Finance
Investors dive in with seven-figure boost for Scots underwater robotics pioneer
Published 3 weeks ago
HonuWorx, a Scottish underwater robotics company, has received a seven-figure investment to advance its plans to transform operations in the energy and security sectors.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Deloitte welcomes 70 graduates across Scotland
Published 3 weeks ago
Deloitte has welcomed over 70 new people to its graduate, BrightStart apprenticeship and industrial placement programmes this week for a blended in-person and virtual induction across Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Robb Ferguson expands team with five graduate trainees
Published 3 weeks ago
Glasgow-based Robb Ferguson Chartered Accountants has welcomed five graduate trainee-chartered accountants to its team.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
ASOS’ sells Topshop stake to parent company in refinancing move
Published 3 weeks ago
ASOS, the online retailer, has sold a significant 75% stake in Topshop to parent company Bestseller, owned by Scotland’s wealthiest man – Danish billionaire Anders Povlsen – in a deal worth £135 million.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Regulator’s improved performance set to help finance sector thrive
Published 3 weeks ago
The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) has revealed marked improvements in its authorisations process, with 98% of cases now assessed within statutory deadlines, in its latest annual report.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Report: UK requires £1tn of additional investment over next decade to hit growth targets
Published 3 weeks ago
The Capital Markets Industry Taskforce (CMIT) has highlighted the need for an additional £100 billion annual investment over the next decade to drive long-term growth in the UK economy.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
PwC UK tightens hybrid work policy with office attendance monitoring
Published 3 weeks ago
PwC UK has communicated to its staff that it will monitor office attendance starting in January.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Highland Council moves closer to implementing visitor levy
Published 3 weeks ago
The Highland Council is gearing up to launch a consultation in the preparation of introducing a visitor levy in region.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
HMRC lifts ban on fractional shares in ISAs
Published 4 weeks ago
In a move set to benefit younger and less wealthy investors, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has reversed its position on fractional shares in Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Sub-4% mortgage deals return as lenders compete
Published 4 weeks ago
Several of the UK’s largest mortgage lenders have significantly reduced interest rates this week, with some deals now available for under 4%, according to Moneyfacts.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Regulator sets out steps to improve account access for financially vulnerable
Published 4 weeks ago
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has called on banks and other financial institutions to enhance their efforts in aiding individuals struggling to obtain a bank account.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Glasgow law charity receives £50,000 boost for expansion
Published 4 weeks ago
The Legal Services Agency in Glasgow is going from strength to strength after having secured a £50,000 funding package from responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish Government announces £500m in cuts amid £800m budget shortfall
Published 4 weeks ago
Scotland’s Finance Secretary Shona Robison has unveiled plans for up to £500 million in spending cuts to balance the Scottish government’s budget amid “enormous and growing” financial pressure.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
SRC: Scottish retailers face summer sales slump
Published 1 month ago
Scottish retailers experienced another month of declining sales in August, marking a disappointing summer for the sector.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Aegon highlights £250k value of state pension as ‘means testing’ suggestions surface
Published 1 month ago
Millions of pensioners reliant on their state pension will be particularly anxious over the Labour Government’s warning of tough times ahead.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Investors dive in with seven-figure boost for Scots underwater robotics pioneer
Published 3 weeks ago
HonuWorx, a Scottish underwater robotics company, has received a seven-figure investment to advance its plans to transform operations in the energy and security sectors.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Deloitte welcomes 70 graduates across Scotland
Published 3 weeks ago
Deloitte has welcomed over 70 new people to its graduate, BrightStart apprenticeship and industrial placement programmes this week for a blended in-person and virtual induction across Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Robb Ferguson expands team with five graduate trainees
Published 3 weeks ago
Glasgow-based Robb Ferguson Chartered Accountants has welcomed five graduate trainee-chartered accountants to its team.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
ASOS’ sells Topshop stake to parent company in refinancing move
Published 3 weeks ago
ASOS, the online retailer, has sold a significant 75% stake in Topshop to parent company Bestseller, owned by Scotland’s wealthiest man – Danish billionaire Anders Povlsen – in a deal worth £135 million.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Regulator’s improved performance set to help finance sector thrive
Published 3 weeks ago
The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) has revealed marked improvements in its authorisations process, with 98% of cases now assessed within statutory deadlines, in its latest annual report.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Report: UK requires £1tn of additional investment over next decade to hit growth targets
Published 3 weeks ago
The Capital Markets Industry Taskforce (CMIT) has highlighted the need for an additional £100 billion annual investment over the next decade to drive long-term growth in the UK economy.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
PwC UK tightens hybrid work policy with office attendance monitoring
Published 3 weeks ago
PwC UK has communicated to its staff that it will monitor office attendance starting in January.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Highland Council moves closer to implementing visitor levy
Published 3 weeks ago
The Highland Council is gearing up to launch a consultation in the preparation of introducing a visitor levy in region.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
HMRC lifts ban on fractional shares in ISAs
Published 4 weeks ago
In a move set to benefit younger and less wealthy investors, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has reversed its position on fractional shares in Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Sub-4% mortgage deals return as lenders compete
Published 4 weeks ago
Several of the UK’s largest mortgage lenders have significantly reduced interest rates this week, with some deals now available for under 4%, according to Moneyfacts.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Regulator sets out steps to improve account access for financially vulnerable
Published 4 weeks ago
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has called on banks and other financial institutions to enhance their efforts in aiding individuals struggling to obtain a bank account.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Glasgow law charity receives £50,000 boost for expansion
Published 4 weeks ago
The Legal Services Agency in Glasgow is going from strength to strength after having secured a £50,000 funding package from responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish Government announces £500m in cuts amid £800m budget shortfall
Published 4 weeks ago
Scotland’s Finance Secretary Shona Robison has unveiled plans for up to £500 million in spending cuts to balance the Scottish government’s budget amid “enormous and growing” financial pressure.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
SRC: Scottish retailers face summer sales slump
Published 1 month ago
Scottish retailers experienced another month of declining sales in August, marking a disappointing summer for the sector.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Aegon highlights £250k value of state pension as ‘means testing’ suggestions surface
Published 1 month ago
Millions of pensioners reliant on their state pension will be particularly anxious over the Labour Government’s warning of tough times ahead.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →