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Masterclass
Topic: Director Disqualification Process and Insolvency Service Criminal Flight Path for dealing with Covid Abuse
Tuesday 16 January 2024
9.30 - 11.30am
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This will be a live online event run using Microsoft Teams.
The link will be issued before the event
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We continue with our virtual Master Class programme and are delighted to invite you to hear Mike Smith and Julie Barnes presenting on the topics detailed below.
AGENDA
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9.30
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Registration, Welcome & Introduction
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9.35
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Mike Smith, The Insolvency Service
Topic: Director Disqualification Process
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10.25
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Comfort break
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10.30
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Julie Barnes, The Insolvency Service
Topic: Insolvency Service Criminal Flight Path for dealing with Covid Abuse
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11.20
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Wrap up
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11.30
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Close
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SPEAKERS
Mike Smith - Chief Investigator with Investigation and Enforcement Services, The Insolvency Service
Mike Smith is a Chief Investigator with Investigation and Enforcement Services, currently with Insolvent Investigations, and with previous investigation roles with the Official Receiver and the Public Interest Unit.
Julie Barnes - Chief Investigator for Crime, The Insolvency Service
In 2017 Julie Barnes completed a 30 year Police career with the Greater Manchester Police. Her career spanned Public Protection, leading the way with the introduction of Adult Abuse, Financial Investigation, qualifying under POCA and concentrating on Money laundering and Cash seizure under part 5 powers of POCA. The last six years leading a serious and organised money laundering investigation with the RART, collaborating with HMRC and the criminal division of the British Transport police.
In 2017, Julie began a new and exciting career with the Insolvency Service, now the Chief Investigator for Crime in the northern region. she is contributing to the transformation of the workplace with the introduction of digital interviewing, criminal prosecutions in Scotland and the delivery of the Companies House Economic Crime and Transparency Bill.
Julie has introduced a Bounce Back Loan Abuse Team, working alongside the British Business Bank, UK Finance and the Cabinet Office. This work required delivering at pace, with recovery being at the heart of every investigation.
Attendance at this event is available for free for NWFF members or an alternate colleague - please email us at admin1@northwestfraudforum.co.uk to register an alternate colleague.
If you are not a member you are welcome to join - click here for more information.
