Finance
Scotland’s asset management sector targets £1tn with new growth plan
Published 6 months ago
Industry leaders have set out ambitious plans to unlock growth in Scotland’s globally-renowned asset management sector.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
FCA unveils plans to cut red tape for UK insurance sector
Published 6 months ago
The UK’s insurance market may soon operate under simpler, more straightforward regulations, according to proposals released by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Ex-council worker who embezzled £1m to repay just under half
Published 6 months ago
A former local authority employee who embezzled more than £1 million from Aberdeen City Council over a 17-year period has been ordered to repay more than £165,000 under proceeds of crime laws.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Terra Firma’s Derek Francis awarded CIOT & ATT Certificate of Merit and Appreciation
Published 6 months ago
Terra Firma Chambers’ Derek Francis has been awarded the Chartered Institute of Taxation and Association of Taxation Technicians Certificate of Merit and Appreciation at the CIOT and ATT Joint Presidents’ Reception held last Thursday at The Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Azets to handle administration of Paisley medical gas specialist HPI
Published 6 months ago
Medical gas pipeline specialist Hospital Pipeline Installations Limited (HPI) has entered administration, with Blair Milne and James Fennessey of Azets appointed as joint administrators.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
ACCA: Scottish accountants embrace AI, outpacing global peers
Published 6 months ago
Scottish accountants are demonstrating a notably positive stance towards Artificial Intelligence (AI), embracing the technology more readily and with less concern than their global counterparts, according to new data from the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scots lead UK with 19% ISA investment surge in Q1
Published 6 months ago
Scottish investors demonstrated a strong start to the year, with initial contributions to new individual savings accounts (ISAs) surging by an average of 19% in the first quarter of 2025 – the biggest quarterly rise of any UK region, according to Scottish Friendly.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Macfarlane confirms full year outlook and share buyback despite drop in profits
Published 6 months ago
Glasgow-headquartered Macfarlane Group Plc has reported that its expectations for the full year remain unchanged, despite a mixed first quarter in 2025.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
SCC: First Minister’s Programme for Government needs to prioritise Scottish businesses
Published 6 months ago
The Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) has called for an immediate focus on business at the heart of today’s Programme for Government review.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Aberdeen recruiter TMM transfers ownership to staff
Published 6 months ago
Aberdeen-based TMM Recruitment has transitioned to employee ownership, giving its 32-strong workforce a significant role in shaping the company’s future.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
James Hallam launches Edinburgh office with three new client directors
Published 6 months ago
Insurance broker James Hallam has bolstering its Scottish operations with the opening of a new office in Edinburgh and appointment of Jamie Johnstone as client director and head of office to lead the new venture.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
RSM: Challenging outlook for Scottish hotels as occupancy and rates fall
Published 6 months ago
Occupancy and room rates dipped slightly for Scotland’s hotel sector in March, with further headwinds expected amidst the increase to employers’ National Insurance contributions from April, according to the RSM Hotels Tracker.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
From ‘Betty’ to big data – how AI is reshaping Scotland’s accountancy landscape
Published 6 months ago
As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly moves from a futuristic concept to a practical tool within the accountancy profession, firms across Scotland are grappling with its potential, integrating AI to enhance efficiency while navigating the risks and ethical considerations.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Just Transition Fund reopens for applications
Published 6 months ago
Communities across the North East and Moray will benefit from over £8 million of funding to create jobs in low carbon industries and enhance green and net zero skills.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Taxpayers’ stake in bailed-out RBS drops below 3%
Published 7 months ago
The UK government’s shareholding in NatWest Group has fallen below 3%, marking a significant milestone in returning the bank to full private ownership following its £46 billion bailout during the 2008 financial crisis.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scotland’s asset management sector targets £1tn with new growth plan
Published 6 months ago
Industry leaders have set out ambitious plans to unlock growth in Scotland’s globally-renowned asset management sector.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
FCA unveils plans to cut red tape for UK insurance sector
Published 6 months ago
The UK’s insurance market may soon operate under simpler, more straightforward regulations, according to proposals released by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Ex-council worker who embezzled £1m to repay just under half
Published 6 months ago
A former local authority employee who embezzled more than £1 million from Aberdeen City Council over a 17-year period has been ordered to repay more than £165,000 under proceeds of crime laws.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Terra Firma’s Derek Francis awarded CIOT & ATT Certificate of Merit and Appreciation
Published 6 months ago
Terra Firma Chambers’ Derek Francis has been awarded the Chartered Institute of Taxation and Association of Taxation Technicians Certificate of Merit and Appreciation at the CIOT and ATT Joint Presidents’ Reception held last Thursday at The Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Azets to handle administration of Paisley medical gas specialist HPI
Published 6 months ago
Medical gas pipeline specialist Hospital Pipeline Installations Limited (HPI) has entered administration, with Blair Milne and James Fennessey of Azets appointed as joint administrators.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
ACCA: Scottish accountants embrace AI, outpacing global peers
Published 6 months ago
Scottish accountants are demonstrating a notably positive stance towards Artificial Intelligence (AI), embracing the technology more readily and with less concern than their global counterparts, according to new data from the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scots lead UK with 19% ISA investment surge in Q1
Published 6 months ago
Scottish investors demonstrated a strong start to the year, with initial contributions to new individual savings accounts (ISAs) surging by an average of 19% in the first quarter of 2025 – the biggest quarterly rise of any UK region, according to Scottish Friendly.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Macfarlane confirms full year outlook and share buyback despite drop in profits
Published 6 months ago
Glasgow-headquartered Macfarlane Group Plc has reported that its expectations for the full year remain unchanged, despite a mixed first quarter in 2025.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
SCC: First Minister’s Programme for Government needs to prioritise Scottish businesses
Published 6 months ago
The Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) has called for an immediate focus on business at the heart of today’s Programme for Government review.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Aberdeen recruiter TMM transfers ownership to staff
Published 6 months ago
Aberdeen-based TMM Recruitment has transitioned to employee ownership, giving its 32-strong workforce a significant role in shaping the company’s future.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
James Hallam launches Edinburgh office with three new client directors
Published 6 months ago
Insurance broker James Hallam has bolstering its Scottish operations with the opening of a new office in Edinburgh and appointment of Jamie Johnstone as client director and head of office to lead the new venture.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
RSM: Challenging outlook for Scottish hotels as occupancy and rates fall
Published 6 months ago
Occupancy and room rates dipped slightly for Scotland’s hotel sector in March, with further headwinds expected amidst the increase to employers’ National Insurance contributions from April, according to the RSM Hotels Tracker.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
From ‘Betty’ to big data – how AI is reshaping Scotland’s accountancy landscape
Published 6 months ago
As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly moves from a futuristic concept to a practical tool within the accountancy profession, firms across Scotland are grappling with its potential, integrating AI to enhance efficiency while navigating the risks and ethical considerations.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Just Transition Fund reopens for applications
Published 6 months ago
Communities across the North East and Moray will benefit from over £8 million of funding to create jobs in low carbon industries and enhance green and net zero skills.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Taxpayers’ stake in bailed-out RBS drops below 3%
Published 7 months ago
The UK government’s shareholding in NatWest Group has fallen below 3%, marking a significant milestone in returning the bank to full private ownership following its £46 billion bailout during the 2008 financial crisis.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →