Here is a list of our past and future events.
The IAIR conference flag has been handed over. Our next conference will be from 16-19 September 2024 in Washington, D.C. hosted by IAIR working in partnership with the Department of Justice, IMF & World Bank Group.
IAIR was invited by the secretariat of UNCITRAL to attend the working group on insolvency law as an observer.
One IAIR member took this opportunity to particpate in the session in Vienna.
Our 2023 conference was held in Belgrade from 18 - 21 September 2023 and the conference theme was “Digitalization/IT Developments in the Insolvency World”. The conference agenda is attached below. Also if you are…
Hosted by the Director–General of the Legal Execution Department (LED), Ministry of Justice of the Kingdom of Thailand at which the IAIR was a guest speaker.
This was free Webinar for IAIR members.
Financial Education & Awareness is a huge topic but we sought to focus on four aspects of the opportunities and challenges relating to education and awareness.
1. Identifying target groups.…
IAIR was invited by the secretariat of UNCITRAL to attend the working group on insolvency law as an observer.
Two IAIR members took this opportunity to particpate in the session in New York - one in person and one on-line.
Their…
IAIR was invited by the secretariat of UNCITRAL to attend the working group on insolvency law as an observer.
Two IAIR members took this opportunity to the session in Vienna.
Their report on the event it attached below.
Following the decision to cancel the IAIR conference in May 2022 it was re-scheduled for 26-29 September 2022 and was held at the Doubletree Hilton, Stratford Upon Avon. The agenda, conference papers and…
It is with deep regret that we have to inform you that the Executive Committee has taken the decision to cancel the planned conference in Helsinki in May 2022. It is with great sadness that we reached this decision. However, we are aware that…
This is a joint publication that is produced by The World Bank, INSOL International and The International Association of Insolvency Regulators.
It presents, critically analyses, and outlines key implications arising from data collected from…
IAIR was invited by the secretariat of UNCITRAL to attend the working group on insolvency law as an observer.
An IAIR Member took this opportunity, and attended the session in New York in April 2022.
A copy of the delegate's report is…
IAIR has a standing invitation from the secretariat of UNCITRAL to attend the working group on insolvency law as an observer.
An IAIR Member took this opportunity, and attended the session on-line (due to COVID restrictions) which was held…
This session covered the challenges associated with arranging for staff to return to safe working in the office after covid. It provided IAIR members with an opportunity to learn from the experiences of a range of colleagues.
This event was…
Hosted by the Director–General of the Legal Execution Department (LED), Ministry of Justice of the Kingdom of Thailand at which the IAIR was a guest speaker.
This was designed as a follow-on session to the 2 IAIR Covid Sessions we hosted last year and the session hosted jointed with the World Bank Group on volumes of Insolvencies.
The event was held at 11am UTC or 12.00 British Summer Time and…
IAIR has a standing invitation from the secretariat of UNCITRAL to attend the working group on insolvency law as an observer.
An IAIR Member took this opportunity, and attended the session on-line (due to COVID restrictions) which was held…
The World Bank Group are providing a presentation “The calm before the storm: early evidence on business insolvency filings after the onset of COVID-19” based on the information provided by IAIR members on numbers of insolvencies…
IAIR has a standing invitation from the secretariat of UNCITRAL to attend the working group on insolvency law as an observer.
Two IAIR Members took this opportunity, and attended the session on-line (due to COVID restrictions) which was…
The 2020 Conference and AGM was due to be held in Hong Kong and hosted by Phyllis McKenna, the Official Receiver. The conference them was "Global Trends and Developments in the Insolvency Landscape". When, due…
Two Zoom meetings to enable IAIR members to share experiences in relation to COVID:
National Legislative Responses and Practical Responses (i.e. non legislative changes that have been needed to manage the workloads and ensure staff safety…
IAIR was invited by the secretariat of UNCITRAL to attend the working group on insolvency law as an observer.
Two IAIR Members took this opportunity, and attended the session in Vienna in December 2019.
A copy of the delegate's report…
The 2019 Conference and AGM of IAIR was held in Belfast, Northern Ireland and hosted by the Director of Insolvency. The conference theme was "Protecting the Public – Information, Oversight & Enforcement".
IAIR was been invited by the secretariat of UNCITRAL to attend the working group on insolvency law as an observer.
Two IAIR Members took this opportunity, and attended the session in New York in May 2019.
A copy of the delegate's…
A meeting of the UK and Ireland regional group included representatives from:
The Accountant in Bankruptcy (Scotland)
The Insolvency Service (England)
The Insolvency Service of Northern Ireland
The Insolvency Service of…
The IAIR Chair attended this conference to represent IAIR.
IAIR members, who wished to attend, were entitled to a 10% discount on the conference fees.
The general programme of the event it attached below.
The presentations given…
IAIR was been invited by the secretariat of UNCITRAL to attend the working group on insolvency law as an observer.
Two IAIR Members took this opportunity, and attended the session in New York in May 2017 and a further two members took the…
The 2018 Annual Conference and AGM of IAIR was held in Mauritius and hosted by the Registrar of Companies. The conference theme was "Sharing international insolvency trends and developments".
Hosted by the Director–General of the Legal Execution Department (LED), Ministry of Justice of the Kingdom of Thailand at which the IAIR was a guest speaker.
In May 2018, the Bankruptcy Division of the Insolvency service of Ireland hosted a seminar for delegates representing insolvency enforcement teams from Northern Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales with a view to exchanging knowledge, expertise,…
A regional event hosted by Ministry of Justice in Poland and supported by and attended by presenters from IAIR
The 2017 Conference and Annual General Meeting of the International Association of Insolvency Regulators was hosted by the Insolvency Service of England and Wales in London and had the theme "Delivering Excellent Public Services".
National Records of Scotland at New Register House, Edinburgh EH1 3YT
www.nrscotland.gov.uk
13:30 – 17:30 Thursday 18th May 2017
9:00 – 12:30 Friday 19th May 201
(lunch from 12:30 to 13:30 each day)
The 2016 Annual Conference and AGM was held in Singapore and hosted by Jill Tan, the Official Assignee & Receiver of Singapore. The conference theme was "Creating Connections".
The fifth meeting of the group was hosted by the UK Insolvency Service in The Priory Rooms Meeting & Conference Centre, Birmingham.
The group were welcomed by Sarah Albon, the Inspector General and Chief Executive of the UK Insolvency…
The 2015 Annual Conference and AGM was held in Bermuda and hosted by Stephen Lowe the Registrar of Companies. The conference theme was “Effective Insolvency Regulation in an ever changing environment.”
The fourth meeting of the group was hosted by the Insolvency Service of Northern Ireland in their offices.
The group welcomed their new 6th Member - the Royal Court of Guernsey and all 6 members re-signed the Memorandum of Understanding…
The 2014 Conference and AGM was held in the United States' capital city – Washington DC. The conference theme was “Innovation in Insolvency Regulation”. The confernce was held in the World Bank Group premises.
The Radisson Blue Hotel, Rue De L'etau, St Helier, Jersey hosted by the Viscount of Jersey.
The third meeting of the group was held in the spring of 2014 in Jersey.
The meeting included an update on departmental challenges (…
The second meeting of the group was hosted by Office of the Official Assignee and the Insolvency Service of Ireland in their new offices. Ireland was currently implementing new legislation which would make bankruptcy more accessible and so it was…
The 2013 Annual Conference and AGM was held in Edinburgh, Scotland and hosted by Rosemary Winter-Scott the Accountant in Bankruptcy. The conference theme was “Managing an Insolvency Regime in a Difficult Financial Economic Climate”.
In September 2013 the group signed a Memorandum of Understanding
It describes the principles of co-operation to be adopted by the organisations in terms of seeking to add mutual value by promoting knowledge sharing and closer…
This first meeting of the group was hosted by The Accountant in Bankruptcy – where a key element of the agenda was to update members, who had not been able to travel to New Zealand, on IAIR’s 2012 conference. There was also the opportunity for…
The 2012 Annual Conference and AGM was held in Wellington, New Zealand and hosted by Neville Harris the Official Assignee for New Zealand. The conference theme was "Innovation in Insolvency Regulation".
The 2011 Annual Conference and AGM was held in St Helier, Jersey and was hosted by Michael Wilkins Viscount of the Royal Court Jersey. The conference theme was "Managing Risks in Insolvency Regulation".
The 2010 Annual General Meeting and Conference of IAIR was held in Dublin, Ireland and hosted by the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforecement, Ireland. The conference theme was "Insolvency: An Instrument for Recovery".
The 2009 Annual General Meeting and Conference of IAIR was held in Johannesburg, South Africa.
A free one-day workshop hosted by IAIR and the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy, Canada.
The 2008 Annual General Meeting and Conference of IAIR was hosted by the Ministry of Economic Development of Russian Federation, International Association of Insolvency Regulators and АК&М Information Agency in St Petersburg, Russia.
The 2007 Annual General Meeting and Conference of the International Association of Insolvency Regulators (IAIR) was held in Bangkok, Thailand and hosted by Mr Wisit Wisitsora-At, Director General, Office of Justice Affiars, Thailand.
A free one-day workshop hosted by IAIR and the Bankruptcy Supervision Agency (BSA) Serbia for European Governments and Agencies.
A free one-day workshop hosted by IAIR for African Governments and Agencies.
A free one-day workshop hosted by IAIR for European Governments and Agencies.
The 2006 Annual General Meeting and Conference of the International Association of Insolvency Regulators (IAIR) was held in Mexico City and hosted by Luis Mejan, Director General, Instituto Federal de Especialistas de Concursos Mercantiles.
The 2005 Annual General Meeting and Conference of the International Association of Insolvency Regulators (IAIR) was held in Helsinki, Finland and hosted by Mrs Eeva Arko-Koski, Bankruptcy Ombudsman, Finland.
A free one-day workshop hosted by IAIR for Central & Eastern European and Baltic Governments and Agencies.
The 2004 Annual General Meeting and Conference of the International Association of Insolvency Regulators (IAIR) was held in New Delhi, India and hosted by Jitesh Khosla from the Department of Company Affairs, India.
The 2003 Annual Conference of the International Association of Insolvency Regulators (IAIR) was held in Singapore and hosted by Mr Sarjit Singh, Official Assignee and Official Receiver.
The 2002 Annual General Meeting and Conference of the International Association of Insolvency Regulators (IAIR) was held in Beijing, People Republic of China and hosted by Ms Li Ling, Director, Department of Treaty & Law.
The 2001 Annual General Meeting and Conference of the International Association of Insolvency Regulators (IAIR) was held in London, UK and hosted by Peter Joyce, the Inspector General and Chief Executive, Insolvency Service.
The 2000 Annual General Meeting and Conference of the International Association of Insolvency Regulators (IAIR) was held in Ottowa, Canada and hosted by Marc Mayrand, the Superintendent of Bankruptcy.
The 1999 Annual General Meeting and Conference of the International Association of Insolvency Regulators (IAIR) was held in Sydney, Australia and hosted by Terry Gallagher, the Inspector General in Bankruptcy.
The 1998 Annual General Meeting and Conference of the International Association of Insolvency Regulators (IAIR) was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and hosted by Haji Idris Bin Haji Othman, Official Assignee/Receiver.
The 1997 Conference of the International Association of Insolvency Regulators (IAIR) was held in New Orleans, USA and hosted by Frank Szczebak, the Chief, Division of Bankruptcy, Adminstrative Office of the United States Court.
The 1996 Annual General Meeting and Conference of the International Association of Insolvency Regulators (IAIR) was held in Auckland, New Zealand and hosted by Neville Harris, Official Assignee, Department of Justice.
The first Annual General Meeting and Conference of the International Association of Insolvency Regulators (IAIR) was held in Hong Kong and hosted by Robin Hearder, the Official Receiver.
The initial Meeting of the Regulators Forum that would become the International Association of Insolvency Regulators.
