IAIR Annual Conference: insight from the Insolvency Service
In this blog, our senior leaders share their thoughts and reflections after attending the IAIR’s Annual Conference and AGM.
Whatever you do, don’t click on the link!
During International Fraud Awareness Week, Neil Freebury, our Head of Intelligence, talks about fraud and the importance of not clicking on that suspect link.
Speak Up Week at the Insolvency Service
During Speak Up Week at the Insolvency Service, we held a number of events, while reminding colleagues of the importance of speaking out if they are uncomfortable, and the routes available to them should they want to raise concerns.
New investigative powers: enforcement success thanks to teamwork
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Steven Fifer, Posted on:
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Disqualification, Enforcement, Investigation and enforcement
At the end of 2021, the Insolvency Service secured new powers to tackle directors from abusing the dissolution process and walking away without paying their debts. In this blog, we explore how the agency secured several disqualifications in 2022 using the new powers to tackle bounce back loan abuse.
Celebrating customer service at the Insolvency Service
During National Customer Service Week, the Insolvency Service’s Customer Services Operational Delivery Lead, Ashleigh Finnigan shared some thoughts about what excellent customer services means to the Insolvency Service.
Cryptocurrencies: the new gold rush or wild west for scams?
Cryptocurrencies are becoming more popular and can be accessed by anyone. Read our blog to understand the type of scams out there and how you can better protect yourself.
A very Victorian scam: the story of Ernest Terah Hooley
A very Victorian scam. Read the story of Ernest Terah Hooley, who went from being the go-to man for investors to being found guilty of fraudulently misrepresenting shares.
Disqualification claims: a judge’s view
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Steven Fifer, Posted on:
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Disqualification, Investigation and enforcement, Legal services
Professional Support Lawyer, Matt Pope, hosted a learning and development event where leading insolvency expert, His Honour Judge Abbas Mithani QC, spoke about disqualifications from a judge’s point of view.
Uncovering potential at the Insolvency Service: Learning at Work Week
In our second blog to celebrate Learning at Work Week 2022 (LaWW), we look at why learning at work is so important to the Insolvency Service and what activities took place during LaWW.
Continuing professional development at the Insolvency Service
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Jason Pawlin, Posted on:
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Official Receiver Services, Working for the Insolvency Service
To mark Learning at Work Week 2022, a couple of our Official Receivers write about the difficult task of achieving the Joint Insolvency Examination Board (JIEB) qualification.