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VINCI Airports, a subsidiary of French conglomerate VINCI Concessions, has agreed to purchase an effective 50.01% stake in Edinburgh Airport Limited, the owning company of Edinburgh Airport, for a sum of £1.27 billion.
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Graham + Sibbald, Chartered Surveyors and Property Consultants, have promoted Finlay Mulvie to director within its commercial valuation department. Mr Mulvie is based within the Glasgow office where his day-to-day work covers the catchment areas of the West, Central and South-West of Scotland.
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Aberdeenshire-headquartered engineering and modular solutions provider Pier Solutions has appointed a new chief executive officer and finance director as it targets growth in the energy sector. Jordan Ferguson joins the company as CEO after serving the role on an interim basis from late 2023. His ex
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Future Asset, an education initiative in Scotland dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion within the finance industry and known for its commitment to empowering young women from all walks of life to pursue careers in investment management, has appointed Jen Mair as its new chair. Ms Mair curr
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Johnston Carmichael has bolstered its team with the appointment of Jordan Brown as new financial services tax partner. Mr Brown, who is based in Glasgow but will work across the UK, was previously an adviser at a US-headquartered global consultancy firm. He specialises in supporting private fun
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The Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland has appointed former Police Scotland detective superintendent Alex Dowall as head of fraud and cyber. With over three decades of experience in policing, Mr Dowall brings an incredible range of experience and specialism to his new role. Based in Aberde
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Glasgow-based funeral plan provider Golden Charter has appointed highly experienced technology transformation leader, Stuart McWhinnie as its chief technology officer, effective from today (15 April). McWhinnie brings extensive experience implementing robust technological change programmes with
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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has marked a record year with the highest number of annual admissions in its 170-year history. Nearly 850 Chartered Accountants (CAs) joined the profession at its annual admission ceremony on 13 April.
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In a significant expansion, two Borders accountancy firms, Hogg & Thorburn and JRW, have formally merged. Having taken effect on 6 April 2024, the amalgamation forms JRW Hogg & Thorburn, marking a milestone in the histories of these long-established firms.
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EQ Accountants has announced its merger with Douglas Home & Co. Part of EQ's expansion plan to triple its turnover in the next five years, the alliance will see the firm's office count increase to 10 locations across Scotland and Northern England, with a combined workforce of 210 professionals.
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N4 Partners has completed a further seven-figure investment to become the majority shareholder of accounting, tax and audit firm Opulus Financial. Opulus has grown rapidly through a series of acquisitions since its inception in 2021, including Wylie & Bisset, George & Co, John Kerr & Co,
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Tax expert John Cairns been appointed by Glasgow-based Robb Ferguson Chartered Accountants as director of taxation. A long-time member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, and a Chartered Tax Adviser, Mr Cairns has been a partner in both Scottish and international accounting firms,
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Scottish accountancy and business advisory firm Consilium Chartered Accountants has advised Cofficient on the successful transition to employee ownership. Consilium provided tax and corporate finance advisory services to the founders of the business who sold the company shareholding to an employee o
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The first quarter has seen a significant downturn in cashflow and profits for Scottish businesses, with sizeable contractions recorded across four of the five sectors, according to the latest Scottish Chambers of Commerce quarterly economic indicator.
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An eco-conscious couple have opened their second environmentally friendly luxury log cabin at the foot of the Eildon Hills for holidaymakers.
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Business confidence in Scotland fell significantly in March, according to Bank of Scotland Commercial Banking. The bank's latest Business Barometer showed the overall confidence level dropped 15 points to 41%, with companies reporting lower optimism in their own business prospects, down 10 poin
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Glasgow-based digital marketing agency GRA has embarked on an ambitious international expansion phase with a series of significant contract wins from new players in the dynamic US tech sector. While Scotland remains the dominant market for the full-service agency, the move into the US arena –
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