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abrdn CIO decries ‘corporate bullying’ over rebrand

Published 1 year ago

Investment manager abrdn has again defended its rebrand, after the company’s chief investment officer (CIO) claimed negative press coverage amounted to “corporate bullying”.

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CBI: Financial firms see robust rebound after weak Q4

Published 1 year ago

Financial services business volumes have grown at a fast pace in the Q1 of 2024 after having fallen in Q4 of 2023, according to the latest CBI Financial Services Survey.

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Consilium guides EDC Group’s transition to employee ownership

Published 1 year ago

Consilium Chartered Accountants has advised EDC Group on the successful transition to an employee ownership trust (EOT).

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Hampden & Co experiences 19% rise in new clients

Published 1 year ago

Edinburgh-based private bank Hampden & Co has experienced a nearly 20% increase in new client numbers during the financial year 2023, reaching a record high of 5,598.

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UK CFOs regain optimism as uncertainty declines

Published 1 year ago

There has been a rise in optimism among CFOs of the UK’s largest businesses, according to Deloitte’s latest CFO survey.

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AAB nominated for prestigious tax industry accolade

Published 1 year ago

AAB has been shortlisted for the Best Private Client Tax Practice award, in the coveted UK-wide Tolley’s Taxation Awards 2024.

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Ebury grows presence in Scotland with key partnerships and appointment

Published 1 year ago

Global financial services firm Ebury has announced that it is increasing its investment in Scotland with a series of strategic moves aimed at boosting their Scottish operations.

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Scotland’s financial sector showcases opportunities for US investment during Tartan Week

Published 1 year ago

Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) chief executive Sandy Begbie CBE FRSE is in New York for Tartan Week, as part of a delegation including politicians and business leaders representing Scotland at the annual city-wide event celebrating close ties between New York and Scotland.

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£400m Dunedin trust increases dividend 5% as it achieves 6.7% NAV return

Published 1 year ago

Edinburgh-based Dunedin Income Growth Investment Trust, a £400 million company investing in UK-listed firms meeting its sustainable investing criteria, has reported strong results for the year ending 31 January 2024.

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Employee-owned Scott and Fyfe reports growing profits in 160th year

Published 1 year ago

Scott and Fyfe, an employee-owned technical textiles company, celebrating its 160th anniversary, has announced “impressive” profits despite a highly challenging year.

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Azets: New R&D tax relief rules could hinder Scottish innovation

Published 1 year ago

A substantial number of Scottish businesses could potentially miss out on vital research and development (R&D) tax relief by failing to meet new requirements to pre-register their intention to make a claim, a tax expert has claimed.

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Johnston Carmichael Wealth expands into Dundee following two senior appointments

Published 1 year ago

Johnston Carmichael Wealth has bolstered its presence in Dundee with the strategic appointments of Lauren Whitters and Duncan Fernie as financial planners.

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Decline in number of VAT-registered businesses

Published 1 year ago

The number of VAT-registered businesses in Scotland has declined by over 2,000, new figures reveal.

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British Business Bank backs Edinburgh film and photography start-up

Published 1 year ago

Film and photography start-up OJE Studios is expanding its headcount and relocating operations to Edinburgh after a funding boost from the British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans scheme.

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RSM takes up new Aberdeen city centre office

Published 1 year ago

RSM’s Aberdeen team has relocated to The Capitol – an award-winning office space in Aberdeen city centre.

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