Finance
Scotland’s green finance hubs rise in global rankings
Published 5 months ago
Scotland’s two largest cities have both improved their position in the latest Z/Yen Global Green Finance Index, underlining Scotland’s global reputation and potential in green finance.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Barclays beats Q3 expectations as pre-tax profits climb 18% to £2.2bn
Published 5 months ago
Barclays has exceeded profit forecasts for the third quarter of 2024, driven by strong performance in its investment banking division.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Bruce Cartwright: ICAS outlines key tax priorities for Autumn Budget
Published 5 months ago
Bruce Cartwright calls for transparency and a long-term focus in the upcoming Autumn Budget, emphasising the need for open communication about economic challenges and the impact of potential tax measures.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
UNESCO reveals sharp increase in use of financial laws to silence journalists
Published 5 months ago
There has been an alarming increase over the past three years in accusations of financial wrongdoing made against journalists in an attempt to silence them, according to a new report from UNESCO.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Nationwide boosts interest-free green loans to £20,000
Published 5 months ago
Nationwide Building Society has increased its interest-free green loan offering from £15,000 to £20,000 to encourage homeowners to make energy-efficient improvements.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish corporate insolvencies up 10.6% year-on-year
Published 5 months ago
Corporate insolvencies in Scotland have risen by 10.6% in Q2 2024-25 (July to September) compared to the same period last year, reaching 313.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Bank of Scotland-owner Lloyds’ profits exceed expectations despite falling interest income
Published 5 months ago
Lloyds Banking Group has exceeded profit expectations, reporting pre-tax profits of £1.8 billion for the third quarter.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
BDO joint administrators appointed to handle Inverness Caledonian Thistle administration
Published 5 months ago
James Stephen, Malcolm Cohen and Shane Crooks of BDO have been appointed joint administrators of Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Handelsbanken expands Edinburgh presence with relocation to larger west end office
Published 5 months ago
Handelsbanken has strengthened its position in Edinburgh with a move to new branch premises in the city’s west end.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
BK Plus enters Scottish market with double accountancy firm acquisition
Published 5 months ago
Accountancy firm BK Plus has acquired Cornerstone Accountants in Glasgow and FourM Accountants in Dundee, adding almost 100 staff and expanding its presence into Scotland.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Smart Data Foundry reveals unequal impact of shifting interest rates
Published 5 months ago
New research from Edinburgh’s Smart Data Foundry has revealed the significant impact of bank rate rises on consumer finances in Scotland.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Report: Fraudsters steal over half a billion pounds in first half of 2024
Published 5 months ago
UK Finance has reported that £571.7 million was stolen through payment fraud in the first half of 2024, a 1.5% decrease from the same period in 2023.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Volkswagen Finance to pay £21.5m compensation for failing vulnerable customers
Published 5 months ago
Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) Limited (Volkswagen Finance) has been fined £5,397,600 by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for failing to treat customers in financial difficulty fairly.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
SWPL scores 17% rise in club payouts in second year
Published 5 months ago
The Scottish Women’s Premier League (SWPL) has reported record financial results for its second year, with payments to clubs totalling £389,000, a 17% rise on the previous year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
HNH Partners sets sights on new markets with refreshed brand
Published 5 months ago
HNH Partners has shared plans for growth and team expansion following a series of recent appointments.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scotland’s green finance hubs rise in global rankings
Published 5 months ago
Scotland’s two largest cities have both improved their position in the latest Z/Yen Global Green Finance Index, underlining Scotland’s global reputation and potential in green finance.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Barclays beats Q3 expectations as pre-tax profits climb 18% to £2.2bn
Published 5 months ago
Barclays has exceeded profit forecasts for the third quarter of 2024, driven by strong performance in its investment banking division.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Bruce Cartwright: ICAS outlines key tax priorities for Autumn Budget
Published 5 months ago
Bruce Cartwright calls for transparency and a long-term focus in the upcoming Autumn Budget, emphasising the need for open communication about economic challenges and the impact of potential tax measures.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
UNESCO reveals sharp increase in use of financial laws to silence journalists
Published 5 months ago
There has been an alarming increase over the past three years in accusations of financial wrongdoing made against journalists in an attempt to silence them, according to a new report from UNESCO.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Nationwide boosts interest-free green loans to £20,000
Published 5 months ago
Nationwide Building Society has increased its interest-free green loan offering from £15,000 to £20,000 to encourage homeowners to make energy-efficient improvements.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish corporate insolvencies up 10.6% year-on-year
Published 5 months ago
Corporate insolvencies in Scotland have risen by 10.6% in Q2 2024-25 (July to September) compared to the same period last year, reaching 313.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Bank of Scotland-owner Lloyds’ profits exceed expectations despite falling interest income
Published 5 months ago
Lloyds Banking Group has exceeded profit expectations, reporting pre-tax profits of £1.8 billion for the third quarter.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
BDO joint administrators appointed to handle Inverness Caledonian Thistle administration
Published 5 months ago
James Stephen, Malcolm Cohen and Shane Crooks of BDO have been appointed joint administrators of Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Handelsbanken expands Edinburgh presence with relocation to larger west end office
Published 5 months ago
Handelsbanken has strengthened its position in Edinburgh with a move to new branch premises in the city’s west end.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
BK Plus enters Scottish market with double accountancy firm acquisition
Published 5 months ago
Accountancy firm BK Plus has acquired Cornerstone Accountants in Glasgow and FourM Accountants in Dundee, adding almost 100 staff and expanding its presence into Scotland.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Smart Data Foundry reveals unequal impact of shifting interest rates
Published 5 months ago
New research from Edinburgh’s Smart Data Foundry has revealed the significant impact of bank rate rises on consumer finances in Scotland.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Report: Fraudsters steal over half a billion pounds in first half of 2024
Published 5 months ago
UK Finance has reported that £571.7 million was stolen through payment fraud in the first half of 2024, a 1.5% decrease from the same period in 2023.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Volkswagen Finance to pay £21.5m compensation for failing vulnerable customers
Published 5 months ago
Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) Limited (Volkswagen Finance) has been fined £5,397,600 by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for failing to treat customers in financial difficulty fairly.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
SWPL scores 17% rise in club payouts in second year
Published 5 months ago
The Scottish Women’s Premier League (SWPL) has reported record financial results for its second year, with payments to clubs totalling £389,000, a 17% rise on the previous year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
HNH Partners sets sights on new markets with refreshed brand
Published 5 months ago
HNH Partners has shared plans for growth and team expansion following a series of recent appointments.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →