Finance
NatWest to acquire majority of Sainsbury’s banking assets
Published 1 year ago
RBS-owner NatWest Group has agreed to buy a significant portion of Sainsbury’s banking business.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Female students encouraged to break barriers in finance at careers event
Published 1 year ago
Over 100 female students from across Scotland attended the inaugural Careers Insight Day at Edinburgh Napier University.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Dundee Uni’s international students boost local economy by £329 million
Published 1 year ago
International students studying at the University of Dundee are making a significant contribution to the local economy, generating £329 million annually for the Tayside and Fife regions, new figures have revealed.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Foresight bolsters Scottish presence with new hires and dedicated fund
Published 1 year ago
Investment manager Foresight Group has has expanded its Scottish team with four new hires in the past year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
EY launches Scottish fintech lab focused on sustainable finance
Published 1 year ago
EY has launched its first Scottish fintech lab in Edinburgh, following the Big Four firm’s first successful lab in London.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish signage company Prosigns acquires Centurion Signs
Published 1 year ago
Glasgow-based signage company Prosigns has acquired East Kilbride signage and graphics company Centurion Signs.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Grant Thornton: Skill shortages stifle productivity in Scottish mid-sized businesses
Published 1 year ago
The productivity of mid-sized businesses (MSB) in Scotland is being dragged down by a lack of key skills, according to new data from leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish company insolvencies up 22% year-on-year in May
Published 1 year ago
Company insolvencies in Scotland rose by 22% year-on-year in May 2024, reaching 118.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Dains expands Scottish footprint with acquisition of Condies
Published 1 year ago
Scottish accountancy firm Condies, which has offices in Dunfermline, Edinburgh, and Dundee, has been acquired by Dains Group.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish SMEs losing out on £370m a year in interest
Published 1 year ago
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Scotland are annually missing out on a staggering £370 million a year in potential interest as a result of not shopping around for better rates on their business savings.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Deanestor posts record order intake and £3m turnover growth
Published 1 year ago
Dunfermline-based furniture and fitout specialist Deanestor has reported a £3 million increase in turnover to £22.4m for the year ending December 2023, with a record order intake of over £30m.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
SFE chair John Mcguigan to step down
Published 1 year ago
John McGuigan has announced his intention to stand down as chair of Scottish Financial Enterprise.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Former Davis Cup captain serves up winning advice for business and leadership innovation
Published 1 year ago
Successful Davis Cup captain, and former coach to Andy Murray, Leon Smith, believes sport has sometimes been slow to look outwardly for ways to innovate – and can learn lessons from the world of business.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Council tax collection rates show minor dip during 2024
Published 1 year ago
Scotland’s council tax collection rate fell slightly in 2023-24, reaching 95.5%, down from 96.2% the previous fiscal year, according to the latest figures released by Scotland’s Chief Statistician.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
FinTech Scotland’s global innovation challenge to deliver positive environmental impact
Published 1 year ago
FinTech Scotland, in collaboration with 10 industry partners, has launched a worldwide innovation challenge focused focused on delivering positive environmental and societal outcomes.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
NatWest to acquire majority of Sainsbury’s banking assets
Published 1 year ago
RBS-owner NatWest Group has agreed to buy a significant portion of Sainsbury’s banking business.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Female students encouraged to break barriers in finance at careers event
Published 1 year ago
Over 100 female students from across Scotland attended the inaugural Careers Insight Day at Edinburgh Napier University.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Dundee Uni’s international students boost local economy by £329 million
Published 1 year ago
International students studying at the University of Dundee are making a significant contribution to the local economy, generating £329 million annually for the Tayside and Fife regions, new figures have revealed.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Foresight bolsters Scottish presence with new hires and dedicated fund
Published 1 year ago
Investment manager Foresight Group has has expanded its Scottish team with four new hires in the past year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
EY launches Scottish fintech lab focused on sustainable finance
Published 1 year ago
EY has launched its first Scottish fintech lab in Edinburgh, following the Big Four firm’s first successful lab in London.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish signage company Prosigns acquires Centurion Signs
Published 1 year ago
Glasgow-based signage company Prosigns has acquired East Kilbride signage and graphics company Centurion Signs.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Grant Thornton: Skill shortages stifle productivity in Scottish mid-sized businesses
Published 1 year ago
The productivity of mid-sized businesses (MSB) in Scotland is being dragged down by a lack of key skills, according to new data from leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish company insolvencies up 22% year-on-year in May
Published 1 year ago
Company insolvencies in Scotland rose by 22% year-on-year in May 2024, reaching 118.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Dains expands Scottish footprint with acquisition of Condies
Published 1 year ago
Scottish accountancy firm Condies, which has offices in Dunfermline, Edinburgh, and Dundee, has been acquired by Dains Group.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish SMEs losing out on £370m a year in interest
Published 1 year ago
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Scotland are annually missing out on a staggering £370 million a year in potential interest as a result of not shopping around for better rates on their business savings.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Deanestor posts record order intake and £3m turnover growth
Published 1 year ago
Dunfermline-based furniture and fitout specialist Deanestor has reported a £3 million increase in turnover to £22.4m for the year ending December 2023, with a record order intake of over £30m.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
SFE chair John Mcguigan to step down
Published 1 year ago
John McGuigan has announced his intention to stand down as chair of Scottish Financial Enterprise.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Former Davis Cup captain serves up winning advice for business and leadership innovation
Published 1 year ago
Successful Davis Cup captain, and former coach to Andy Murray, Leon Smith, believes sport has sometimes been slow to look outwardly for ways to innovate – and can learn lessons from the world of business.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Council tax collection rates show minor dip during 2024
Published 1 year ago
Scotland’s council tax collection rate fell slightly in 2023-24, reaching 95.5%, down from 96.2% the previous fiscal year, according to the latest figures released by Scotland’s Chief Statistician.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
FinTech Scotland’s global innovation challenge to deliver positive environmental impact
Published 1 year ago
FinTech Scotland, in collaboration with 10 industry partners, has launched a worldwide innovation challenge focused focused on delivering positive environmental and societal outcomes.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →