Insight
Fiona Henderson: Innovation remains key as Scottish fintechs weather investment storm
Published 2 years ago
The Scottish fintech sector continues to see success after success, its growth goals outlined in the fintech Scotland Research & Innovation Roadmap, however some firms are faced with challenges posed by a recent decline in investment activity, writes fintech specialist Fiona Henderson.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
National Planning Improvement Champion: Collaboration is key to improving planning
Published 2 years ago
Craig McLaren and Susan Rintoul set out the findings of the National Planning Improvement Champion’s call for ideas and outline how it is shaping the way we measure the success of planning.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Janet Haugh: Scotland’s homelessness crisis is a national embarrassment
Published 2 years ago
Right There CEO Janet Haugh marks the homelessness charity’s 200th anniversary with a look at the charity’s journey and today’s wider issues of homelessness and the housing crisis.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Justin Rourke: Required retirement income rises by up to 34% – how much will you need to retire?
Published 2 years ago
In light of the significant rise in the expected level of income needed for retirement, Armstrong Watson Financial Planning’s head of advice, Justin Rourke, highlights the impacting factors and discusses what one should consider to achieve their retirement objectives.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Jocelyne Fleming: Draft cladding legislation has uncovered an uncomfortable truth
Published 2 years ago
In this month’s CIOB Column for SCN, policy and public affairs officer Jocelyne Fleming argues that draft cladding legislation has highlighted Scotland’s wider built environment safety challenge.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Marcus Di Rollo: Compromise will be key for Scotland’s rent cap changes
Published 2 years ago
Marcus Di Rollo discusses examines the impacts of the Scottish Government’s rent cap on investors, developers, and tenants, and explores the upcoming challenges and potential changes in rent control policies.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Rosie Gollan and Francesca Macmillan: How the draft Scottish Budget impacts construction
Published 2 years ago
Rosie Gollan and Francesca Macmillan from law firm Womble Bond Dickinson discuss the Scottish Government’s plans for construction in 2024 and 2025.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Richard Campbell: Championing change & collaboration to tackle our climate emergency
Published 2 years ago
Richard Campbell, the new chair of the Institution of Structural Engineers Scotland, highlights how structural engineering is assisting efforts to tackle the climate crisis.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Claire Campbell: Law needed to address damp and mouldy homes
Published 2 years ago
Claire Campbell explains why legislation is needed to address the scourge of mould in rented properties.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Craig Stirrat: Holyrood – we have a problem!
Published 2 years ago
Grampian Housing Association CEO Craig Stirrat offers his thoughts on the forthcoming release of the next Scottish House Condition Survey (2022).
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Paul Hilton: Sellers shouldn’t wait for springtime to list their homes
Published 2 years ago
Paul Hilton explains why, even in a slightly slower market, homeowners shouldn’t hold off on selling their homes.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Laura Falls: Don’t be afraid of using private equity to grow your business
Published 2 years ago
Laura Falls discusses the challenges Scottish businesses face in funding growth ambitions, particularly the underutilisation of private equity (PE), and provides tips for companies considering PE investment to address potential misunderstandings and mistrust.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Peter Reekie: Predictions for Scottish construction and infrastructure in 2024
Published 2 years ago
Peter Reekie, chief executive at Scottish Futures Trust, looks ahead to what 2024 has in store for construction and infrastructure in Scotland, and sets out one area that all organisations should make a priority over the next 12 months.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Matthew Aitchison: Heat in Buildings Bill – time to prepare for new Scottish property energy efficiency requirements?
Published 2 years ago
Matthew Aitchison, associate, valuation & advisory at Knight Frank Scotland, highlights the key points from the Scottish Government’s proposed Heat in Buildings Bill and shares what steps landlords and occupiers should begin to take to prepare.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Andrew Barber: FCA’s new rules to ensure nationwide cash access
Published 2 years ago
Consumer credit and payment services expert Andrew Barber discusses the FCA’s recent proposals to ensure public access to cash in the UK by requiring banks, building societies, and other businesses to maintain reasonable access to cash services.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Fiona Henderson: Innovation remains key as Scottish fintechs weather investment storm
Published 2 years ago
The Scottish fintech sector continues to see success after success, its growth goals outlined in the fintech Scotland Research & Innovation Roadmap, however some firms are faced with challenges posed by a recent decline in investment activity, writes fintech specialist Fiona Henderson.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
National Planning Improvement Champion: Collaboration is key to improving planning
Published 2 years ago
Craig McLaren and Susan Rintoul set out the findings of the National Planning Improvement Champion’s call for ideas and outline how it is shaping the way we measure the success of planning.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Janet Haugh: Scotland’s homelessness crisis is a national embarrassment
Published 2 years ago
Right There CEO Janet Haugh marks the homelessness charity’s 200th anniversary with a look at the charity’s journey and today’s wider issues of homelessness and the housing crisis.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Justin Rourke: Required retirement income rises by up to 34% – how much will you need to retire?
Published 2 years ago
In light of the significant rise in the expected level of income needed for retirement, Armstrong Watson Financial Planning’s head of advice, Justin Rourke, highlights the impacting factors and discusses what one should consider to achieve their retirement objectives.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Jocelyne Fleming: Draft cladding legislation has uncovered an uncomfortable truth
Published 2 years ago
In this month’s CIOB Column for SCN, policy and public affairs officer Jocelyne Fleming argues that draft cladding legislation has highlighted Scotland’s wider built environment safety challenge.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Marcus Di Rollo: Compromise will be key for Scotland’s rent cap changes
Published 2 years ago
Marcus Di Rollo discusses examines the impacts of the Scottish Government’s rent cap on investors, developers, and tenants, and explores the upcoming challenges and potential changes in rent control policies.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Rosie Gollan and Francesca Macmillan: How the draft Scottish Budget impacts construction
Published 2 years ago
Rosie Gollan and Francesca Macmillan from law firm Womble Bond Dickinson discuss the Scottish Government’s plans for construction in 2024 and 2025.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Richard Campbell: Championing change & collaboration to tackle our climate emergency
Published 2 years ago
Richard Campbell, the new chair of the Institution of Structural Engineers Scotland, highlights how structural engineering is assisting efforts to tackle the climate crisis.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Claire Campbell: Law needed to address damp and mouldy homes
Published 2 years ago
Claire Campbell explains why legislation is needed to address the scourge of mould in rented properties.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Craig Stirrat: Holyrood – we have a problem!
Published 2 years ago
Grampian Housing Association CEO Craig Stirrat offers his thoughts on the forthcoming release of the next Scottish House Condition Survey (2022).
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Paul Hilton: Sellers shouldn’t wait for springtime to list their homes
Published 2 years ago
Paul Hilton explains why, even in a slightly slower market, homeowners shouldn’t hold off on selling their homes.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Laura Falls: Don’t be afraid of using private equity to grow your business
Published 2 years ago
Laura Falls discusses the challenges Scottish businesses face in funding growth ambitions, particularly the underutilisation of private equity (PE), and provides tips for companies considering PE investment to address potential misunderstandings and mistrust.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Peter Reekie: Predictions for Scottish construction and infrastructure in 2024
Published 2 years ago
Peter Reekie, chief executive at Scottish Futures Trust, looks ahead to what 2024 has in store for construction and infrastructure in Scotland, and sets out one area that all organisations should make a priority over the next 12 months.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Matthew Aitchison: Heat in Buildings Bill – time to prepare for new Scottish property energy efficiency requirements?
Published 2 years ago
Matthew Aitchison, associate, valuation & advisory at Knight Frank Scotland, highlights the key points from the Scottish Government’s proposed Heat in Buildings Bill and shares what steps landlords and occupiers should begin to take to prepare.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Andrew Barber: FCA’s new rules to ensure nationwide cash access
Published 2 years ago
Consumer credit and payment services expert Andrew Barber discusses the FCA’s recent proposals to ensure public access to cash in the UK by requiring banks, building societies, and other businesses to maintain reasonable access to cash services.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →