News
Another record month for new Scottish car registrations
A total of 44,826 new cars were sold in Scotland's last month marking yet another record month for motor registrations.
Published 9 April 2015
House prices up 0.4 per cent in March but down year-on-year -Halifax
Latest figures released by the Halifax have revealed that UK house prices rose by 0.4 per cent last month.
Published 9 April 2015
Business Briefs 8th April
The Gleneagles Hotel has seen a near £1 million rise in profits for the financial year prior to its hosting of the Ryder Cup.
Published 8 April 2015
It’s keep calm and carry on for ‘generation cautious’ as first days of reforms play out
New research has revealed that the 55 and overs are not all risk-taking baby boomers but are in fact becoming ‘Generation Cautious.’
Published 8 April 2015
Standard Life executive Begbie off-loads incentive shares to scoop £1m
Standard Life director Sandy Begbie has sold share options worth almost £1 million.
Published 8 April 2015
Young Scots resigned to a life without home ownership
Fewer than half of people aged between 20 and 45 are making financial plans to save for a house while the number of those saving for a deposit has fallen, according to a new report.
Published 8 April 2015
Gillespie Macandrew eye growth with new chairman and chief executive appointments
Law firm Gillespie Macandrew has announced major changes to its leadership team, with Murray Shaw becoming chairman and Chris West taking over as chief executive from Ian Turnbull.
Published 8 April 2015
Police probe Fife credit union fraud allegations
A Fife-based credit union has become embroiled in a police fraud investigation amid reports that funds were embezzled.
Published 8 April 2015
Scotland's 1,000th croft registered
A croft on the Isle of Lewis has become the 1,000th croft to be registered on the online Crofting Register.
Published 8 April 2015
RBS to double HQ staff count with four Edinburgh office closures
Edinburgh-based Royal Bank of Scotland has announced plans to close four offices in the city and double the number of staff at its sprawling Gogarburn HQ.
Published 8 April 2015
Shell reaches agreement on £47bn deal to buy BG Group
Oil and gas giant Royal Dutch Shell has agreed a takeover of oil and gas exploration company BG Group in a deal which values the business at £47bn.
Published 8 April 2015
Tributes for brother of Aberdeen boss Gilbert after holiday death
Douglas Gilbert the well-known boss of a construction firm and brother of Aberdeen Asset Management chief executive Martin, has died after falling ill while on holiday in Tenerife.
Published 7 April 2015
Scottish Olympic legend Hoy posts £1m profit for 2014
Sir Chris Hoy, Britain’s most successful Olympian, is still putting in impressive performances despite his retiring from the track after his company posted 2014 results showing profits pushing £1 million.
Published 7 April 2015
Core-Asset Consulting launches specialist investment operations team
Edinburgh-based financial sector recruitment firm Core-Asset Consulting has announced the launch of a new Investment Operations team aimed specifically at supporting third party administrators (TPAs), global custodians and platform providers based in Scotland.
Published 7 April 2015
HSBC provides £26m finance package for ambitious Edinburgh nursing homes firm
Edinburgh-based residential care specialist Randolph Hill Nursing Homes which provides residential nursing care for 340 residents and employs more than 500 people across Scotland has secured a £26 million finance package from HSBC.
Published 7 April 2015
