Finance
UK GDP flatlines in April but Q2 growth remains positive
Published 1 year ago
The UK’s GDP remained unchanged in April, but analysts believe the economy is still likely to grow at a decent pace in Q2
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Retailers hope Euros will kick-start summer spending
Published 1 year ago
Scotland’s shops are set to score from the European football championships with new research finding one in eight Scots plan to spend more on food and drink to enjoy whilst watching matches.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Pioneering behavioural finance expert to deliver Ronald Coase Lecture
Published 1 year ago
The University of Dundee is hosting a series of lectures by Professor Werner De Bondt this week, including the School of Business’ flagship event of the year, the Ronald Coase Lecture.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish labour market shows mixed picture ahead of General Election
Published 1 year ago
Scotland’s labour market experienced mixed results in the period from February to April 2024, with an increase in unemployment to 4.7%, a decrease in employment to 73.1%, and a rise in inactivity to 23.2%.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
EDAS strategy to grow a fairer, greener economy for Scotland
Published 1 year ago
Greater support is needed to help entrepreneurs, enterprises and communities develop the dynamic economy needed to make Scotland more prosperous, tackle poverty and the climate crisis, according to economic development experts.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
EV charge point operator given further £10m boost from Scottish National Investment Bank
Published 1 year ago
The growth plans of Scotland’s only private electric vehicle charge point operator FOR EV have been boosted by a £10 million follow-on investment by the Scottish National Investment Bank.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Euro 2024 boosts tech and food spending in Scotland
Published 1 year ago
Scottish football fans have revealed how they plan to get into the football spirit during Euro 2024, according to new KPMG research.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
RBS: Cost pressures ease slightly as Scottish economy expands
Published 1 year ago
Scotland’s private sector activity expanded for the fifth consecutive month in May, the strongest pace in two years, according to the Royal Bank of Scotland Business Activity Index.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Deadline nears for Scottish tech firms to enter Deloitte Fast 50 awards
Published 1 year ago
With just a little over two weeks left to apply to Deloitte’s 27th annual Technology Fast 50 awards, Scotland-based technology firms are being encouraged to apply.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Edinburgh Airport flying high with £88m in profits
Published 1 year ago
Edinburgh Airport’s recovery from the pandemic has surpassed expectations, with operating profits soaring to nearly £145 million in 2023, a 77% increase from the previous year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
MHA appointed liquidator for Moray machinery business
Published 1 year ago
Michael J M Reid of MHA in Aberdeen has been appointed liquidator for a Buckie-based machinery supply company.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
CBI chairman calls for joint effort to revive UK economy
Published 1 year ago
CBI chair Rupert Soames is set to use his first speech in Scotland to identify Scotland’s “pivotal” role in setting the UK’s economic trajectory and delivering the long-term sustainable growth the country needs to raise living standards and fund public services.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Finders International acquired by Pelican Capital
Published 1 year ago
The UK’s largest professional probate research, data and technology firm, Finders International, has been acquired by Pelican Capital for an undisclosed sum.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
One hundred Scots students on track for financial services careers
Published 1 year ago
More than one hundred girls from Scottish schools, universities and colleges will take part in a financial services insight day at Edinburgh Napier University on Tuesday 11 June to explore the range of fulfilling careers available in the profession.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
HSBC: 63% of Scots stick to their spending budgets
Published 1 year ago
Nearly nine in ten (87%) 16-24 year olds have a savings account – more than any other age group, according to new data from HSBC UK.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
UK GDP flatlines in April but Q2 growth remains positive
Published 1 year ago
The UK’s GDP remained unchanged in April, but analysts believe the economy is still likely to grow at a decent pace in Q2
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Retailers hope Euros will kick-start summer spending
Published 1 year ago
Scotland’s shops are set to score from the European football championships with new research finding one in eight Scots plan to spend more on food and drink to enjoy whilst watching matches.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Pioneering behavioural finance expert to deliver Ronald Coase Lecture
Published 1 year ago
The University of Dundee is hosting a series of lectures by Professor Werner De Bondt this week, including the School of Business’ flagship event of the year, the Ronald Coase Lecture.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish labour market shows mixed picture ahead of General Election
Published 1 year ago
Scotland’s labour market experienced mixed results in the period from February to April 2024, with an increase in unemployment to 4.7%, a decrease in employment to 73.1%, and a rise in inactivity to 23.2%.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
EDAS strategy to grow a fairer, greener economy for Scotland
Published 1 year ago
Greater support is needed to help entrepreneurs, enterprises and communities develop the dynamic economy needed to make Scotland more prosperous, tackle poverty and the climate crisis, according to economic development experts.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
EV charge point operator given further £10m boost from Scottish National Investment Bank
Published 1 year ago
The growth plans of Scotland’s only private electric vehicle charge point operator FOR EV have been boosted by a £10 million follow-on investment by the Scottish National Investment Bank.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Euro 2024 boosts tech and food spending in Scotland
Published 1 year ago
Scottish football fans have revealed how they plan to get into the football spirit during Euro 2024, according to new KPMG research.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
RBS: Cost pressures ease slightly as Scottish economy expands
Published 1 year ago
Scotland’s private sector activity expanded for the fifth consecutive month in May, the strongest pace in two years, according to the Royal Bank of Scotland Business Activity Index.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Deadline nears for Scottish tech firms to enter Deloitte Fast 50 awards
Published 1 year ago
With just a little over two weeks left to apply to Deloitte’s 27th annual Technology Fast 50 awards, Scotland-based technology firms are being encouraged to apply.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Edinburgh Airport flying high with £88m in profits
Published 1 year ago
Edinburgh Airport’s recovery from the pandemic has surpassed expectations, with operating profits soaring to nearly £145 million in 2023, a 77% increase from the previous year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
MHA appointed liquidator for Moray machinery business
Published 1 year ago
Michael J M Reid of MHA in Aberdeen has been appointed liquidator for a Buckie-based machinery supply company.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
CBI chairman calls for joint effort to revive UK economy
Published 1 year ago
CBI chair Rupert Soames is set to use his first speech in Scotland to identify Scotland’s “pivotal” role in setting the UK’s economic trajectory and delivering the long-term sustainable growth the country needs to raise living standards and fund public services.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Finders International acquired by Pelican Capital
Published 1 year ago
The UK’s largest professional probate research, data and technology firm, Finders International, has been acquired by Pelican Capital for an undisclosed sum.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
One hundred Scots students on track for financial services careers
Published 1 year ago
More than one hundred girls from Scottish schools, universities and colleges will take part in a financial services insight day at Edinburgh Napier University on Tuesday 11 June to explore the range of fulfilling careers available in the profession.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
HSBC: 63% of Scots stick to their spending budgets
Published 1 year ago
Nearly nine in ten (87%) 16-24 year olds have a savings account – more than any other age group, according to new data from HSBC UK.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →