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Paul Agnell: Star manager down – what happens when a fund manager leaves or retires?

Published 23 hours ago

Paul Angell, head of investment research at AJ Bell, looks at what happens when a prominent fund manager leaves or retires and the questions investors might ask themselves when deciding what to do.

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Gillian Fleming: The need for more women angel investors

Published 1 day ago

Gillian Fleming explores the transformative potential of increasing women’s participation in angel investing.

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Stuart Petrie: Will you be caught by HMRC trying to bridge a £40 billion tax gap?

Published 1 day ago

Tax expert Stuart Petrie discusses the heightened scrutiny and increased enforcement efforts by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), emphasising the importance of taking any enquiries seriously, the methods used for tax recovery, and the benefits of voluntary disclosures to mitigate penalties and liabilities.

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Susan Nightingale: Age need only be a number when it comes to starting a business

Published 2 days ago

Entrepreneurship in Scotland is gaining traction among both young and older generations, writes Susan Nightingale, highlighting the support available and the diverse success stories within the start-up ecosystem.

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Martin McKay: People, Place and Jobs: Reflecting on a decade of regeneration and growth since the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Published 3 days ago

Insight: Martin McKay, chief executive of Clyde Gateway, looks back over 10 years of regeneration since the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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Jen Paice: Impact of the new Pension Schemes Bill

Published 3 days ago

It’s no surprise that the King’s Speech has sparked plenty of headlines, providing the first official opportunity for the new government to set out its plans for the future with key legislation and proposals, writes Jen Paice.

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Caroline Colliston: Scottish Visitor Levy – navigating new tourism tax terrain

Published 4 days ago

Overnight accommodation providers should be aware of the administrative challenges posed by the soon to be implemented Scottish Visitor Levy, writes Caroline Colliston.

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Euan Cluness: New security fit for business

Published 1 week ago

Many would acknowledge that Scots law in relation to security over moveables has been behind the curve for some considerable time and that businesses based in or conducting business in Scotland have been disadvantaged as a result, writes Euan Cluness.

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Jo Armstrong: Importance of CFOs in Scotland’s public sector

Published 1 week ago

As Scotland’s councils are increasingly faced with tough budget decisions, the role of the chief financial officer (CFO) is critical in ensuring financial sustainability and stability in local government, writes Jo Armstrong – chair of Audit Scotland’s Accounts Commission.

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Zander Muego: Why a more considered approach is key to decarbonising UK housing

Published 2 weeks ago

Zander Muego discusses the complexities of decarbonising the UK’s existing housing stock, particularly social housing, in the pursuit of net zero targets while addressing fuel poverty and ensuring wider community benefits.

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Paul Hilton: Can the new Labour government help fix Scotland’s housing emergency?

Published 2 weeks ago

CEO of Scottish property portal ESPC, Paul Hilton, shares his thoughts on how the new UK government could help to bring about much-needed change in Scotland’s housing.

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Caitlin Armstrong: What can B2B businesses in Scotland learn from the fashion industry?

Published 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Armstrong takes a look at what B2B businesses can learn from the fashion industry.

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Kirsty Gallacher: Short-term lets reform not radical enough

Published 3 weeks ago

The Scottish government is seeking to address some of the overly restrictive aspects of the short-term let licensing rules, but the measures may not be enough to tackle “unnecessary” regulation and financial burdens faced by the Scottish tourism industry, writes Kirsty Gallacher.

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Jane Wood: The urgent need to revive Scotland’s SME home building sector

Published 3 weeks ago

Jane Wood, chief executive of Homes for Scotland, discusses the alarming decline of small and medium-sized home builders in Scotland and its impact on the housing crisis, emphasising the need for urgent policy reforms to support the sector.

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Ian Woods: Sector-by-sector look at Scotland’s rejuvenated commercial property landscape

Published 3 weeks ago

Funders are out in force and looking for opportunities as the commercial property sector in Scotland once again demonstrates its resilience, writes Ian Woods as he analyses trends in various sectors and critiques government policies.

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