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BlackRock joins FinTech Scotland to support fintech innovation

Published 10 months ago

BlackRock, the global investment manager, has announced it is joining FinTech Scotland, the cluster management organisation for the fintech sector in Scotland.

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Edinburgh biotech raises £950k for breakthrough dialysis treatment

Published 10 months ago

Invizius, an Edinburgh-based biotech company pioneering treatments for dialysis patients, has secured £950,000 in funding.

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Wbg highlights imminent furnished holiday lettings tax changes

Published 10 months ago

Accountancy firm Wbg is advising operators to get their house in order before the forthcoming abolition of the furnished holiday lettings (FHL) tax regime.

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New lender ScotLend launches bridging finance offering

Published 10 months ago

New lender ScotLend has officially launched, offering funding and bridging finance solutions throughout the UK.

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Nominations open for 2024 Scottish CFO Awards

Published 10 months ago

The Scottish Chief Financial Officer Awards have returned for a second year, celebrating the talent of finance leaders and their teams across Scotland.

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Azets: Warning as HMRC campaign targets incorrect construction industry scheme deductions

Published 10 months ago

Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) contractors are becoming a target for the tax authorities with HMRC issuing letters to CIS contractors if records indicate that the correct deductions may not have been applied, a Scottish tax expert has warned.

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Scottish Friendly: 36% of adults ready to open JISAs for relatives if rules relax

Published 10 months ago

Over a third (36%) of UK adults would set up a Junior ISA (JISA) on behalf of their grandchild, nephew, or niece if JISA rules were relaxed, Scottish Friendly has revealed.

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Sustainability champion Project Harmless selected as Scotland’s Start Up Loans ambassador

Published 10 months ago

Project Harmless, an Edinburgh-based eco start-up, is among 14 new businesses announced today as ambassadors for the Start Up Loans programme, part of the British Business Bank.

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Fraser of Allander Institute: Scottish income tax – mixed reactions from business community

Published 10 months ago

More than half of Scottish businesses (57%) have experienced little to no impact from the Scottish Government’s income tax policy, while 34% have felt the effects more sharply, according to the Fraser of Allander Institute.

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Alliance Trust: Cautious outlook as global equities rebound after turbulent August

Published 10 months ago

Alliance Trust discusses the recent market shocks experienced during the August turbulence, which was marked by a sharp initial decline followed by a rebound.

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Triyit completes £1.1m funding round following £850k Investment Fund for Scotland backing

Published 10 months ago

Glasgow-based marketing technology platform Triyit Ltd has secured an £850,000 investment, from the Investment Fund for Scotland (IFS), managed by Maven Capital Partners and delivered by the British Business Bank, as part of a £1.1 million funding round.

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Government urged to provide long-term tax clarity in upcoming budget

Published 10 months ago

Henderson Loggie is calling on the UK government to provide businesses with a clear and comprehensive tax roadmap in the forthcoming budget.

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Arnold Clark boosts Cyber and Fraud Hub with two-year funding

Published 10 months ago

The Cyber and Fraud Hub, launched earlier this year by the Cyber and Fraud Centre Scotland to support members of the public affected by cyber and fraud crime, has received a substantial donation to support its first two years from Arnold Clark.

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Titanic shipbuilder Harland & Wolff to enter administration

Published 10 months ago

Harland and Wolff, which has two Scottish shipyards in Methil and Arnish, has confirmed it is faced with administration for the second time in five years and will appoint insolvency practitioners from Teneo.

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Wbg advises households to tackle debt ahead of winter

Published 10 months ago

As temperatures drop and energy bills rise, Scottish accountancy firm Wbg is advising households to address their debts now to ensure they can keep their homes warm this winter.

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