The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) – the UK’s largest regulator of insolvency practitioners – has launched a new group to support those working in the sector.

The Insolvency Group will provide members with a range of services including thought leadership, representation, and regulatory and technical support.

Members who join the group will gain access to a wide range of opportunities designed specifically to help them remain at the forefront of their field.

They will receive an email newsletter with regulatory updates, links to help sheets and news and views on issues affecting the insolvency profession.

In addition, they will have the opportunity to attend free seminars and other events to meet and exchange ideas, extend and refresh technical knowledge and hear from leading experts in insolvency.

The group will be chaired by Neville Kahn, global head of reorganisation services at Deloitte.

Speaking about his appointment, Neville Kahn said, “As the UK’s largest regulator of insolvency practitioners, ICAEW has the ability to act as a powerful advocate on issues affecting insolvency practitioners. I am delighted to lead this new group which will support and represent members in this field. Drawing on their collective experience, we will be able to shape the debate on issues affecting the sector to better support the next generation of insolvency practitioners.”

The new group will provide opportunities for information-sharing and will act as a focal point for the views of members. Members of the group will also have access to ICAEW’s online insolvency community, Talk Insolvency.

Michael Izza, chief executive of ICAEW, commented on the launch, “One of our strategic aims is to support members throughout their careers. As a provider of insolvency qualifications – through the new ICAEW Certificate in Insolvency – and a regulator of insolvency practitioners, we are well placed to support members at every stage in their career. The new Insolvency Group will provide an excellent platform to engage practitioners and deliver important services to those working in this area.”

The Insolvency Group is open to ICAEW members and non-members who are interested in insolvency. ICAEW insolvency licence holders will automatically become members at no extra cost. Members will be able to sign up for the group as part of their annual subscription renewal, or via the Insolvency Group’s website – icaew.com/insolvencygroup.