Finance
Thomson Cooper called in as Blairgowrie Holiday Park operator liquidated
Published 1 day ago
Richard Gardiner of Thomson Cooper Accountants has been appointed liquidator of Heritage Park Estates Limited, the company operating Bendochy Park in Blairgowrie.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
BoE keeps interest rates frozen after November inflation ticks up
Published 1 day ago
The Bank of England’s (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to hold interest rates at 4.75%, following a slight uptick in inflation in November.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
KPMG narrows gap with strongest growth among Big Four
Published 1 day ago
KPMG has posted a 5.4% rise in global revenues to $38.4 billion (c. £30.5bn), outpacing its Big Four rivals in terms of revenue growth in the past year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Edinburgh tech company Workpro secures equity injection of £500k
Published 2 days ago
Edinburgh tech company Workpro has secured an additional £500,000 equity investment from existing sources as well as three new investors, including Capital for Colleagues.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Two appointments at VAT & Indirect Tax Advisors
Published 3 days ago
Glasgow-based VAT & Indirect Tax Advisors (VITA) has expanded its team with two new appointments.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
November’s Scottish company insolvencies rise 5% year-on-year
Published 3 days ago
In November 2024, there were 114 company insolvencies registered in Scotland, 5% higher than the number in November 2023.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Auditors raise concerns over Ferguson Marine’s future
Published 3 days ago
Audit Scotland has raised concerns over the future of the publicly-owned Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow (FMPG), highlighting uncertainty as no more work is secured beyond the completion of MV Glen Rosa (802).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
FCA unveils plans for new private stock market PISCES
Published 4 days ago
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled plans for a new private stock market system, PISCES (The Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System), aimed at revitalising London’s IPO landscape and granting investors easier access to unlisted companies.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Sweeping accounting changes to affect Scottish businesses
Published 4 days ago
Upcoming changes to lease accounting standards are set to impact all businesses when they come into force, introducing new complexities for property owners, leaseholders and lenders alike, Henderson Loggie has warned.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
£52m facility to fund new student development in Edinburgh
Published 4 days ago
Work on Edinburgh’s new purpose-built student accommodation development can begin in earnest after Vita Group appointed contractors and secured funding for the project.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Abrdn: Cautious optimism for 2025 despite ‘Trump 2.0’ uncertainty
Published 4 days ago
Abrdn has published its latest quarterly House View report, expressing cautious optimism on the macro-economy and investment outlook, despite the uncertainties surrounding the “Trump 2.0” presidency.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Members share £4.6m windfall as Glasgow Credit Union celebrates record year
Published 4 days ago
Glasgow Credit Union has announced a record £4.6 million return to its members following the approval of a 3% annual dividend at its Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
KPMG: Easing cost pressures support bullish prospects for 2025 among Scotland’s private firms
Published 5 days ago
Nine in 10 (90%) privately owned Scottish firms feel optimistic about their growth prospects as they head into 2025, according to KPMG UK.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
World’s oldest accountancy body celebrates 170 years
Published 5 days ago
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) marks its 170th anniversary this month, celebrating its position as the world’s oldest professional body for chartered accountants.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
UK economy contracts for second consecutive month
Published 1 week ago
The UK economy unexpectedly contracted by 0.1% in October, marking the second consecutive month of decline.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Thomson Cooper called in as Blairgowrie Holiday Park operator liquidated
Published 1 day ago
Richard Gardiner of Thomson Cooper Accountants has been appointed liquidator of Heritage Park Estates Limited, the company operating Bendochy Park in Blairgowrie.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
BoE keeps interest rates frozen after November inflation ticks up
Published 1 day ago
The Bank of England’s (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to hold interest rates at 4.75%, following a slight uptick in inflation in November.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
KPMG narrows gap with strongest growth among Big Four
Published 1 day ago
KPMG has posted a 5.4% rise in global revenues to $38.4 billion (c. £30.5bn), outpacing its Big Four rivals in terms of revenue growth in the past year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Edinburgh tech company Workpro secures equity injection of £500k
Published 2 days ago
Edinburgh tech company Workpro has secured an additional £500,000 equity investment from existing sources as well as three new investors, including Capital for Colleagues.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Two appointments at VAT & Indirect Tax Advisors
Published 3 days ago
Glasgow-based VAT & Indirect Tax Advisors (VITA) has expanded its team with two new appointments.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
November’s Scottish company insolvencies rise 5% year-on-year
Published 3 days ago
In November 2024, there were 114 company insolvencies registered in Scotland, 5% higher than the number in November 2023.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Auditors raise concerns over Ferguson Marine’s future
Published 3 days ago
Audit Scotland has raised concerns over the future of the publicly-owned Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow (FMPG), highlighting uncertainty as no more work is secured beyond the completion of MV Glen Rosa (802).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
FCA unveils plans for new private stock market PISCES
Published 4 days ago
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled plans for a new private stock market system, PISCES (The Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System), aimed at revitalising London’s IPO landscape and granting investors easier access to unlisted companies.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Sweeping accounting changes to affect Scottish businesses
Published 4 days ago
Upcoming changes to lease accounting standards are set to impact all businesses when they come into force, introducing new complexities for property owners, leaseholders and lenders alike, Henderson Loggie has warned.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
£52m facility to fund new student development in Edinburgh
Published 4 days ago
Work on Edinburgh’s new purpose-built student accommodation development can begin in earnest after Vita Group appointed contractors and secured funding for the project.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Abrdn: Cautious optimism for 2025 despite ‘Trump 2.0’ uncertainty
Published 4 days ago
Abrdn has published its latest quarterly House View report, expressing cautious optimism on the macro-economy and investment outlook, despite the uncertainties surrounding the “Trump 2.0” presidency.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Members share £4.6m windfall as Glasgow Credit Union celebrates record year
Published 4 days ago
Glasgow Credit Union has announced a record £4.6 million return to its members following the approval of a 3% annual dividend at its Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
KPMG: Easing cost pressures support bullish prospects for 2025 among Scotland’s private firms
Published 5 days ago
Nine in 10 (90%) privately owned Scottish firms feel optimistic about their growth prospects as they head into 2025, according to KPMG UK.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
World’s oldest accountancy body celebrates 170 years
Published 5 days ago
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) marks its 170th anniversary this month, celebrating its position as the world’s oldest professional body for chartered accountants.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
UK economy contracts for second consecutive month
Published 1 week ago
The UK economy unexpectedly contracted by 0.1% in October, marking the second consecutive month of decline.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →