2009
Tuesday 22/12/2009
AiB's offices will be closed for business on public holidays over the festive period.
Thursday 17/12/2009
In an independent survey, AiB achieved a 93% satisfaction rate among our main customer groups - debtors and creditors dealing directly with the Agency.
Friday 27/11/2009
AiB's offices will be closed on Monday 30 November 2009 due to the public holiday.
Monday 23/11/2009
Part 8 of the BAD Act commenced on 23 November 2009 and brings into force the new diligence of money attachment. Read on for more information.
Monday 16/11/2009
AiB's phones lines have been temporarily disabled due to a technical fault. We will resolve this problem as soon as possible and apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Wednesday 04/11/2009
A new telephony system is currently being installed within the AiB. Minor disruption to calls may occur during this installation period.
Thursday 22/10/2009
Shelter Scotland Event - Tackling Mortgage Repossessions: the Scottish approach
Wednesday 21/10/2009
Statistics showing insolvencies in the second quarter of year ending 31/03/10 have been published today, 21 October 2009, by the Accountant in Bankruptcy.
Tuesday 20/10/2009
Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) released its Annual Report and Accounts for 2008-09 today, 21 October 2009, noting a 25 per cent drop in overall cost to the public purse on the previous year.
Wednesday 14/10/2009
A key change has been made to the Accountant in Bankruptcy's 'Debtor Application Pack 1' which has taken effect from 1 October 2009.
Tuesday 13/10/2009
Press Release from R3, the Association of Business Recovery Professionals from 06 October 2009 re Company Voluntary Arrangements and pre-packs.
Tuesday 06/10/2009
AiB's website now holds information on legislation relating to corporate insolvency and its different procedures as well as Scottish forms relating to these.
Thursday 01/10/2009
Rosemary Winter-Scott takes over as The Accountant in Bankruptcy and Agency Chief Executive of AiB today, 1 October 2009.
Thursday 24/09/2009
With effect from 1 October 2009, all creditors who petition to make an individual bankrupt in a Scottish Court, must pay an administration fee of £100 to AiB.
Tuesday 22/09/2009
'The Debt Arrangement Scheme - Improving Access' is now in its consultation phase. More details and the Scottish Government's consultation document are now available to view.
Thursday 17/09/2009
The Accountant in Bankruptcy met with practitioners from across Scotland’s insolvency sector in Glasgow last week to look at what policy developments are underway in Government.
Wednesday 16/09/2009
Accountant in Bankruptcy's offices will be closed for public holidays on the afternoon of Friday 18 September and all day Monday 21 September
Thursday 27/08/2009
A Dear Trustee letter dated 21 August has been published and issued. Please read on for more details.
Friday 14/08/2009
The Accountant in Bankruptcy and Agency Chief Executive, Gillian Thompson, will host a 'Meet The Accountant' Event in Glasgow, Tuesday 8 September 2009, to address some of the recent developments in debt relief solutions.
Wednesday 22/07/2009
Press Release: Scottish Insolvencies in the First Quarter of 2009-10
Monday 13/07/2009
The final meeting of the Debt Action Forum has taken place. The forum discussed proposed solutions for those in Scotland struggling with personal debt.
Tuesday 30/06/2009
The Debt Action Forum considered a number of papers during its deliberations. These are now available for information.
Thursday 25/06/2009
The Minister for Community Safety, Fergus Ewing MSP has agreed to revoke the above regulations which would have come into force on 1 July 2009.
Wednesday 24/06/2009
Information on Bankruptcy Restriction Orders and Bankruptcy Restriction Undertakings in 2008-09 and action taken.
A commitment was made that AiB would carry out an overall review of PTDs. The findings are now published in the Protected Trust Deed Review 2009.