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Investment in stocks and shares ISAs surged in the second quarter of 2020 increasing by a staggering +71% in the three months to June, according to Scottish Friendly’s New Investor Index.

Glasgow-based digital pharmacy Phlo Digital Pharmacy is set for expansion after it broke its £1.65 million crowdfund target on the day of launch. The firm, which launched in November 2019, now plans to extend their crowdfunding campaign hosted on Crowdcube due to the high levels of demand.

BGF has appointed Fiona Dornan as a new investor to its Scotland and Northern Ireland team. Ms Dornan will support ongoing business growth in both regions.

Brian Williamson, chairman of Glasgow-headquartered 4icg Group, whose subsidiaries include Fierce Digital, Pursuit Marketing and Software Advisory Service, details how to kickstart the economy after COVID-19. I have been impressed, not only with  the economic levers Rishi Sunak, has used to sti

September marked the eighth month in a row of declining retail sales in Scotland, falling -6.0% on a total basis, according to the latest retail sales monitor from KPMG and the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC).

Stirling-based independent metering, utility construction and energy network business Energy Assets Group has appointed Luca Sutera as chief financial officer.  In an impressive business career, Mr Sutera has gained considerable expertise in power and renewable energy markets, most recentl

Over 14 million savers now have access to the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association's (PLSA) Retirement Living Standards helping them to picture their retirement futures. In total, some 14.4 million savers – including over 10 million active savers – will have access to the Stand

Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) is celebrating the third anniversary of its Global Equity Impact Fund. The fund, managed by Sarah Norris and Dominic Byrne, was the first impact product launched by the global asset manager.

The programme for Fife Business Week has been revealed with around 30 events taking place online from November 2 to 6.

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has today launched a consultation on the proposed revision of its UK auditing standard ISA (UK) 240  - The Auditor's Responsibilities Relating to Fraud in an Audit of Financial Statements.ISAs are based on the underlying ISAs issued by the Internationa

Scotland’s GDP increased by 2.6% in August, according to statistics announced today by Scotland's chief statistician.

A £30 million package of funding from the Scottish Government is being made available to local authorities to support people facing financial hardship as a result of coronavirus, including money to provide free school meals over the school holidays. Local authorities will be given flexibility

A school pupil who appeared to have been kidnapped at gunpoint during a Zoom class was only playing a prank, police have said.

Edinburgh-based bank Hampden & Co has reported strong results during the third quarter of this year on the back of demand for borrowing.  Total lending was up 16% against the previous quarter at £289 million and increased 77% on a year-on-year basis.  Deposits also increased

Audit fees at the Big Four accountancy firms Deloitte, PwC, EY and KPMG increased by 6.9% last year as they increased their charges to account for tougher regulations introduced by the regulator.  The Financial Reporting Council’s (FRC) 2020 Key Facts and Trends in the Accountan