AiB step up work to build stronger links within the debt and insolvency sector through a series of free 1-day events to be held across Scotland in November.

Subject to Parliamentary approval, Part 2 of the Home Owner and Debtor Protection (Scotland) Act 2010 will commence on 15 November 2010. Find out more.

AiB are hosting workshops to discuss the Debt Arrangement Scheme (Scotland) Draft Regulations 2011 - find out how to book your space.

Maximum Income Threshold in debtor applications to increase in line with changes to the national minimum wage in effect from 1 October 2010.

Shelter and Money Advice Scotland to run a series of free seminars for practitioners with implementation of the Home Owner and Debtor Protection (Scotland) Act 2010

Stirling Park LLP and Scott & Co have been successful in their bid to supply Sheriff Officers Services to AiB.

Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) saved the public purse £1.855m in 2009-10.

Up to date information on the various forms of debt enforcement, known as diligence, now available online.

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.

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.