Finance
PwC: Scots consumers set to cut Christmas spending
Published 1 year ago
Scottish consumers are preparing for a more frugal festive season, as financial pressures cause a significant reduction in holiday spending, according to PwC’s latest Festive Predictions.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Eos announces two executive appointments
Published 1 year ago
St Andrews-based impact investment firm Eos Advisory LLP has announced a series of executive appointments, bringing the firm’s headcount to 11.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish EDGE invests £1.5m into 38 early-stage high-growth businesses
Published 1 year ago
Some 38 Scottish businesses with high-growth potential have received a much-needed £1.5 million in funding in the 22nd round of the Scottish EDGE awards.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Macduff Shipyards remains buoyant with near 50% increase in pre-tax profits
Published 1 year ago
Macduff Shipyards has hailed a successful year as the firm posted a near-50% increase in pre-tax profits to £2.59 million.
Read on www.scottishnews.com →
Scotgold Resources appoints administrators putting over 80 jobs at risk
Published 1 year ago
Scotgold Resources has appointed Daniel Bredenkamp and Christopher Pattinson of Australia-based Pitcher Partners Accountants and Advisors (WA) as joint and several administrators.
Read on www.scottishnews.com →
Virgin Money invests £130m in AI to strengthen defences against growing cyber risks
Published 1 year ago
Clydesdale Bank-owner Virgin Money, headquartered in Glasgow, has revealed a strategic investment of £130 million in artificial intelligence (AI) and new technologies aimed at bolstering its defences against cybercrime and securing the future of the business.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Sauchiehall Street RBS branch to close as NatWest cuts deepen
Published 1 year ago
RBS-owner NatWest Group has announced the closure of its prominent RBS branch on Glasgow’s Sauchiehall Street, adding to the spate of bank shutdowns throughout the UK, with 18 additional NatWest branches slated to close south of the border.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Experian: AAB leads the field in Scottish M&A activity
Published 1 year ago
In its latest review for the third quarter Experian reported a notable downturn in M&A activity across Scotland, with deals totalling £4.9 billion in value, marking the fourth consecutive period of decline.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Macfarlane Group expects profits to beat last year despite revenue dip
Published 1 year ago
The board of Glasgow-headquartered protective packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has released a trading update for the period from 1 January to 31 October 2023.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scots tax experts weigh in on the Autumn Statement’s economic impacts for businesses and workers
Published 1 year ago
The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement of 2023 has been met with a mixed reception from Scottish tax experts, who highlight both positives and concerns in the outlined fiscal plans.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Geoff O’Brien rejoins Assetz Capital to spearhead £200m Scottish market lending goal
Published 1 year ago
Property development lender Assetz Capital has reappointed Geoff O’Brien as relationship director in Scotland.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
White Oak lends £40m to Scottish SMEs in 2023
Published 1 year ago
White Oak, a UK-based non-bank lender, has provided £40 million to Scottish SMEs so far this year as it continues to champion the growth of small businesses across the country.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish SMEs urged to check for letters giving them six months to resolve banking complaints
Published 1 year ago
The Business Banking Resolution Service (BBRS) is appealing directly to business in Scotland to see if their unresolved banking disputes can be tackled.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Chancellor unveils sweeping tax cuts and investment in Autumn Statement
Published 1 year ago
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a slew of financial measures aimed at bolstering the economy by aiding businesses, pensioners, the hospitality industry, and the self-employed.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Alba Bank gears up for SME lending with nCino partnership
Published 1 year ago
Alba Bank has taken a significant leap in bolstering the SME sector by integrating nCino’s cloud banking platform.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
PwC: Scots consumers set to cut Christmas spending
Published 1 year ago
Scottish consumers are preparing for a more frugal festive season, as financial pressures cause a significant reduction in holiday spending, according to PwC’s latest Festive Predictions.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Eos announces two executive appointments
Published 1 year ago
St Andrews-based impact investment firm Eos Advisory LLP has announced a series of executive appointments, bringing the firm’s headcount to 11.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish EDGE invests £1.5m into 38 early-stage high-growth businesses
Published 1 year ago
Some 38 Scottish businesses with high-growth potential have received a much-needed £1.5 million in funding in the 22nd round of the Scottish EDGE awards.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Macduff Shipyards remains buoyant with near 50% increase in pre-tax profits
Published 1 year ago
Macduff Shipyards has hailed a successful year as the firm posted a near-50% increase in pre-tax profits to £2.59 million.
Read on www.scottishnews.com →
Scotgold Resources appoints administrators putting over 80 jobs at risk
Published 1 year ago
Scotgold Resources has appointed Daniel Bredenkamp and Christopher Pattinson of Australia-based Pitcher Partners Accountants and Advisors (WA) as joint and several administrators.
Read on www.scottishnews.com →
Virgin Money invests £130m in AI to strengthen defences against growing cyber risks
Published 1 year ago
Clydesdale Bank-owner Virgin Money, headquartered in Glasgow, has revealed a strategic investment of £130 million in artificial intelligence (AI) and new technologies aimed at bolstering its defences against cybercrime and securing the future of the business.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Sauchiehall Street RBS branch to close as NatWest cuts deepen
Published 1 year ago
RBS-owner NatWest Group has announced the closure of its prominent RBS branch on Glasgow’s Sauchiehall Street, adding to the spate of bank shutdowns throughout the UK, with 18 additional NatWest branches slated to close south of the border.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Experian: AAB leads the field in Scottish M&A activity
Published 1 year ago
In its latest review for the third quarter Experian reported a notable downturn in M&A activity across Scotland, with deals totalling £4.9 billion in value, marking the fourth consecutive period of decline.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Macfarlane Group expects profits to beat last year despite revenue dip
Published 1 year ago
The board of Glasgow-headquartered protective packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has released a trading update for the period from 1 January to 31 October 2023.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scots tax experts weigh in on the Autumn Statement’s economic impacts for businesses and workers
Published 1 year ago
The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement of 2023 has been met with a mixed reception from Scottish tax experts, who highlight both positives and concerns in the outlined fiscal plans.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Geoff O’Brien rejoins Assetz Capital to spearhead £200m Scottish market lending goal
Published 1 year ago
Property development lender Assetz Capital has reappointed Geoff O’Brien as relationship director in Scotland.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
White Oak lends £40m to Scottish SMEs in 2023
Published 1 year ago
White Oak, a UK-based non-bank lender, has provided £40 million to Scottish SMEs so far this year as it continues to champion the growth of small businesses across the country.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish SMEs urged to check for letters giving them six months to resolve banking complaints
Published 1 year ago
The Business Banking Resolution Service (BBRS) is appealing directly to business in Scotland to see if their unresolved banking disputes can be tackled.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Chancellor unveils sweeping tax cuts and investment in Autumn Statement
Published 1 year ago
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a slew of financial measures aimed at bolstering the economy by aiding businesses, pensioners, the hospitality industry, and the self-employed.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Alba Bank gears up for SME lending with nCino partnership
Published 1 year ago
Alba Bank has taken a significant leap in bolstering the SME sector by integrating nCino’s cloud banking platform.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →