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Lloyd's of London (Phogel) Lloyd's of London, the world’s biggest insurance market, says it will set up a new European subsidiary in Brussels to avoid losing business when the UK leaves the EU.

Scottish care home operator Renaissance Care has secured £4.5 million of funding from Barclays to support its long-term growth plans.

Helen Cook Royal Bank of Scotland has today announced the appointment of Helen Cook to the role of Chief HR Officer.

Peter Alderson A lack of understanding in relation to the plethora of business and finance terminology is potentially holding back the growth of Scottish SMEs, according to latest findings.

Brian Williamson Britain’s departure from the EU will intensify skills shortages and make it harder to carry out research and development in the UK, according to Edinburgh-based R&D tax credit specialist Jumpstart.

Independent data, research and analysis provider on the UK peer-to-peer lending market Orca has today announced the launch of their new platform, aimed at helping financial advisers and sophisticated investors clearly visualise and seize the opportunities within the P2P market.

Piotr Wisthal Aberdeen-based accountancy firm Hutcheson Mearns has appointed qualified Chartered Accountant Piotr Wisthal to the role of senior consultant.

Katherine Garrett-Cox The former chief executive of Dundee-based Alliance Trust received a salary and benefits package worth more than £1.2 million during 2016, despite only being in post for two months of the year.

Andrew Leslie Andrew Leslie is a Senior Solicitor at Gillespie Macandrew LLP.

Mohit Thukral Global professional services firm Genpact plans to create more than 300 new jobs in Glasgow over the next five years, following a decision to expand its European operations in Scotland.

John Hannah A leading North-east accountancy firm has been named a finalist in this year’s Elevator Awards.

Sandy Begbie Standard Life has announced that terms have been agreed to sell its Hong Kong insurance business Standard Life Standard Life Asia, to the Edinburgh-based insurance giant's Chinese joint venture insurance business, Heng An Standard Life Insurance Company Limited.

Peter Lawson A survey of some of Scotland’s largest and best-known businesses conducted by Scottish law firm Burness Paull suggests that deal activity will continue, despite political uncertainty.

Al Rayan Bank has announced the launch of a new range of Home Purchase Plans (HPPs) which are designed to make it easier for people looking to move an existing home finance product to the Sharia compliant provider.

Philip Grant Bank of Scotland tomorrow hosts its first Google Digital Garage training session offering small businesses and charities in Glasgow the chance to boost their digital skills and help them better understand the benefits of being online, and what this can bring to their organisation.