2010
Thursday 22/07/2010
Official Scottish insolvency statistics from AiB report 5,378 personal insolvencies in the first quarter of 2010/11; an increase of 4 per cent on the previous quarter and down of 15 per cent on the same period of the previous year.
Thursday 08/07/2010
On the 29 June 2010, the Sheriff at Dundee granted a Bankruptcy Restriction Order for a period of 4 years.
Tuesday 29/06/2010
Could your knowledge and expertise contribute to our aim to ensure access to fair and just processes of debt relief and debt management for the people of Scotland? See full details and how to apply.
Thursday 24/06/2010
On 1 July 2010, Part 14 and Schedule 4 of the Bankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007 will come into force, making changes to legislation regarding the arrestment of ships and cargo.
Monday 21/06/2010
Money Advice Scotland's 21st birthday Conference kicks off today with keynote speeches from Fergus Ewing MSP, the Minister for Community Safety and Rosemary Winter-Scott, The Accountant in Bankruptcy.
Thursday 27/05/2010
AiB's offices will be closed to the public on Friday 28 and Monday 31 May.
Friday 07/05/2010
AiB report 32 per cent rise in company insolvencies in first three months of this year while personal insolvencies drop by 9 per cent.
Friday 30/04/2010
Please note that the AiB office will be closed on Monday 4 May due to the public holiday.
The Sheriff Officer Services Invitation to Tender (ITT) is now live. More information provided.
Friday 23/04/2010
AiB's framework for Sheriff Officer services is due to finish on 31 August 2010 - the tender will be advertised on the Public Contracts website.
Thursday 15/04/2010
The Protected Minimum Balance in arrestment of funds held by banks rose to £415 from 6 April, in line with changes to diligence against earnings.
Tuesday 06/04/2010
Emails sent to AiB between 02 and 05 April may not have been received. To ensure minimal disruption please resend all correspondence sent during this period.
Monday 05/04/2010
SCS, key stakeholder of AiB, is no longer a Government Agency responsible to Scottish Ministers but an independant body governed by a Corporate Board.
Thursday 01/04/2010
All RoI searches are free of charge as of 1 April 2010.
Tuesday 23/03/2010
PCS Industrial Action scheduled for Wednesday 24 March.
Monday 22/03/2010
Online searches of ROI free from 1 April with many other service fees frozen for 2010/11.
Find out what AiB’s objectives and priorities are for the coming year
Would you like to join in the PTD debate? Latest PTDWG minutes and papers now available for you to participate in an online debate.
Thursday 18/03/2010
The Bill, unanimously approved by MSPs last month, is now The Home Owner and Debtor Protection (Scotland) Act 2010.
Tuesday 09/03/2010
AiB and debt experts work together to ensure Protected Trust Deeds are 'fit for purpose' as the PTD Working Group prepares for its first meeting.
Monday 08/03/2010
Read on for details of our environmental performance over the last reporting year.
Thursday 04/03/2010
AiB’s draft Business Plan – your comments are welcome.
Bankruptcy Restrictions Undertakings accepted and Orders granted – Details now available on new webpage.
PCS Industrial Action scheduled for Monday 08 and Tuesday 09 March.
Wednesday 03/03/2010
Accountant in Bankruptcy Policy Development Branch provides an up-to-date version of the Insolvency Act (1986 Act) containing provisions applicable under Scottish law.