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Fraser Sime August saw a moderate increase in Scottish private sector output, according to the latest PMI survey from Bank of Scotland, and although growth softened since the 33-month high recorded in July, the latest expansion was the second-fastest since July 2015.

Chris Smith Global accountancy firm Grant Thornton has called on the Scottish Government to deliver a radical overhaul of Scotland’s business rates system, warning failure to act could jeopardise future economic growth plans.

Sorcha Lorimer PwC’s SCALE: Edinburgh initiative has announced the appointment of its latest two mentor executives charged with helping guide the country’s next generation of scale-up firms.

Anton Colella ICAS chief executive Anton Colella is to leave the organisation after more than ten years at its helm.

Sarah Deas Results of a recent YouGov survey published today reveal that nearly 60 per cent of those surveyed view employee-owned (EO) businesses as more trustworthy than businesses which are not.

More than 3.9 million over-55s plan to downsize to a cheaper property later in life – but it is convenience rather than the cash that is their biggest motivation, according to new research from Prudential.

Alison Rose Following last week’s reports that Royal Bank of Scotland chief executive Ross McEwan could be poached by his former employers Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), rumours have now surfaced suggesting the Edinburgh bank is preparing to meet such an eventuality with the appointment of

Isle of Harris Distillers has secured a £1.7 million financial package from HSBC to support its growth and further investment in its maturing single malt whisky stock. Currently lying in cask in the Outer Hebrides, the first batch of The Hearach should be ready from late 2020 for bottling.

General activity in the property market in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife is showing signs of recovery with year-on-year increases in the number of homes being brought to market and the number of homes being sold, according to the latest data from estate agents ESPC.

Ross McEwan Royal Bank of Scotland Group chief executive Ross McEwan is among the potential candidates to take the helm of Australia’s largest bank, according to new reports.

Aberdeen-based accountants Anderson Anderson & Brown LLP (AAB) has announced significant growth within its upstream oil & gas team following a string of new contract wins in the sector during 2017.

Simon Cowie, managing partner at Aberdeen-based Infinity Partnership, and client relations manager Greg Houston Aberdeen accountancy and business advisory practice Infinity Partnership has been shortlisted for two honours at the 2017 British Accountancy Awards in London.

JC Partners Euan McLeod, Ryan Diplexcito and Steven Menzies greet new tax manager Senga Prior Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its team in Perth through the appointment of new tax manager Senga Prior.

Donald McNaught Donald McNaught, restructuring partner at Johnston Carmichael has been appointed as administrator to Edinburgh-based payment processing firm Payfont Ltd.

Nicola Sturgeon First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced plans to open more overseas Scottish business hubs to help companies boost their activity abroad and increase exports.