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Welcome to Issue #826Upcoming EventsIRRV Conference - September 2008The IRRV's 2008 Scottish Conference is returning to the Crieff Hydro Hotel, taking place on 3rd & 4th September 2008. The theme of this year’s Conference – “Scotland : Challenges in a New Era” - reflects the significant challenges faced by all involved in the delivery of Scottish public services in making real improvements to service provision. Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth, John Swinney MSP, has already agreed to deliver the keynote Ministerial Address to Conference. A key feature of any Conference is the exhibition, which in recent years has grown substantially in both number and range of stands, providing delegates with the opportunity to visit companies specialising in many areas of interest. There will also again be a Scottish Awards Area, where Scottish organisations entered for the IRRV Performance Awards will have the opportunity to showcase their entries. This year’s Conference programme is both wide-ranging and will be of great interest to all who have a role to play in local taxation, benefits and related fields. We have major sessions on the future of local government finance, welfare reform, valuation, shared services and debt recovery, with leading speakers from these fields. There are major new initiatives this year, including a Ceilidh and dance to which partners are invited. For further information and booking options, please visit the website: www.irrvscotland.org.uk Mental Health Seminar: December 2008A date for your diary! Money Advice Scotland will be hosting a mental health seminar on Thursday 11th December 2008. Speakers include Hilary Patrick (University of Edinburgh) and Colin Trend (Money Advice Plymouth) The seminar will cover the following:
Detailed information and booking details to follow soon. TrainingTraining OpportunitiesWe are extending our deadline for applications to the following courses: Introduction to Diligence 2 & 3 September, Glasgow We will accept applications until close of business on Monday 25th August. Wiseradviser Training Programme 2008Money Advice Scotland have released their latest wiseradviser training programme, which was sent to all members at the end of July. If you are interested in taking part in a course, please complete a booking form and send it back to us (either by post or fax). Details are in the programme. Some of our courses have been updated, including: Consumer Credit Law (and advanced) Diligence (and advanced) Bankrutpcy (and advanced) Looking for the programme?If you would like to receive a copy of the wiseradviser programme, please email us with your details: info@moneyadvicescotland.org.uk Benefit CardsOn Sale NowThe MAS Pocket Guides to Benefit Rates have been updated with the new rates for 2008/09. They are very popular with the advice industry, but not just with money advisers, they are also well used within credit and debt collection departments. They are ideal for the pocket or handbag and are a boon when conducting client interviews either home or away. The benefit cards are £1 each. Looking for a copy? Email your order to us at webmaster@moneyadvicescotland.org.uk. In the NewsSupply of rental properties rises Repossession orders climb by 24% Cohabitin couples' rights alert Rental sector 'needs a shake-up' Bogus e-mail hits scams watchdog 'No money' for Wrapit customers Device 'steals chip-and-pin data' Student debt 'could top £17,500' Help for identity fraud victims Flats 'lead' the housing slowdown |
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