What the check is?
Searches the Insolvency and Trustee Service register to identify bankruptcy, No Asset Procedures or insolvency proceedings.
What the value is?
Protects against financial risk in roles involving money, assets or governance.
What does it check?
Bankruptcy and insolvency history via the Insolvency and Trustee Service.
Why do you do it?
Flags individuals restricted from financial decision-making, supporting safer hiring.
How often does it need to be checked?
At hire; annual re-checks advisable for finance-related roles.
Is this industry specific? If yes, what industries?
Financial services; accounting; government; legal; senior executive positions.
Risk of not doing it?
Hiring someone under financial restrictions exposes you to fraud and compliance risks.