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Scotland’s Finance Secretary Derek Mackay and his Welsh counterpart Rebecca Evans have called on the UK Government to provide clarity on post Brexit funding, future budgets and public sector pensions, ahead of a meeting with Chief Secretary to the Treasury Liz Truss in Cardiff. The Federation

NatWest is recognising brokers in the mortgage industry that have gone beyond everyday expectations to put the customer and their local community at the heart of their firm. In total 60 firms have been shortlisted for recognition in the 12 regional awards, with a further two awards for Best National

A survey of public bodies in Scotland has revealed that most board members would be reluctant to complain about their colleagues, though reported bullying and other kinds of 'disrespectful conduct' are in the minority. The problem of ‘disrespectful conduct’ is more widespread in loc

While some may believe manners are slipping in the 21st century, Scots are still concerned about appearing polite where cash is concerned, with 40 per cent of people from Scotland saying they are worried about committing a financial faux pas or appearing ill mannered when it comes to money, new rese

KPMG, administrators of Patisserie Holdings plc and its subsidiaries, has today announced that the businesses of Patisserie Valerie and Philpotts have been sold in two separate transactions, which collectively preserve all 117 stores and safeguard approximately 2000 jobs. A total of 96 Patisserie Va

Glasgow-based investment firm Maven Capital Partners has co-led a £3.25 million equity investment in UK Fintech business Mojo Mortgages, which aims to create a better mortgage experience by providing a full market comparison of mortgage providers.

An Aberdeen-based investment specialist has expanded its team with the appointment of an experienced financial adviser following a period of continued growth for the business. Graham Smith has joined Scott James Wealth Management – a representative of St James’s Place Wealth Ma

The UK remained the top destination for fintech investment activity in Europe with over $20.7bn in deals in 2018, though, the UK lost its global crown from H1 with the activity tailing off in the second half of the year, according to the latest KPMG Pulse of Fintech report.

The combination of Brexit uncertainty, lack of investment and stockpiling is putting increasing pressure on cash, but Scottish businesses could unlock access to credit through improving credit scores - counterbalancing this burden, accountancy firm RSM has said. Reviewing and improving credit scores

International commercial law firm Addleshaw Goddard is strengthening its Aberdeen energy team with the appointment of David McEwing as partner. Mr McEwing, who joins the firm from Pinsent Masons, has more than 25 years’ experience in the energy sector, advising oil and gas companies and o

Francis Street Club & Institute Limited, a Wick-based social and sports club founded in the 1920’s, has been placed in liquidation. Francis Street Club started as a British Legion Club and has been a long-established social, entertainment and sporting venue in the Highlands that rose to pr

Development firm M&G Real Estate has drawn up fresh proposals for an Edinburgh development site project being developed with the investment arm of Prudential. The insurer is working with QMile Group on the former goods yard next to Haymarket Station, which it purchased l

The UK property market has peaked, and average prices are falling, according to an Edinburgh property management firm. Apropos by DJ Alexander Ltd, one of the UK’s largest family-run property management businesses which is run jointly by brothers David and John Alexander, has an

An additional £20 million is to be invested by the Scottish Government in extra support to help GPs with the cost of running their practices, making a total investment of £50 million over the next two years.

Complying with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations is high on the agenda for the accountancy and legal professions, but the majority are worried about becoming a target for criminals looking to exploit their professional skills and services to enable money laundering, new research has revealed.