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Department store chain House of Fraser has appointed KPMG to advise it in a move that could result in store closures and job losses.

Just how careful pensioners remain with their retirement funds since the introduction of Pension Freedoms has been revealed by new research from Prudential.

Click image to expand Hotspots from Oban to Orkney have been tracked as part of a new interactive guide to the growing Scottish technology sector produced by independent accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael.

The latest Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS) from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) released today found that global economic confidence is at its highest level in years, with strong growth since the start of 2017.

Frans Woelders Royal Bank of Scotland has appointed a new chief digital officer to its personal and business banking (PBB) franchise in a move that the Edinburgh-based lender says signals "a fundamental shift in gear to build world class digital services for personal and small business customers".

Alan McIntosh Senior Money Adviser Alan McIntosh argues, amongst other things, that the Prescription (Scotland) Bill 2018 should be welcomed, but the Scottish Parliament needs to ensure all obligations to pay debts arising from personal contracts and statute should be covered by short term negative

Louise McCosh Louise McCosh, HR Director at accountancy firm French Duncan, sees reason for optimism despite Brexit uncertainties

Steven Fraser, Brian McMurray, Kevin Meaney and Graeme Allan Scottish Chartered Accountants & business advisors Anderson Anderson & Brown LLP (AAB) has announced the promotion of three new Partners.

For the 8th year running, Scotland’s population has continued to increase and stands at a record high of 5.42 million, according to new statistics published by the National Records of Scotland (NRS).

A significant number of businesses in the legal sector are in danger of breaching anti-money laundering legislation, and are among those at the highest risk of exposure to such crime, new research has revealed.

Plans have been unveiled for a new £100 million office development in the heart of Glasgow’s city centre at 33 Cadogan Street.

The breakneck speed with which digital technology is transforming the financial and related professional services industry, has been revealed in a new report.

Neil Amner The latest Scottish Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Indicator survey has shown rising levels of investment across Scottish businesses, as expectations grow amongst firms for a strong 2018.

Bill Crossan and Thomas Gillan A new mission-led investment venture aimed at stimulating social entrepreneurship in Scotland has been launched by responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS).