Alison Curry examines the differing approaches adopted north and south of the border to CVL closure and court involvement. For over a decade, the buzzword across regulation has been ‘transparency’. The BBC’s complaints handling processes were recently accused of lacking it and the Insolvency Service has just consulted on whether those applying its regulatory objectives […]
Read MoreYou can preview the different types of content included in our new modular Compliance Awareness Online Learning course in our free samples. They will take just a few minutes to view or complete. Click here to access the free samples. Instructional video content Concise, comprehensive videos that you can watch, learning when and where is most convenient for you. Reference […]
Read MoreVideo: https://player.vimeo.com/video/355057723 Insolvency Support Services’ training division, ISS Training, has launched an innovative new Compliance Awareness Online Learning course, adding an online learning platform to the firm’s course delivery methods. The course is delivered in four topical modules: anti-money laundering, data privacy, vulnerability awareness, and ethics and professional standards. Alison Curry, a director of Insolvency […]
Read MoreEffective compliance awareness A frequent observation among our clients is how, increasingly, insolvency practice seems to be less about applying the Insolvency Act and rules and more about meeting other obligations; whether it be anti-money laundering (AML), GDPR, vulnerability awareness or the ever-evolving expectations of the regulators. But ensuring you and your team have a […]
Read MoreThe R3 in Scotland Committee has invited expressions of interest in joining and becoming part of an exciting initiative to form a sub-committee of ‘NextGen’ and ‘young professionals’ to guide the shape and values of the profession in Scotland into the future. It will be a requirement for all initial members of the sub-committee to be […]
Read MoreInsolvency Support Services director Eileen Maclean has been included in the prestigious TRI 250, the exclusive group of senior professionals across the turnaround, restructuring and insolvency profession. As an index of influence and best practice, leading trade journal Credit Strategy’s TRI 250 recognises those responsible for the progression of industry standards, and inspiring excellence across […]
Read MoreInsolvency Support Services director Eileen Maclean is to chair and present at the Law Society of Scotland’s Insolvency and Debt Recovery conference next month. Taking place at the 200 SVS venue in Glasgow on 5 September, the conference will look at key issues and challenges faced by professionals operating in the increasingly complex world of […]
Read MoreThe recent R3 Scotland newsletter highlighted some concerns about the time taken for some court reporters to respond, with a request for evidence if appropriate. We are aware that not all users of court reporters are based in Scotland, and that not everyone is a member of R3. Therefore, if you are experiencing these delays […]
Read MoreIt’s a clean sweep for ISS Training’s students in the June 2019 CPI and CPPI exam sitting. Every single one of our candidates has passed their exam, with a third achieving a merit. CPI Chris Addison, 180 Advisory George Elliott, Campbell Dallas Emma Hardie, Cowan & Partners Jemma Kirk, Thomson Cooper (with merit) Kirsti Kornav, […]
Read MoreInsolvency Support Services’ Director Eileen Maclean is a member of the IPA’s Standards, Ethics and Regulatory Liaison Committee. She was recently interviewed for an IPA communications feature. Here’s what she said. What is your career background? After a couple of years in the accountancy profession, I found my spiritual home in insolvency. I stumbled into […]
Read MoreNotice punctuality is much more than a virtue for IPs. Many actions by office-holders (or directors in respect of prospective appointments) require the delivery of a notice to categories of persons (typically creditors), providing certain specified notice periods. The Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 formalised the rules around notice, deemed date of delivery and […]
Read MoreInsolvency Support Services director Alison Curry will be speaking about “Compliance around the edge” at the R3 Personal Insolvency Forum in Birmingham on 18 June and Huddersfield on 25 June. We’re looking forward to a wide-ranging discussion at the event on the key issues and challenges facing insolvency practitioners in the personal insolvency market in […]
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