Finance
Wood Group shares plummet after takeover talks fall apart
Published 3 months ago
Aberdeen company John Wood Group saw its share prices plummet as Dubai-based potential buyer Sidara abandoned a takeover deal.
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Aberdeen accountancy firm secures four nominations at Accounting Excellence Awards
Published 3 months ago
Aberdeen-based accountancy firm Infinity Partnership has been shortlisted four times at the prestigious 2024 Accounting Excellence Awards.
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Scottish golf tech firm raises £6.6 million to drive international expansion
Published 3 months ago
Edinburgh-based golf technology company, Shot Scope, has secured $8.5 million (c. £6.6m) in a Series B funding round.
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Angus Council’s new SME grant scheme is now live
Published 3 months ago
Angus Council has launched its small to medium enterprise (SME) Start and Grow Business Grant Scheme.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Brimmond exceeds expectations in bumper year as turnover soars 74%
Published 3 months ago
Aberdeenshire-based engineering firm Brimmond has posted a 74% increase in turnover for 2023-24, reaching £11.4 million – surpassing its forecast of £10m.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
St James’s Place defies doubters with surprise comeback
Published 3 months ago
St James’s Place (SJP), the UK’s largest wealth manager, has staged a dramatic comeback after a turbulent period.
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FCA to slash red tape for financial services firms
Published 3 months ago
The rules governing financial services could be streamlined to reduce burdens on businesses, following a review launched by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish corporate administrations fall 15% in H1 2024
Published 3 months ago
The number of companies in Scotland filing for administration during H1 2024 has dropped by 15% compared to the corresponding period last year, according to figures from Interpath Advisory.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
FRC calls for urgent action from BDO and Forvis Mazars on audit quality
Published 3 months ago
The Financial Reporting Council’s (FRC) Annual Review of Audit Quality revealed a disappointing performance from BDO and Forvis Mazars, whose audit results fell significantly below expectations.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
McAllister Litho Glasgow hosts Scottish Government minister for flexible fund launch
Published 3 months ago
A fund to help businesses, charities and other organisations adopt fair work practices has opened for applications and has been launched at McAllister Litho Glasgow.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Dundee director banned over £100k covid loans
Published 3 months ago
A Former Dundee pub boss has been banned by The Insolvency Service from acting as a company director for 11 years due to misuse of Covid bounceback loans (BBL).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Lloyds and Nationwide back Edinburgh fintech’s £11m funding round for AI innovation in finance
Published 3 months ago
Edinburgh-based AI fintech firm Aveni.ai has secured £11 million in Series A funding.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Wbg expands with Aberdeen office and appoints corporate finance team
Published 3 months ago
Scottish accounting advisory, audit and tax firm Wbg has opened an office in Aberdeen and appointed a new corporate finance team.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Bank of Scotland-owner Lloyds beats forecasts despite first half profit drop
Published 3 months ago
Lloyds Banking Group reported a half-year pretax profit of £3.32 billion, a decline from the previous year due to increased costs and shrinking net interest income.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish Enterprise offers path to growth with £500,000 grant programme
Published 3 months ago
Scottish Enterprise has announced a new support programme for businesses ready to undertake capital investment but looking to develop leaders, change business processes as well as improve digital systems to maximise impact.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Wood Group shares plummet after takeover talks fall apart
Published 3 months ago
Aberdeen company John Wood Group saw its share prices plummet as Dubai-based potential buyer Sidara abandoned a takeover deal.
Read on www.scottishnews.com →
Aberdeen accountancy firm secures four nominations at Accounting Excellence Awards
Published 3 months ago
Aberdeen-based accountancy firm Infinity Partnership has been shortlisted four times at the prestigious 2024 Accounting Excellence Awards.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish golf tech firm raises £6.6 million to drive international expansion
Published 3 months ago
Edinburgh-based golf technology company, Shot Scope, has secured $8.5 million (c. £6.6m) in a Series B funding round.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Angus Council’s new SME grant scheme is now live
Published 3 months ago
Angus Council has launched its small to medium enterprise (SME) Start and Grow Business Grant Scheme.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Brimmond exceeds expectations in bumper year as turnover soars 74%
Published 3 months ago
Aberdeenshire-based engineering firm Brimmond has posted a 74% increase in turnover for 2023-24, reaching £11.4 million – surpassing its forecast of £10m.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
St James’s Place defies doubters with surprise comeback
Published 3 months ago
St James’s Place (SJP), the UK’s largest wealth manager, has staged a dramatic comeback after a turbulent period.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
FCA to slash red tape for financial services firms
Published 3 months ago
The rules governing financial services could be streamlined to reduce burdens on businesses, following a review launched by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish corporate administrations fall 15% in H1 2024
Published 3 months ago
The number of companies in Scotland filing for administration during H1 2024 has dropped by 15% compared to the corresponding period last year, according to figures from Interpath Advisory.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
FRC calls for urgent action from BDO and Forvis Mazars on audit quality
Published 3 months ago
The Financial Reporting Council’s (FRC) Annual Review of Audit Quality revealed a disappointing performance from BDO and Forvis Mazars, whose audit results fell significantly below expectations.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
McAllister Litho Glasgow hosts Scottish Government minister for flexible fund launch
Published 3 months ago
A fund to help businesses, charities and other organisations adopt fair work practices has opened for applications and has been launched at McAllister Litho Glasgow.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Dundee director banned over £100k covid loans
Published 3 months ago
A Former Dundee pub boss has been banned by The Insolvency Service from acting as a company director for 11 years due to misuse of Covid bounceback loans (BBL).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Lloyds and Nationwide back Edinburgh fintech’s £11m funding round for AI innovation in finance
Published 3 months ago
Edinburgh-based AI fintech firm Aveni.ai has secured £11 million in Series A funding.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Wbg expands with Aberdeen office and appoints corporate finance team
Published 3 months ago
Scottish accounting advisory, audit and tax firm Wbg has opened an office in Aberdeen and appointed a new corporate finance team.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Bank of Scotland-owner Lloyds beats forecasts despite first half profit drop
Published 3 months ago
Lloyds Banking Group reported a half-year pretax profit of £3.32 billion, a decline from the previous year due to increased costs and shrinking net interest income.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish Enterprise offers path to growth with £500,000 grant programme
Published 3 months ago
Scottish Enterprise has announced a new support programme for businesses ready to undertake capital investment but looking to develop leaders, change business processes as well as improve digital systems to maximise impact.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →