Financial firms, telecommunications and tech leaders have launched a collaborative programme in International Fraud Awareness Week to tackle financial crime across the UK.
Appointments
See all articlesEdinburgh-based ITZA has added to its leadership team as the digital learning startup prepares for a global rollout and embarks on an external investment round. Simon Riddlesden has joined ITZA as chief commercial officer, joining from Video Arts, the global e-learning group founded by John C
Aon plc has welcomed its latest cohort of new, diverse early careers talent to its Glasgow and Edinburgh offices with the arrival of nine recent graduates.
AM Sci Tech, a subsidiary of Hurstwood Holdings is pleased to announce the appointment of Gordon Pirie as asset manager at Aberdeen Energy & Innovation Parks. He brings extensive experience in property investment and development and will play a key role in overseeing day-to-day asset management
Weatherbys Private Bank has appointed Hannah Law as a private banker to its Edinburgh office as it continues to attract new Scottish clients. Ms Law joins Weatherbys after having spent the past decade at Citi in London, latterly working for its professional services group advising clients from large
Caledonia Housing Association has recruited a head of finance and a head of investment and sustainability, both of whom have extensive experience in the housing sector. Angela Murphy has been appointed as head of finance and will start in January 2025. Ms Murphy is currently head of finance at Hillc
Energy network SGN has appointed Tony King as its new chief financial officer (CFO), effective from 2 December 2024. He brings over 30 years of experience in C-suite roles in industries including transportation, construction, energy and manufacturing.
Accountancy
See all articlesCorporate insolvencies in Scotland were 18% higher than in October 2023, according to new figures released today.
PwC UK’s annual Black Friday survey shows that 41% of Scots say they’re interested in buying this year - up from 35% last year.
North-east accountancy firm SBP Accountants & Business Advisers has made a series of internal promotions at its Peterhead office. Following a successful year at SBP, which also has offices in Aberdeen, Fraserburgh and Banff, the promotions include Lydia Bugden’s advancement to manager from
Vishal Chopra, who took over from James Kergon as senior partner for KPMG in Scotland, has revealed a new-look senior leadership team. Mr Chopra now oversees a team of more than 900 people across KPMG’s offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen. He stepped into the role after having most rece
RMT Accountants & Business Advisors, a member of the Sumer Group, has acquired specialist restructuring practice KSA Group, which has offices in Edinburgh and Berwick, for an undisclosed sum. The KSA Group specialises in pre-insolvency solutions and works with the directors and owners of struggl
Business
See all articlesScottish businesses planning to treat their staff to a festive party this Christmas are being cautioned to avoid exceeding the £150 per person tax exemption limit. Mark Pryce, head of corporate tax in Scotland for Azets, has warned that it is easy to fall foul of the legislation regarding exem
Overdue invoices have surged by 42.8% in October 2024, compared to the same period last year, equating to 600,588 unpaid invoices, according to R3. The insolvency and restructuring trade body's analysis of data provided by Creditsafe shows that this is the highest monthly total of 2024 so far, and a
Lesmahagow-based fleet vehicle graphics firm, OPG, is on track to increase turnover by 40% following continued business growth since a management buy-out (MBO) in late 2022. OPG’s primary focus is the design and production of branding and wraps for vehicles, working with household names across
The Scottish Government has announced over £1.9 million in funding to boost entrepreneurship education and support under-represented groups in business. Pupils will have the opportunity to learn about business from primary one to the end of high school for the first time under a new initiative
Picture (L-R): Kylie Moles and Matt Sandham of bspoq with Toni Baxter and Jed Simpson of TYGRIS A Scottish family-run business has experienced a major increase in online revenue since rebranding and implementing a digital-led sales strategy.