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Stephen McGee, the chief executive of Scottish Friendly, is steering one of the UK’s oldest mutuals into its most transformative chapter in decades. To say that recent and planned developments are seismic would be to state – or rather understate – the obvious. Under his stewardship
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BGF-backed hedgehog lab, the Newcastle-headquartered digital product consultancy, has appointed Malcolm Seagrave as chief executive as it accelerates expansion plans that place Scotland at the heart of its ambitions. Mr Seagrave steps up after 18 months as managing director of the firm's UK operatio
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Susie Lind, partner in the Edinburgh office of international law firm CMS, has been appointed as chair of Scottish Renewables. Ms Lind – who joined the law firm last November – succeeds Adam Morrison, the UK country manager for Ocean Winds, who served in the role from 2021.
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Royal Bank of Scotland-owner NatWest Group has appointed Kevin Havelock as mid-market champion for Scotland. The appointment comes as the group has appointed a total of 12 mid-market champions across UK nations and regions, part of its "growing together" plan to drive UK wide growth by supporting re
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Responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS) has appointed Chris Jamieson to the newly created role of head of investment partnerships, while welcoming Louisa Shanks as investment manager, as the organisation continues to expand its reach and diversify its investor base. Mr Jamieson
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Alisdair Dewar has been appointed as RBC Brewin Dolphin's new head of office for Edinburgh, following Johnny McGlynn’s decision to retire at the end of last year. Mr Dewar's appointment makes a strong addition to the Edinburgh team, bringing with him 30 years’ experience across financial
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The pensions and lifetime savings team at Burges Salmon has grown its practice by over 100% in three years and increased its headcount by 50% in 18 months, the firm said. This national expansion has been mirrored in Scotland, where its team has seen sustained growth, with four new team members joini
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More than 770 newly qualified Chartered Accountants (CAs) have joined the profession at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) Admission Ceremony. The annual event, held this year in Edinburgh on Saturday 7 March, also marked a significant milestone for social mobility, as the ICA
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Azets' Scottish operations are set to surpass the £50 million turnover milestone for the first time, forecasting a year-end revenue of £51m. This represents a roughly 30% increase in turnover over a two-year period, driven by a combination of organic growth and the strategic acquisition
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Deloitte has revealed plans for the creation of a unified Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) firm following a successful partner vote. Scheduled to launch in June 2026, this regional powerhouse will consolidate 16 participating firms across more than 80 countries. While individual firms will mai
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ICAS (the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland) has launched a new professional designation in response to rising global demand for skilled accounting, finance and business talent. The Accounting and Business Professional (ABP) is only the third designation introduced in ICAS’ 172-ye
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Armstrong Watson has expanded its offering with the launch of two specialist propositions – a financial reporting team and a fractional FD/CFO service. Together, these enhanced services provide clients with deeper technical reporting expertise and flexible, senior finance leadership.
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More than two-thirds (70%) of small business leaders in Scotland have not pursued a potential business venture because of a lack of confidence, new research by YouGov on behalf of the British Business Bank has revealed. This crisis of confidence is costing the UK over half a million potential busine
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BGF-backed hedgehog lab, the Newcastle-headquartered digital product consultancy, has appointed Malcolm Seagrave as chief executive as it accelerates expansion plans that place Scotland at the heart of its ambitions. Mr Seagrave steps up after 18 months as managing director of the firm's UK operatio
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The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called for Glasgow to establish a fire recovery fund to help small businesses get back on their feet following the devastating Union Street fire. Scores of small businesses have been affected by the huge blaze which has resulted in the closure of a large
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Edinburgh-based remote working platform SWURF has announced a new £200,000 funding round. The investment will accelerate SWURF’s expansion, with the goal of turning Edinburgh into the world's most flexible working friendly city. Investors will join existing backers including Gareth Willi
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A Scottish digital marketing business is helping businesses across the country grow their turnover and strengthen their online presence, thanks to tailored support from Business Gateway. Established in 1997, Toltech Digital is one of Scotland’s longest-standing digital marketing agencies, offe
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