Finance
Aon celebrates three Glasgow finalists in Women in Pensions Awards
Published 11 months ago
Three members Aon plc’s Glasgow office pensions team have been named finalists in the prestigious Women in Pensions Awards.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
HSBC: 72% of Scots understand debt consolidation, but challenges remain
Published 11 months ago
A new survey by HSBC UK reveals Scots are more confident about their debt management knowledge than the rest of the UK, as 72% of Scottish respondents understand debt consolidation, exceeding the UK average.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Macfarlane acquires Polyformes in £11.5 million deal
Published 11 months ago
Macfarlane Group PLC has acquired Polyformes Limited, a UK-based protective packaging manufacturer, for a deal worth up to £11.5 million.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Growth guarantee scheme opens for small business funding
Published 11 months ago
The British Business Bank has launched the growth guarantee scheme to help smaller businesses in Scotland access finance for investment and growth.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Asset One and University of Aberdeen partner for sustainable asset management
Published 11 months ago
Asset management consultancy firm Asset One, in collaboration with the University of Aberdeen, has launched its Summer Intern Research Project, focusing on “Enhancing Sustainability in Asset Management”.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Banks slash mortgage rates in fierce competition
Published 11 months ago
The UK’s largest banks have become engaged in a fierce competition to attract borrowers, resulting in significant cuts to mortgage rates.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Tide of change in Scotland’s independent financial advisors market
Published 11 months ago
Ian Mitchell, a partner in the corporate law team at Lindsays, advised on a recent deal which saw Bishopbriggs-based Synergy Financial Planning acquired by AAB Wealth.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
South Lanarkshire Council grapples with £77m funding gap
Published 11 months ago
South Lanarkshire Council has revealed it is facing a budget shortfall exceeding £77 million over the next three fiscal years.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Royal Bank of Scotland backs Integrity ISS’ move to Aberdeen ETZ
Published 11 months ago
Aberdeen-based Integrity ISS has secured new headquarters in the city’s Energy Transition Zone following funding of more than £700,000 from the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
abrdn and University of Edinburgh partner to develop AI investment research tool
Published 11 months ago
abrdn and the University of Edinburgh have announced a pioneering project out of their partnership Centre for Investing Innovation that will seek to harness generative artificial intelligence (AI) to support the firm’s investment research process.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Jerba Campervans drives to record turnover with first-half reaching £1.8m
Published 11 months ago
An employee-owned Scottish campervan specialist has recorded its best opening two quarters ever, with turnover from January to June reaching £1.8 million.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish property tax revenues top £628m
Published 11 months ago
Scottish property taxes reached £628.1 million in the year to May 2024, a £8.5m increase on the previous year (£619.6m), according to DJ Alexander Ltd.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
abrdn: Over 23 million adults have poor financial literacy
Published 11 months ago
Amid a looming retirement crisis and cost of living pressures, 64% of UK adults are being held back from investing in the next six months due to low risk tolerance, lack of confidence in the UK stock market and low engagement with investment products, according to abrdn.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Miconex recognised for positive impact on communities
Published 11 months ago
Perth-based fintech Miconex has picked up the ‘A Force for Good’ award at the 2024 PayTech Awards.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Record £175.4 million boost for Scotland’s public sector
Published 11 months ago
The Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has reported a record-breaking year, supporting over 270 new projects worth £175.4 million to the Scottish economy in 2023/24.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Aon celebrates three Glasgow finalists in Women in Pensions Awards
Published 11 months ago
Three members Aon plc’s Glasgow office pensions team have been named finalists in the prestigious Women in Pensions Awards.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
HSBC: 72% of Scots understand debt consolidation, but challenges remain
Published 11 months ago
A new survey by HSBC UK reveals Scots are more confident about their debt management knowledge than the rest of the UK, as 72% of Scottish respondents understand debt consolidation, exceeding the UK average.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Macfarlane acquires Polyformes in £11.5 million deal
Published 11 months ago
Macfarlane Group PLC has acquired Polyformes Limited, a UK-based protective packaging manufacturer, for a deal worth up to £11.5 million.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Growth guarantee scheme opens for small business funding
Published 11 months ago
The British Business Bank has launched the growth guarantee scheme to help smaller businesses in Scotland access finance for investment and growth.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Asset One and University of Aberdeen partner for sustainable asset management
Published 11 months ago
Asset management consultancy firm Asset One, in collaboration with the University of Aberdeen, has launched its Summer Intern Research Project, focusing on “Enhancing Sustainability in Asset Management”.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Banks slash mortgage rates in fierce competition
Published 11 months ago
The UK’s largest banks have become engaged in a fierce competition to attract borrowers, resulting in significant cuts to mortgage rates.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Tide of change in Scotland’s independent financial advisors market
Published 11 months ago
Ian Mitchell, a partner in the corporate law team at Lindsays, advised on a recent deal which saw Bishopbriggs-based Synergy Financial Planning acquired by AAB Wealth.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
South Lanarkshire Council grapples with £77m funding gap
Published 11 months ago
South Lanarkshire Council has revealed it is facing a budget shortfall exceeding £77 million over the next three fiscal years.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Royal Bank of Scotland backs Integrity ISS’ move to Aberdeen ETZ
Published 11 months ago
Aberdeen-based Integrity ISS has secured new headquarters in the city’s Energy Transition Zone following funding of more than £700,000 from the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
abrdn and University of Edinburgh partner to develop AI investment research tool
Published 11 months ago
abrdn and the University of Edinburgh have announced a pioneering project out of their partnership Centre for Investing Innovation that will seek to harness generative artificial intelligence (AI) to support the firm’s investment research process.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Jerba Campervans drives to record turnover with first-half reaching £1.8m
Published 11 months ago
An employee-owned Scottish campervan specialist has recorded its best opening two quarters ever, with turnover from January to June reaching £1.8 million.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish property tax revenues top £628m
Published 11 months ago
Scottish property taxes reached £628.1 million in the year to May 2024, a £8.5m increase on the previous year (£619.6m), according to DJ Alexander Ltd.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
abrdn: Over 23 million adults have poor financial literacy
Published 11 months ago
Amid a looming retirement crisis and cost of living pressures, 64% of UK adults are being held back from investing in the next six months due to low risk tolerance, lack of confidence in the UK stock market and low engagement with investment products, according to abrdn.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Miconex recognised for positive impact on communities
Published 11 months ago
Perth-based fintech Miconex has picked up the ‘A Force for Good’ award at the 2024 PayTech Awards.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Record £175.4 million boost for Scotland’s public sector
Published 11 months ago
The Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has reported a record-breaking year, supporting over 270 new projects worth £175.4 million to the Scottish economy in 2023/24.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →