Finance
EY: Scotland GVA forecast edges upwards as employment headwinds remain
Published 1 year ago
A tempered rise in Scotland’s Gross Value Added (GVA) by 0.4%, down from the previous 0.7% forecast, is expected according to the latest EY ITEM Club Scottish Spring forecast.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish retail faces April sales slump amid early Easter and weather woes
Published 1 year ago
Scottish retail sales experienced a notable dip, reflecting a 4.0% year-on-year decrease compared to April 2023 figures, according to the Scottish Retail Consortium and KPMG.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Accountant marks 30 years in business with book to help SMEs succeed
Published 1 year ago
Marking three decades in the world of business, growth strategist and Chartered Accountant Craig Alexander Rattray unveils his latest endeavour, a book tailored to guide aspiring entrepreneurs on their journey to success.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Saffery announces Edinburgh team promotions and office relocation
Published 1 year ago
Following a round of promotions, acounting, audit, and tax advisory firm Saffery has signed a lease to move its Edinburgh team to new premises at 9 Haymarket Square later this year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
ICAS sustainability summit brings together regulatory experts and business leaders
Published 1 year ago
Scotland’s finance professionals and businesspeople gathered at ICAS’ second Sustainability Summit to discuss ever-increasing sustainability and ESG reporting requirements.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scotland’s onshore GDP contracts 0.3% in February
Published 1 year ago
Following 0.6% growth in January, Scotland’s economy experienced a slight setback in February 2024, with onshore GDP contracting by 0.3%, according to statistics announced by the Chief Statistician.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Convenience store group sold out of administration to SPAR Scotland
Published 1 year ago
In a deal facilitated by FRP Advisory, Scottish convenience store chain Eddy’s Food Station has been acquired by SPAR Scotland’s wholesaler, CJ Lang & Son Ltd, for an undisclosed sum.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Acrisure furthers Scotland strategy with WH&R McCartney acquisition
Published 1 year ago
Acrisure, a global fintech, has acquired Scottish insurance broker WH&R McCartney.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish economic outlook looks set for weaker growth momentum
Published 1 year ago
Scotland is poised for a gradual economic recovery with steady growth predicted over the medium term, according to KPMG UK’s inaugural Scottish Economic Outlook report.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
UK fintech challenge to pioneers data-driven solutions for later life planning
Published 2 years ago
In a bid to spearhead innovation in the financial technology sector, FinTech Scotland and Smart Data Foundry have joined forces to introduce an industry-wide UK fintech innovation challenge.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
SpaceandPeople back to profit following Covid challenges
Published 2 years ago
Glasgow-headquartered SpaceandPeople has reported revenue of £5.8 million, a 24% increase, and a return to profitability after navigating choppy waters over the past three years.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Waverton Wealth wins Regional Wealth Manager of the Year at COLWMA 2024
Published 2 years ago
Edinburgh-based Waverton Wealth has been awarded Regional Wealth Manager of the Year for Scotland and Northern Ireland at the 2024 City of London Wealth Management Awards (COLWMA).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
JBS Group upbeat with £7m contract portfolio and 40% growth projection
Published 2 years ago
Peterhead-based engineering solutions firm JBS Group has announced strong growth expectations as it executes a diverse portfolio of contracts valued at over £7 million for the latter half of this year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
RBS provides £25 million funding injection to Maryhill Housing
Published 2 years ago
Maryhill Housing Association (MHA) has received a funding boost from Royal Bank of Scotland totalling almost £25 million to improve and maintain its current homes, whilst making progress towards net zero goals.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Glasgow’s oldest bowls manufacturer secures Virgin Money funding for global expansion
Published 2 years ago
Thomas Taylor Bowls has secured a Virgin Money funding package backed by government department UK Export Finance (UKEF) to help the family business continue its international growth.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
EY: Scotland GVA forecast edges upwards as employment headwinds remain
Published 1 year ago
A tempered rise in Scotland’s Gross Value Added (GVA) by 0.4%, down from the previous 0.7% forecast, is expected according to the latest EY ITEM Club Scottish Spring forecast.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish retail faces April sales slump amid early Easter and weather woes
Published 1 year ago
Scottish retail sales experienced a notable dip, reflecting a 4.0% year-on-year decrease compared to April 2023 figures, according to the Scottish Retail Consortium and KPMG.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Accountant marks 30 years in business with book to help SMEs succeed
Published 1 year ago
Marking three decades in the world of business, growth strategist and Chartered Accountant Craig Alexander Rattray unveils his latest endeavour, a book tailored to guide aspiring entrepreneurs on their journey to success.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Saffery announces Edinburgh team promotions and office relocation
Published 1 year ago
Following a round of promotions, acounting, audit, and tax advisory firm Saffery has signed a lease to move its Edinburgh team to new premises at 9 Haymarket Square later this year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
ICAS sustainability summit brings together regulatory experts and business leaders
Published 1 year ago
Scotland’s finance professionals and businesspeople gathered at ICAS’ second Sustainability Summit to discuss ever-increasing sustainability and ESG reporting requirements.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scotland’s onshore GDP contracts 0.3% in February
Published 1 year ago
Following 0.6% growth in January, Scotland’s economy experienced a slight setback in February 2024, with onshore GDP contracting by 0.3%, according to statistics announced by the Chief Statistician.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Convenience store group sold out of administration to SPAR Scotland
Published 1 year ago
In a deal facilitated by FRP Advisory, Scottish convenience store chain Eddy’s Food Station has been acquired by SPAR Scotland’s wholesaler, CJ Lang & Son Ltd, for an undisclosed sum.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Acrisure furthers Scotland strategy with WH&R McCartney acquisition
Published 1 year ago
Acrisure, a global fintech, has acquired Scottish insurance broker WH&R McCartney.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish economic outlook looks set for weaker growth momentum
Published 1 year ago
Scotland is poised for a gradual economic recovery with steady growth predicted over the medium term, according to KPMG UK’s inaugural Scottish Economic Outlook report.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
UK fintech challenge to pioneers data-driven solutions for later life planning
Published 2 years ago
In a bid to spearhead innovation in the financial technology sector, FinTech Scotland and Smart Data Foundry have joined forces to introduce an industry-wide UK fintech innovation challenge.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
SpaceandPeople back to profit following Covid challenges
Published 2 years ago
Glasgow-headquartered SpaceandPeople has reported revenue of £5.8 million, a 24% increase, and a return to profitability after navigating choppy waters over the past three years.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Waverton Wealth wins Regional Wealth Manager of the Year at COLWMA 2024
Published 2 years ago
Edinburgh-based Waverton Wealth has been awarded Regional Wealth Manager of the Year for Scotland and Northern Ireland at the 2024 City of London Wealth Management Awards (COLWMA).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
JBS Group upbeat with £7m contract portfolio and 40% growth projection
Published 2 years ago
Peterhead-based engineering solutions firm JBS Group has announced strong growth expectations as it executes a diverse portfolio of contracts valued at over £7 million for the latter half of this year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
RBS provides £25 million funding injection to Maryhill Housing
Published 2 years ago
Maryhill Housing Association (MHA) has received a funding boost from Royal Bank of Scotland totalling almost £25 million to improve and maintain its current homes, whilst making progress towards net zero goals.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Glasgow’s oldest bowls manufacturer secures Virgin Money funding for global expansion
Published 2 years ago
Thomas Taylor Bowls has secured a Virgin Money funding package backed by government department UK Export Finance (UKEF) to help the family business continue its international growth.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →