Finance
Scottish Friendly: 36% of adults ready to open JISAs for relatives if rules relax
Published 6 months ago
Over a third (36%) of UK adults would set up a Junior ISA (JISA) on behalf of their grandchild, nephew, or niece if JISA rules were relaxed, Scottish Friendly has revealed.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Sustainability champion Project Harmless selected as Scotland’s Start Up Loans ambassador
Published 6 months ago
Project Harmless, an Edinburgh-based eco start-up, is among 14 new businesses announced today as ambassadors for the Start Up Loans programme, part of the British Business Bank.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Fraser of Allander Institute: Scottish income tax – mixed reactions from business community
Published 6 months ago
More than half of Scottish businesses (57%) have experienced little to no impact from the Scottish Government’s income tax policy, while 34% have felt the effects more sharply, according to the Fraser of Allander Institute.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Alliance Trust: Cautious outlook as global equities rebound after turbulent August
Published 6 months ago
Alliance Trust discusses the recent market shocks experienced during the August turbulence, which was marked by a sharp initial decline followed by a rebound.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Triyit completes £1.1m funding round following £850k Investment Fund for Scotland backing
Published 6 months ago
Glasgow-based marketing technology platform Triyit Ltd has secured an £850,000 investment, from the Investment Fund for Scotland (IFS), managed by Maven Capital Partners and delivered by the British Business Bank, as part of a £1.1 million funding round.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Government urged to provide long-term tax clarity in upcoming budget
Published 6 months ago
Henderson Loggie is calling on the UK government to provide businesses with a clear and comprehensive tax roadmap in the forthcoming budget.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Arnold Clark boosts Cyber and Fraud Hub with two-year funding
Published 6 months ago
The Cyber and Fraud Hub, launched earlier this year by the Cyber and Fraud Centre Scotland to support members of the public affected by cyber and fraud crime, has received a substantial donation to support its first two years from Arnold Clark.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Titanic shipbuilder Harland & Wolff to enter administration
Published 6 months ago
Harland and Wolff, which has two Scottish shipyards in Methil and Arnish, has confirmed it is faced with administration for the second time in five years and will appoint insolvency practitioners from Teneo.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Wbg advises households to tackle debt ahead of winter
Published 6 months ago
As temperatures drop and energy bills rise, Scottish accountancy firm Wbg is advising households to address their debts now to ensure they can keep their homes warm this winter.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Dismay as £1bn HBOS fraud inquiry enters eighth year
Published 6 months ago
Concerns have been raised regarding the inquiry into a £1 billion banking fraud case at HBOS, after it was revealed that evidence is still being received in its eighth year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
JW Filshill achieves record £215m turnover ahead of 150th anniversary
Published 6 months ago
Food and drink wholesaler JW Filshill, one of Scotland’s oldest independent food and drink wholesalers, saw turnover increase to £215 million, up 6% from £203m, in the year ending 31 January 2024.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
UK national debt on course to treble, warns OBR
Published 6 months ago
The UK’s national debt is projected to treble over the next 50 years, driven by an ageing population, climate change, and geopolitical tensions, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
FCA urged to crack down on insurers charging up to 45% APR for monthly premiums
Published 6 months ago
Which? is urging the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to crack down on insurers charging excessive interest rates for monthly premium payments.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Azets: Hospitality businesses must prepare for new tipping law
Published 6 months ago
Hospitality businesses should prepare for imminent changes to the law on tips and gratutities or face the risk of employment tribunals and penalties, a tax specialist has warned.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
PwC: Scottish store closures at 7-year low
Published 6 months ago
Store closures in Scotland have slowed significantly, with towns and cities losing less than one shop a day on average, according to PwC.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish Friendly: 36% of adults ready to open JISAs for relatives if rules relax
Published 6 months ago
Over a third (36%) of UK adults would set up a Junior ISA (JISA) on behalf of their grandchild, nephew, or niece if JISA rules were relaxed, Scottish Friendly has revealed.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Sustainability champion Project Harmless selected as Scotland’s Start Up Loans ambassador
Published 6 months ago
Project Harmless, an Edinburgh-based eco start-up, is among 14 new businesses announced today as ambassadors for the Start Up Loans programme, part of the British Business Bank.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Fraser of Allander Institute: Scottish income tax – mixed reactions from business community
Published 6 months ago
More than half of Scottish businesses (57%) have experienced little to no impact from the Scottish Government’s income tax policy, while 34% have felt the effects more sharply, according to the Fraser of Allander Institute.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Alliance Trust: Cautious outlook as global equities rebound after turbulent August
Published 6 months ago
Alliance Trust discusses the recent market shocks experienced during the August turbulence, which was marked by a sharp initial decline followed by a rebound.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Triyit completes £1.1m funding round following £850k Investment Fund for Scotland backing
Published 6 months ago
Glasgow-based marketing technology platform Triyit Ltd has secured an £850,000 investment, from the Investment Fund for Scotland (IFS), managed by Maven Capital Partners and delivered by the British Business Bank, as part of a £1.1 million funding round.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Government urged to provide long-term tax clarity in upcoming budget
Published 6 months ago
Henderson Loggie is calling on the UK government to provide businesses with a clear and comprehensive tax roadmap in the forthcoming budget.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Arnold Clark boosts Cyber and Fraud Hub with two-year funding
Published 6 months ago
The Cyber and Fraud Hub, launched earlier this year by the Cyber and Fraud Centre Scotland to support members of the public affected by cyber and fraud crime, has received a substantial donation to support its first two years from Arnold Clark.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Titanic shipbuilder Harland & Wolff to enter administration
Published 6 months ago
Harland and Wolff, which has two Scottish shipyards in Methil and Arnish, has confirmed it is faced with administration for the second time in five years and will appoint insolvency practitioners from Teneo.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Wbg advises households to tackle debt ahead of winter
Published 6 months ago
As temperatures drop and energy bills rise, Scottish accountancy firm Wbg is advising households to address their debts now to ensure they can keep their homes warm this winter.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Dismay as £1bn HBOS fraud inquiry enters eighth year
Published 6 months ago
Concerns have been raised regarding the inquiry into a £1 billion banking fraud case at HBOS, after it was revealed that evidence is still being received in its eighth year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
JW Filshill achieves record £215m turnover ahead of 150th anniversary
Published 6 months ago
Food and drink wholesaler JW Filshill, one of Scotland’s oldest independent food and drink wholesalers, saw turnover increase to £215 million, up 6% from £203m, in the year ending 31 January 2024.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
UK national debt on course to treble, warns OBR
Published 6 months ago
The UK’s national debt is projected to treble over the next 50 years, driven by an ageing population, climate change, and geopolitical tensions, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
FCA urged to crack down on insurers charging up to 45% APR for monthly premiums
Published 6 months ago
Which? is urging the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to crack down on insurers charging excessive interest rates for monthly premium payments.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Azets: Hospitality businesses must prepare for new tipping law
Published 6 months ago
Hospitality businesses should prepare for imminent changes to the law on tips and gratutities or face the risk of employment tribunals and penalties, a tax specialist has warned.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
PwC: Scottish store closures at 7-year low
Published 6 months ago
Store closures in Scotland have slowed significantly, with towns and cities losing less than one shop a day on average, according to PwC.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →