Finance
Edinburgh fintech Zumo signs Abu Dhabi sustainability declaration
Published 9 months ago
Edinburgh-headquartered Zumo, a B2B digital assets infrastructure provider, has signed the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Declaration, furthering its commitment to environmental sustainability within the financial services sector as it expands its presence in the region.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish National Investment Bank’s income exceeds operating costs despite £14.6m pre-tax loss
Published 9 months ago
The Scottish National Investment Bank has posted a £14.6 million pre-tax loss while committing £224.6m to 20 companies in its third year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Number of people paying dividend tax doubles in three years
Published 9 months ago
The number of people expected to pay dividend tax in the 2024/25 tax year has almost doubled since 2021/22, a Freedom of Information request from AJ Bell has revealed.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Thomson Cooper Accountants reaches 100th employee milestone in 75th year
Published 9 months ago
As it welcomes its 2024 trainee intake, the Thomson Cooper team has crossed the 100-employee milestone, an achievement coinciding with the firm’s 75th year in business.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Private equity firms eye potential Grant Thornton UK takeover bid
Published 10 months ago
Private equity firms are considering making a bid to acquire Grant Thornton UK, the sixth-largest accounting firm in the UK, with potential bids valuing the firm at around £1.5 billion.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Orkney’s economy supported by £1.8m HIE investment
Published 10 months ago
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) investment in the last fiscal year has bolstered Orkney’s economy, with supported businesses and communities projected to create 80 new jobs.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Aberdein Considine receives royal award for mortgage training programme
Published 10 months ago
Aberdein Considine has been recognised with a Princess Royal Training Award for its mortgages induction programme.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Former Edinburgh property firm office manager ordered to repay £211,000 of embezzled funds
Published 10 months ago
The jailed former office manager of an Edinburgh property firm who embarked on a luxury lifestyle after embezzling company funds has been ordered to pay back more than £211,000.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Global demand puts Scottish salmon exports on track for record year
Published 10 months ago
The country’s largest food export, Scottish salmon, has generated £431 million between January and June, according to new figures.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
GERS stats show higher public spending for Scotland
Published 10 months ago
The Scottish Government’s Government Expenditure and Revenue (GERS) figures have shown that people in Scotland benefit from £2,417 more per head of additional spending compared to the UK average.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
UK economy grows 0.6% in Q2
Published 10 months ago
The UK economy grew by 0.6% in the second quarter of 2024, matching expectations and marking a continued recovery from last year’s recession.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Highland businesses invited to event exploring Green Freeport benefits
Published 10 months ago
Law firms Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) and Irwin Mitchell have announced an event exploring the transformative potential of Green Freeports for the Highland economy.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Henderson Loggie liquidator brought in to wind down Forfar care home
Published 10 months ago
Shona Campbell of Henderson Loggie has been appointed liquidator to Forfar care home Lochbank following its closure after its registration was cancelled by the Care Inspectorate.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Public sector fraud surges by 50 per cent
Published 10 months ago
Public sector fraud in Scotland has risen by almost 50 per cent according to Audit Scotland.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
EY: Scotland forecast revised upwards with GDP at highest since pandemic
Published 10 months ago
Scotland’s economic recovery is gaining momentum, suggesting fertile conditions for growth, but pace remains ‘anaemic’, according to the latest EY ITEM Club Scottish Summer forecast.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Edinburgh fintech Zumo signs Abu Dhabi sustainability declaration
Published 9 months ago
Edinburgh-headquartered Zumo, a B2B digital assets infrastructure provider, has signed the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Declaration, furthering its commitment to environmental sustainability within the financial services sector as it expands its presence in the region.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish National Investment Bank’s income exceeds operating costs despite £14.6m pre-tax loss
Published 9 months ago
The Scottish National Investment Bank has posted a £14.6 million pre-tax loss while committing £224.6m to 20 companies in its third year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Number of people paying dividend tax doubles in three years
Published 9 months ago
The number of people expected to pay dividend tax in the 2024/25 tax year has almost doubled since 2021/22, a Freedom of Information request from AJ Bell has revealed.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Thomson Cooper Accountants reaches 100th employee milestone in 75th year
Published 9 months ago
As it welcomes its 2024 trainee intake, the Thomson Cooper team has crossed the 100-employee milestone, an achievement coinciding with the firm’s 75th year in business.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Private equity firms eye potential Grant Thornton UK takeover bid
Published 10 months ago
Private equity firms are considering making a bid to acquire Grant Thornton UK, the sixth-largest accounting firm in the UK, with potential bids valuing the firm at around £1.5 billion.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Orkney’s economy supported by £1.8m HIE investment
Published 10 months ago
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) investment in the last fiscal year has bolstered Orkney’s economy, with supported businesses and communities projected to create 80 new jobs.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Aberdein Considine receives royal award for mortgage training programme
Published 10 months ago
Aberdein Considine has been recognised with a Princess Royal Training Award for its mortgages induction programme.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Former Edinburgh property firm office manager ordered to repay £211,000 of embezzled funds
Published 10 months ago
The jailed former office manager of an Edinburgh property firm who embarked on a luxury lifestyle after embezzling company funds has been ordered to pay back more than £211,000.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Global demand puts Scottish salmon exports on track for record year
Published 10 months ago
The country’s largest food export, Scottish salmon, has generated £431 million between January and June, according to new figures.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
GERS stats show higher public spending for Scotland
Published 10 months ago
The Scottish Government’s Government Expenditure and Revenue (GERS) figures have shown that people in Scotland benefit from £2,417 more per head of additional spending compared to the UK average.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
UK economy grows 0.6% in Q2
Published 10 months ago
The UK economy grew by 0.6% in the second quarter of 2024, matching expectations and marking a continued recovery from last year’s recession.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Highland businesses invited to event exploring Green Freeport benefits
Published 10 months ago
Law firms Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) and Irwin Mitchell have announced an event exploring the transformative potential of Green Freeports for the Highland economy.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Henderson Loggie liquidator brought in to wind down Forfar care home
Published 10 months ago
Shona Campbell of Henderson Loggie has been appointed liquidator to Forfar care home Lochbank following its closure after its registration was cancelled by the Care Inspectorate.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Public sector fraud surges by 50 per cent
Published 10 months ago
Public sector fraud in Scotland has risen by almost 50 per cent according to Audit Scotland.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
EY: Scotland forecast revised upwards with GDP at highest since pandemic
Published 10 months ago
Scotland’s economic recovery is gaining momentum, suggesting fertile conditions for growth, but pace remains ‘anaemic’, according to the latest EY ITEM Club Scottish Summer forecast.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →