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Martin Gilbert, chief executive of Aberdeen Asset Management Aberdeen Asset Management has confirmed the acquisition of Bristol-based Parmenion Capital Partners LLP and its sister company Self Directed Holdings.

SNP depute leader Stewart Hosie The potential acquisition of other UK challenger banks by Spanish-based TSB owner Sabadell would have to be considered on its merits, SNP depute leader Stewart Hosie said today.

Andy Willox, the FSB's Scottish policy convener Confidence has fallen among small businesses in Scotland, which are already less confident than those south of the border, according to a new survey.

Fiona Hyslop MSP Film and TV producers spent a record £45.2 million shooting on location in Scotland last year, culture secretary Fiona Hyslop revealed today.

Sandy Burgess, chief executive of the Scottish Motor Trade Association New figures show that sales of new cars in Scotland continue to rise, but are still lagging behind the rest of the UK.

Malcolm Scott A former treasurer for the Scottish Conservative Party and trustee of charity Crimestoppers has been banned from holding the directorship of any company for five and a half years.

Mark McDonald MSP Almost 135,000 people in Scotland are employed by accredited Living Wage employers, according to new figures obtained in the Scottish Parliament last week.

The Scottish government's plans to create a minimum unit price for alcohol could adversely affect the free movement of goods the Advocate General to the European Court of Justice has said. Yves Bot said the plans would only be legal where there was no other option, such as increasing taxes, to achie

Lena Wilson The last 12 months have seen Scottish Enterprise offer a total of £57.8million of Regional Selective Assistance (RSA) grants for projects with planned capital expenditure of £396.7 million.

Accountancy students at financial and business adviser Grant Thornton have become the first to sign up for a unique and new Integrated Qualification (IQ) in Audit. Grant Thornton students who have just embarked on the new qualification will enjoy greater flexibility and movement in their careers thr

Another former co-administrator has been charged over the controversial sale of Rangers in 2012. Paul Clark, who worked for administrators Duff & Phelps, is the fourth man to appeared in court over the alleged fraudulent acquisition of Rangers' during the sale by former owner Craig Whyte to ex-c

A poll of finance directors has revealed growing pessimism over growth prospects for Scotland the nation’s top businesss leaders. The survey of more than 100 FDs, CFOs and Senior Finance Officers conducted by ICAS, the global professional body for Chartered Accountants, found that half of the Scot

Latest figures released by the Bank of England have revealed that Royal Bank of Scotland has slashed lending to small and medium sized enterprises through the Funding For Lending initiative by more than £250 million over the past three months. According to the BoE data, 74 per cent state-owned RBS

Glasgow-based portable power supplier Aggreko has expanded its presence in the North American market with the £18m acquisition of ICS Group. ICS Group, which is a leading provider of mobile temperature control services in Canada, had revenues of £8.9 million in the 12 months to July 2015.

New designs for a £75 million hotel to be built at the former Royal High School on Edinburgh’s Calton Hill have been submitted after a public consultation “fundamentally altered” the initial plans.