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abrdn has joined the Emerging Markets Investors Alliance (EMIA), the newest major asset manager to become a part of the not-for-profit organisation that brings ESG policy experts, investors, and emerging market issuers (governments and corporations) together to solve the most pressing global is

One in ten chain shops in Scotland are still closed six months after the lockdown which was in force in the first half of 2021, with 99 closing permanently, according to new research by PwC and the Local Data Company.

The average UK property price has reached £272,992, marking a new 15-year high, according to the latest Halifax House Price Index.

Throsk-based sports surface specialists Greentech Sportsturf Ltd has set up an Employee Ownership Trust to hold 100% of the leading sports and recreational surfaces firm and put it into the hands of the people who work for it - making them the direct beneficiaries of the company's future succes

Dr Liz Cameron, chief executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC), has called on the Scottish Government to deliver a “Budget for Business Growth” ahead of the Scottish Budget tomorrow. In a letter to the cabinet secretary for finance and the economy, Kate Forbes, SCC has a

Online cask spirits marketplace Caskshare has agreed a new fulfilment partnership with Edinburgh-based online drinks specialist, Flavourly.

More than 40 companies based in Scotland will benefit from over £10 million of Scottish Enterprise green jobs funding. The economic development agency today announced that £10.7m has been approved for 43 projects involving a total capital investment of £61.6m.

New plans from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will ensure a higher and more consistent standard of consumer protection for users of financial services and help to stop harm before it happens. The FCA is concerned that currently, financial services do not always work well for consumers. The ne

The UK Government is investing £800,000 in tidal energy pioneer Nova Innovation to develop a low-cost, rapid turbine deployment and recovery solution that could unlock 100GW of tidal energy resources worldwide.

The latest round of funding awards from Marine Fund Scotland (MFS) has seen fishing businesses and marine organisations in coastal communities receive more than £3 million. Around £11 million has been awarded to date across a range of projects, including supporting young fishers to enter

A costume worn by Will Ferrell on the set of the Christmas film Elf is set to be sold at auction today for an estimated £50,000. The costume is the last of three existing outfits worn by the actor and is currently owned by the film's producer, Jon Berg.

Scottish accountancy and business advisory firm William Duncan + Co has acquired Kilmarnock-based chartered accountancy firm IDS & Co, expanding its Ayrshire presence. The 19-strong team lead by Iain Sim will join William Duncan + Co, which already has 75 staff across Ayr, Kilmarnock and Glasgow

Edinburgh-based private bank Hampden & Co has hired Ryan Beattie from Adam & Co as a banking director. Mr Beattie spent over six years with Adam & Co, the NatWest-owned private bank which was restructured this year. He has worked in the banking industry for over 25 years, including roles

Susan Love, strategic engagement lead at ACCA Scotland, writes on the need to support SMEs ahead of this week's Scottish budget announcement. Scotland’s small businesses and those that will consider Scotland as their destination need the right support to navigate the challenges and opportuniti

Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) could make a significant contribution to the Scottish economy, according to a new report published by Scottish Enterprise. Scottish Enterprise and the Scottish Government jointly commissioned Element Energy to lead the CCUS economics impacts study - del