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Henderson Loggie relocates to Edinburgh’s Stamp Office building to accommodate growth

Published 4 months ago

Henderson Loggie has announced its move to larger premises in the heart of the capital, marking an exciting new chapter after six successful years in Edinburgh’s Thistle Street and 25 years in Edinburgh.

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Bank of England set to slash interest rates to 18-month low

Published 4 months ago

The Bank of England is poised to slash interest rates to a low not seen in over a year and a half during its upcoming meeting this Thursday, 6 February.

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Bank of Scotland-owner Lloyds cycling event delivers £2.5m boost to Scottish Borders

Published 4 months ago

The Scottish Borders benefited from an economic boost of nearly £2.5 million from hosting a stage of the 2024 Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men, according to research by YouGov.

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Potential £110m windfall for HMRC as 1.1 million miss tax filing deadline

Published 4 months ago

Over 11.5 million taxpayers successfully filed their self-assessment tax returns by the deadline last Friday, according to HMRC.

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SIS hosts funding social for Dundee third sector

Published 4 months ago

Charities and social enterprises in Dundee are invited to a unique event designed to connect them with fund managers and experts in Scotland’s third sector.

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Leaner times for Big Four as graduate hiring plummets

Published 4 months ago

KPMG, PwC, Deloitte, and EY, have significantly reduced graduate hiring and shed thousands of jobs as they grapple with a prolonged downturn in the professional services sector.

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Red tape cut as FCA proposals streamline share and bond issuance

Published 4 months ago

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out proposals to make it easier for listed companies to issue corporate bonds that wealth managers and retail investors can buy.

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Former skydiver trades adrenaline for accountancy at MHA

Published 4 months ago

Iain Greig, a 38-year-old accounts junior at MHA, one of the UK’s largest accountancy firms, has taken an unconventional path to his current role.

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Lloyds to shutter 136 more branches

Published 4 months ago

Bank of Scotland-owner Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed it will close a further 136 branches by March next year, citing a significant shift towards digital banking among its customers.

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Holyrood urges UK to strengthen energy cooperation with EU

Published 4 months ago

The Scottish Government is urging closer energy cooperation with Europe to reduce energy bills and stimulate investment.

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Scotland’s GDP falls further in November as key sector contracts

Published 4 months ago

Scotland’s onshore GDP fell by 0.5% in November 2024, following a revised contraction of 0.4% in October.

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Phoenix Group streamlines structure as Standard Life boss announces retirement

Published 4 months ago

Andy Curran, CEO of Standard Life, part of Phoenix Group, has decided to retire in the summer of 2025 after a transformative five year tenure in which the business has become a key driver of the group’s organic growth.

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Scottish Inward Investment Catalyst Fund awards £30k to cutting-edge R&D projects

Published 4 months ago

The latest round of the Scottish Inward Investment Catalyst Fund (IICF) has awarded three projects up to £10,000 each.

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Scottish schoolgirls make final cut in prestigious investment competition

Published 4 months ago

Eight teams of Scotland’s brightest young female students have secured their place in the finals of a nationwide competition aimed at encouraging more women to consider careers in investment management.

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Scottish National Investment Bank faces £400m shortfall in £2bn investment target

Published 4 months ago

The Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) risks falling short of its £2 billion investment target by 2030 by up to £400 million, following a reduction in government funding this year.

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