Finance
MSP hails Glasgow Kelvin College for supporting economic growth and inclusion
Published 4 months ago
Glasgow MSP Ivan McKee has praised Glasgow Kelvin College for its “crucial role in preparing Scotland’s future workforce” following a visit to its Springburn Campus to see the college’s pioneering work in green skills, engineering, and inclusive education.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scotland’s quarterly jobless rate climbs as wage growth eases
Published 4 months ago
Scotland’s unemployment rate rose to 4.3% in the three months to March 2025, an increase of 0.5 percentage points from the previous quarter, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
RBS: Employment stabilises across Scottish private sector in April
Published 4 months ago
Firms have reported that increased global economic uncertainty, particularly related to US tariff announcements, is significantly impacting demand across various regions.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish National Investment Bank pours further £2.25m into Cyacomb as new chair appointed
Published 4 months ago
Edinburgh-based digital forensics company, Cyacomb, has appointed a new chair and secured an additional £2.25 million from the Scottish National Investment Bank to further scale the company and expand the international application of its technology.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scotland showcases fintech leadership at Europe’s largest fintech conference
Published 4 months ago
Scotland’s burgeoning financial technology (fintech) sector is set to take centre stage at Europe’s largest fintech conference, Money 20/20.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scotland’s asset management sector targets £1tn with new growth plan
Published 4 months ago
Industry leaders have set out ambitious plans to unlock growth in Scotland’s globally-renowned asset management sector.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
FCA unveils plans to cut red tape for UK insurance sector
Published 4 months ago
The UK’s insurance market may soon operate under simpler, more straightforward regulations, according to proposals released by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Ex-council worker who embezzled £1m to repay just under half
Published 4 months ago
A former local authority employee who embezzled more than £1 million from Aberdeen City Council over a 17-year period has been ordered to repay more than £165,000 under proceeds of crime laws.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Terra Firma’s Derek Francis awarded CIOT & ATT Certificate of Merit and Appreciation
Published 4 months ago
Terra Firma Chambers’ Derek Francis has been awarded the Chartered Institute of Taxation and Association of Taxation Technicians Certificate of Merit and Appreciation at the CIOT and ATT Joint Presidents’ Reception held last Thursday at The Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Azets to handle administration of Paisley medical gas specialist HPI
Published 4 months ago
Medical gas pipeline specialist Hospital Pipeline Installations Limited (HPI) has entered administration, with Blair Milne and James Fennessey of Azets appointed as joint administrators.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
ACCA: Scottish accountants embrace AI, outpacing global peers
Published 4 months ago
Scottish accountants are demonstrating a notably positive stance towards Artificial Intelligence (AI), embracing the technology more readily and with less concern than their global counterparts, according to new data from the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scots lead UK with 19% ISA investment surge in Q1
Published 4 months ago
Scottish investors demonstrated a strong start to the year, with initial contributions to new individual savings accounts (ISAs) surging by an average of 19% in the first quarter of 2025 – the biggest quarterly rise of any UK region, according to Scottish Friendly.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Macfarlane confirms full year outlook and share buyback despite drop in profits
Published 4 months ago
Glasgow-headquartered Macfarlane Group Plc has reported that its expectations for the full year remain unchanged, despite a mixed first quarter in 2025.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
SCC: First Minister’s Programme for Government needs to prioritise Scottish businesses
Published 4 months ago
The Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) has called for an immediate focus on business at the heart of today’s Programme for Government review.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Aberdeen recruiter TMM transfers ownership to staff
Published 4 months ago
Aberdeen-based TMM Recruitment has transitioned to employee ownership, giving its 32-strong workforce a significant role in shaping the company’s future.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
MSP hails Glasgow Kelvin College for supporting economic growth and inclusion
Published 4 months ago
Glasgow MSP Ivan McKee has praised Glasgow Kelvin College for its “crucial role in preparing Scotland’s future workforce” following a visit to its Springburn Campus to see the college’s pioneering work in green skills, engineering, and inclusive education.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scotland’s quarterly jobless rate climbs as wage growth eases
Published 4 months ago
Scotland’s unemployment rate rose to 4.3% in the three months to March 2025, an increase of 0.5 percentage points from the previous quarter, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
RBS: Employment stabilises across Scottish private sector in April
Published 4 months ago
Firms have reported that increased global economic uncertainty, particularly related to US tariff announcements, is significantly impacting demand across various regions.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish National Investment Bank pours further £2.25m into Cyacomb as new chair appointed
Published 4 months ago
Edinburgh-based digital forensics company, Cyacomb, has appointed a new chair and secured an additional £2.25 million from the Scottish National Investment Bank to further scale the company and expand the international application of its technology.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scotland showcases fintech leadership at Europe’s largest fintech conference
Published 4 months ago
Scotland’s burgeoning financial technology (fintech) sector is set to take centre stage at Europe’s largest fintech conference, Money 20/20.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scotland’s asset management sector targets £1tn with new growth plan
Published 4 months ago
Industry leaders have set out ambitious plans to unlock growth in Scotland’s globally-renowned asset management sector.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
FCA unveils plans to cut red tape for UK insurance sector
Published 4 months ago
The UK’s insurance market may soon operate under simpler, more straightforward regulations, according to proposals released by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Ex-council worker who embezzled £1m to repay just under half
Published 4 months ago
A former local authority employee who embezzled more than £1 million from Aberdeen City Council over a 17-year period has been ordered to repay more than £165,000 under proceeds of crime laws.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Terra Firma’s Derek Francis awarded CIOT & ATT Certificate of Merit and Appreciation
Published 4 months ago
Terra Firma Chambers’ Derek Francis has been awarded the Chartered Institute of Taxation and Association of Taxation Technicians Certificate of Merit and Appreciation at the CIOT and ATT Joint Presidents’ Reception held last Thursday at The Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Azets to handle administration of Paisley medical gas specialist HPI
Published 4 months ago
Medical gas pipeline specialist Hospital Pipeline Installations Limited (HPI) has entered administration, with Blair Milne and James Fennessey of Azets appointed as joint administrators.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
ACCA: Scottish accountants embrace AI, outpacing global peers
Published 4 months ago
Scottish accountants are demonstrating a notably positive stance towards Artificial Intelligence (AI), embracing the technology more readily and with less concern than their global counterparts, according to new data from the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scots lead UK with 19% ISA investment surge in Q1
Published 4 months ago
Scottish investors demonstrated a strong start to the year, with initial contributions to new individual savings accounts (ISAs) surging by an average of 19% in the first quarter of 2025 – the biggest quarterly rise of any UK region, according to Scottish Friendly.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Macfarlane confirms full year outlook and share buyback despite drop in profits
Published 4 months ago
Glasgow-headquartered Macfarlane Group Plc has reported that its expectations for the full year remain unchanged, despite a mixed first quarter in 2025.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
SCC: First Minister’s Programme for Government needs to prioritise Scottish businesses
Published 4 months ago
The Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) has called for an immediate focus on business at the heart of today’s Programme for Government review.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Aberdeen recruiter TMM transfers ownership to staff
Published 4 months ago
Aberdeen-based TMM Recruitment has transitioned to employee ownership, giving its 32-strong workforce a significant role in shaping the company’s future.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →