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Name checks are to be undertaken when UK bank customers transfer money from next summer to deter rising bank fraud. Currently, if a person wants to send money they are asked for the recipient's account name, as well as number and sort code. However, the bank does not check if the name is correct.

Chris Arbuthnott Barclays has announced the appointment of Chris Arbuthnott as a director of wealth management in Scotland.

Becoming an entrepreneur will be the subject of an exciting event next week for young professionals in the Borders. The Scottish Borders Young Professionals event, Inspire Your Inner Entrepreneur, will be held at Melrose Rugby Club on Wednesday 24 October, at 6pm and will feature some great business

Neil Amner Slowing investment in the Scottish economy highlights the need for Brexit certainty, the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) has said.

Alison McGregor The Scottish Government has launched new practical guidance produced to help businesses identify and prevent human trafficking and exploitation across their operations.

Graeme Jones Scottish Financial Enterprise is partnering with The Prince’s Trust to help support young people to develop the skills and confidence they need to live, learn and earn.

Maven Capital Partners has sold Marketgait Apartments, a 116 bed purpose built student accommodation development in Dundee, to 90 North Real Estate Partners LLP.

Scott Jeffrey A partner from Johnston Carmichael has been appointed to the charities panel of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAS).

Founder of Locavore Reuben Chesters with Darrin Nightingale, chief customer officer, Social Investment Scotland Responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS) has reached a significant milestone by lending to Locavore, marking its 300th investment in Scottish social enterprises.

Glasgow’s Buchanan Wharf Opportunities to invest in nine projects worth more than £2 billion to Scotland’s economy have been announced by economy secretary Derek Mackay.

Nora Senior The Scottish Government's Enterprise and Skills Strategic Board has published a 20-year plan to drive greater productivity and inclusive growth through the enterprise and skills system in all parts of Scotland.

Scottish retailers will face at least an extra £16 million on their annual business rates bill from April 2019, the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has said. The retail body warned that the figure could be even higher if the Scottish Government resumes using RPI to calculate inflation, instead of

Stephen Martin Stephen Martin, head of office at Brewin Dolphin Glasgow, warns against investing in technology that's been developed for its own sake.

Nick Thomas Global investment firm Baillie Gifford has pledged £5 million to support research into the ethical challenges posed by the growing use of data and artificial intelligence.

Faith Simpson Faith Simpson has been recognised by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) as its UK advocate of the year.