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Liz Murray A list of the world’s wealthiest economic entities has revealed that while Scotland comes in at number 158 that is still behind 116 corporations, including well known names such as Walmart, Shell and Amazon.

Graham Drysdale Scottish law firm Brodies LLP has appointed three new partners, recognised leaders in the fields of infrastructure projects, real estate finance and corporate and personal tax. Heather Thompson is a trust and tax specialist, whose experience spans a wide range of taxation matters acr

Lord Woolman The liquidators of a distribution services company which sold its principal asset for half its market value have failed in a legal challenge against the transaction. A judge rejected the claim that the sale amounted to a “gratuitous alienation” and ruled that the price paid was “a

Betsy Williamson Scottish financial sector companies served by weak recruitment models will struggle to attract the best talent in 2017, as the uncertainty surrounding Brexit continues to dampen the market.

Rain Newton-Smith Sentiment amongst financial services firms deteriorated further in the three months to December, but there are signs of an improvement in business conditions over the next quarter for some sectors, according to the latest CBI/PwC Financial Services Survey.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TyEbQwbB38 The recent slump in sterling should prompt a significant readjustment of the UK economy away from consumer spending towards exports, according to the EY ITEM Club winter forecast.

Ed Molyneux Edinburgh-based accounting software specialist Freeagent has landed a partnership deal with Royal Bank of Scotland, having fought off competition from more than 30 rivals.

Keith Brown Scotland’s Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work, Keith Brown, says he has received assurances from the UK Government that the strategic importance of the Green Investment Bank to Scotland will be fully considered as part of ongoing discussions around its privatisation.

https://youtu.be/HLiy_nQLJP0 Barclays has launched a new video to help its business customers stay protected from an increasing type of fraud impacting SMEs - email impersonation.

Ally and Murray Ewing celebrate their award. Perth-based finance broker, The Lending Channel, which is run by local brothers Alistair and Murray Ewing, has been honoured at a glitzy industry event in London.

Edinburgh-based Lloyds Banking Group, which includes Bank of Scotland, has been named the most inclusive employer in Britain by lesbian, gay, bi and trans (LGBT) charity Stonewall in its Top 100 Employers list for 2017.

Alan McIntosh Scottish consumers are not getting a fair deal. Their homes are being placed at risk because they are being denied solutions that are enshrined in legislation. Alan McIntosh, project manager of Govan Law Centre’s Personal Insolvency Unit, explains why.

Alan McIntosh Scottish insolvency practitioners are being urged to make available to Scottish consumers a rarely used legal remedy which allows their home to be protected whilst providing repayment of their debts.

Gordon Chalmers Wylie & Bisset LLP, one of Scotland’s longest established firms of Chartered Accountants, has secured full authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for Consumer Credit Activities following a rigorous assessment process.

Scottish Enterprise has revealed a new Subsea Engineering Action Plan with the aim of capturing an even bigger slice of the current £50 billion global subsea market.