Insolvency Guidance
New ways to contact HMRC’s MVL team
- Nov 2025
HMRC Insolvency Bulletin: Specified Charges in Insolvency
- Oct 2024
- PDF (112kb)
HMRC Insolvency Bulletin: Confidentiality and disclosure in personal insolvencies
- Oct 2024
- PDF (119kb)
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