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Regulator overhauls listing rules to boost growth and innovation on UK stock markets

Published 1 year ago

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published new exchange listing rules setting out a simplified listings regime with a single category and streamlined eligibility for those companies seeking to list their shares in the UK.

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Edinburgh’s appeal attracts major investment interest

Published 1 year ago

Investor research from Lismore Real Estate Advisors has revealed that 90% of investors would consider investing in Edinburgh over the second half of 2024.

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Possible rate cut delays as GDP growth exceeds expectations

Published 1 year ago

The UK’s GDP grew 0.4% during May, leading experts to suggest the Bank of England may further delay a cut to the base rate.

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Scottish businesses secure nearly one-fifth of UK spinout deals

Published 1 year ago

Scotland accounted for almost one-fifth of all UK equity deals involving university spinouts in 2023, according to new figures from the British Business Bank.

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Highlands and Islands see record inward investment

Published 1 year ago

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has reported a strong year of investment and job creation, with over 1,200 jobs set to be created or retained in the region, including 82 jobs in fragile areas.

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EY: Scotland leads UK in foreign direct investment growth

Published 1 year ago

Scotland has maintained its position as the second most attractive location for foreign direct investment (FDI) in the UK, after London, securing a record 124 projects in 2023.

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Begbies Traynor posts £22m pretax profit in 10th year of growth

Published 1 year ago

Begbies Traynor Group has reported its tenth consecutive year of growth, boosted by both a surge in small business insolvencies and a promising outlook for the property sector.

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Reactec sees record growth in sales and international interest

Published 1 year ago

Edinburgh-based risk prevention specialist Reactec has announced its busiest year on record – with a 40.9% increase in annual turnover to £5.58 million.

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PRS REIT extends and revises deal with Sigma PRS Management

Published 1 year ago

Real estate investment trust The PRS REIT has extended and revised its relationship with Sigma PRS Management Ltd.

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SRC & KPMG: Tepid June a disappointment for Scots retailers

Published 1 year ago

Scottish retail sales experienced a significant decline in June 2024, dropping by 3.6% compared to the same period last year.

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Scotland’s private sector growth slows in June

Published 1 year ago

Scotland’s private sector output continued to grow in June, according to the Royal Bank of Scotland Growth Tracker, but at a slower pace compared to May.

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Aon celebrates three Glasgow finalists in Women in Pensions Awards

Published 1 year ago

Three members Aon plc’s Glasgow office pensions team have been named finalists in the prestigious Women in Pensions Awards.

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HSBC: 72% of Scots understand debt consolidation, but challenges remain

Published 1 year 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.

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Macfarlane acquires Polyformes in £11.5 million deal

Published 1 year ago

Macfarlane Group PLC has acquired Polyformes Limited, a UK-based protective packaging manufacturer, for a deal worth up to £11.5 million.

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Growth guarantee scheme opens for small business funding

Published 1 year ago

The British Business Bank has launched the growth guarantee scheme to help smaller businesses in Scotland access finance for investment and growth.

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