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Scottish Investment Bank supports Edinburgh-based IOTech in $7.5m funding round
The Scottish Investment Bank (SIB) has invested in Edinburgh-based IoTech as part of its $7.5 million Series A funding round.
Published 20 November 2019
Plans unveiled for Rusacks Hotel extension and roof-top bar
Adventurous Journeys (AJ) Capital Partners, the new owner of the Rusacks Hotel in St Andrews, has revealed new plans for a substantial upgrade programme which includes a large extension and new rooftop restaurant.
Published 20 November 2019
Weightmans welcomes employment, pensions and immigration team in Scotland
Employment duo Ingrid McGhee and Steven Harte have joined law firm Weightmans to lead its employment, pensions and immigration department in Glasgow.
Published 20 November 2019
HMRC warns customers to be aware of self assessment tax scams
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is warning millions of Self Assessment customers to be aware of fraudsters in the run-up to the 31 January deadline.
Published 20 November 2019
Scottish whisky firm in US copyright row
A lawsuit filed by Joseph A. Magnus & Co in Washington DC claims whisky distillers Highland Park does not have the right to use the mark "Magnus" on a Highland Park malt whisky it sells in the USA.
Published 20 November 2019
Nationwide boosts Scottish housing charities by £500k
A number of community housing projects and charities are celebrating after successfully securing funding from Nationwide Building Society’s Community Grant Fund.
Published 20 November 2019
PwC & OGUK: North Sea technology could play leading role in energy transition
The North Sea has the potential to become a global showcase for the energy transition as a number of low carbon solutions grow in prominence, with partnership models becoming critical for the future of the basin, according to a new report from PwC and OGUK.
Published 20 November 2019
SME community to attend Scotland's CAN DO Innovation Summit today
World-class leaders from LEGO and Harvard Kennedy School will join over 700 delegates from the Scottish SME community today at Scotland’s CAN DO Innovation Summit at Glasgow Science Centre.
Published 20 November 2019
Glasgow City Council evaluates city centre strategy and looks to future plans
Glasgow City Council has considered the progress made through the City Centre Strategy 2014-19, and the development for the strategy for 2020-25.
Published 20 November 2019
Work begins on Legal & General's build to rent development at Glasgow's Buchanan Wharf
The next significant building phase at Glasgow’s Buchanan Wharf starts this week with ground-breaking for Legal & General’s 324-home build to rent (BTR) scheme.
Published 20 November 2019
Barclays and Hitachi launch next-generation finger vein scanner
Barclays has today unveiled its enhanced finger vein scanner which will help businesses access their banking facilities securely and simply in seconds.
Published 20 November 2019
Mitchells & Butlers prepares to open new sites in Scotland next year
Bar and restaurant operator Mitchells & Butlers is gearing up to open new sites in Scotland during 2020, continuing its expansion into the Scottish market, advised by Savills.
Published 20 November 2019
And finally... digital disconnect
Spanish bank BBVA has told its employees that they should ignore emails outside of formal working hours.
Published 20 November 2019
EY partners hit by pay cut despite record revenues
Partners at EY are due to take a pay cut, despite the business making record revenues.
Published 19 November 2019
FCA and PRA ban and fine ex-SBMIA CEO Stuart Malcolm Forsyth
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have decided to ban and fine Stuart Malcolm Forsyth, the former CEO of Scottish Boatowners Mutual Insurance Association (SBMIA) £78,318 and £76,180 respectively.
Published 19 November 2019
