Insolvency News

Tax – Related Issues for GB/NI Licensed Insolvency Practitioners

Following discussions between R3 and HMRC on tax-related issues the following Notices have been issued:


Insolvency Practising Certificate Holders - Insolvency Compliance Review


Insolvency Service GB/NI - Annual Review of Regulation

The Insolvency Service’s Annual Review of Regulation for 2012 has been published. The review includes details of the agency’s monitoring activities as oversight regulator as well as the outcomes from disciplinary action by regulators during 2012.


The Insolvency Service (GB) has announced reforms to the regulatory framework for Insolvency Practitioners.  


FAQs relating to regulatory and disciplinary issues surrounding the Personal Insolvency Act 2012

CARB has received a number of queries over the past few months regarding the implications  of the Personal Insolvency Act  2012 in the context of CARB’s regulatory and disciplinary processes. A ‘frequently asked questions’ (FAQ) helpsheet has been prepared to assist members.The FAQs are available by clicking here.


Joint Guidance on Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) Mis-Selling Claims Issued

The Recognised Professional Bodies, R3 and The  Debt Resolution Forum have issued joint guidance for Insolvency Practitioners who are dealing with individual voluntary arrangements or bankruptcy cases, which deals with the issues that may arise when the debtor may have been mis-sold PPI. The guidance covers matters such as the status of a mis-selling claim in an IVA, set off, dealing with tax and case closure.  You can access the guidance here.


Consultation on Statements of Insolvency Practice Update on the Insolvency Service's response to the consultation on 'Reforming the Regulatory Framework for Insolvency Practitioners.Joint Insolvency Newsletter - Summer 2011Joint Insolvency Newsletter - Winter 2011CARB's submission to DETNI Consultation on Policy - Modernising & Streamlining of Insolvency Procedures.