Finance
EY: Scotland leads UK in foreign direct investment growth
Published 9 months ago
Scotland has maintained its position as the second most attractive location for foreign direct investment (FDI) in the UK, after London, securing a record 124 projects in 2023.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Begbies Traynor posts £22m pretax profit in 10th year of growth
Published 9 months ago
Begbies Traynor Group has reported its tenth consecutive year of growth, boosted by both a surge in small business insolvencies and a promising outlook for the property sector.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Reactec sees record growth in sales and international interest
Published 9 months ago
Edinburgh-based risk prevention specialist Reactec has announced its busiest year on record – with a 40.9% increase in annual turnover to £5.58 million.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
PRS REIT extends and revises deal with Sigma PRS Management
Published 9 months ago
Real estate investment trust The PRS REIT has extended and revised its relationship with Sigma PRS Management Ltd.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
SRC & KPMG: Tepid June a disappointment for Scots retailers
Published 9 months ago
Scottish retail sales experienced a significant decline in June 2024, dropping by 3.6% compared to the same period last year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scotland’s private sector growth slows in June
Published 9 months ago
Scotland’s private sector output continued to grow in June, according to the Royal Bank of Scotland Growth Tracker, but at a slower pace compared to May.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Aon celebrates three Glasgow finalists in Women in Pensions Awards
Published 9 months ago
Three members Aon plc’s Glasgow office pensions team have been named finalists in the prestigious Women in Pensions Awards.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
HSBC: 72% of Scots understand debt consolidation, but challenges remain
Published 9 months ago
A new survey by HSBC UK reveals Scots are more confident about their debt management knowledge than the rest of the UK, as 72% of Scottish respondents understand debt consolidation, exceeding the UK average.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Macfarlane acquires Polyformes in £11.5 million deal
Published 9 months ago
Macfarlane Group PLC has acquired Polyformes Limited, a UK-based protective packaging manufacturer, for a deal worth up to £11.5 million.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Growth guarantee scheme opens for small business funding
Published 9 months ago
The British Business Bank has launched the growth guarantee scheme to help smaller businesses in Scotland access finance for investment and growth.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Asset One and University of Aberdeen partner for sustainable asset management
Published 9 months ago
Asset management consultancy firm Asset One, in collaboration with the University of Aberdeen, has launched its Summer Intern Research Project, focusing on “Enhancing Sustainability in Asset Management”.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Banks slash mortgage rates in fierce competition
Published 9 months ago
The UK’s largest banks have become engaged in a fierce competition to attract borrowers, resulting in significant cuts to mortgage rates.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Tide of change in Scotland’s independent financial advisors market
Published 9 months ago
Ian Mitchell, a partner in the corporate law team at Lindsays, advised on a recent deal which saw Bishopbriggs-based Synergy Financial Planning acquired by AAB Wealth.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
South Lanarkshire Council grapples with £77m funding gap
Published 9 months ago
South Lanarkshire Council has revealed it is facing a budget shortfall exceeding £77 million over the next three fiscal years.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Royal Bank of Scotland backs Integrity ISS’ move to Aberdeen ETZ
Published 9 months ago
Aberdeen-based Integrity ISS has secured new headquarters in the city’s Energy Transition Zone following funding of more than £700,000 from the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
EY: Scotland leads UK in foreign direct investment growth
Published 9 months ago
Scotland has maintained its position as the second most attractive location for foreign direct investment (FDI) in the UK, after London, securing a record 124 projects in 2023.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Begbies Traynor posts £22m pretax profit in 10th year of growth
Published 9 months ago
Begbies Traynor Group has reported its tenth consecutive year of growth, boosted by both a surge in small business insolvencies and a promising outlook for the property sector.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Reactec sees record growth in sales and international interest
Published 9 months ago
Edinburgh-based risk prevention specialist Reactec has announced its busiest year on record – with a 40.9% increase in annual turnover to £5.58 million.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
PRS REIT extends and revises deal with Sigma PRS Management
Published 9 months ago
Real estate investment trust The PRS REIT has extended and revised its relationship with Sigma PRS Management Ltd.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
SRC & KPMG: Tepid June a disappointment for Scots retailers
Published 9 months ago
Scottish retail sales experienced a significant decline in June 2024, dropping by 3.6% compared to the same period last year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scotland’s private sector growth slows in June
Published 9 months ago
Scotland’s private sector output continued to grow in June, according to the Royal Bank of Scotland Growth Tracker, but at a slower pace compared to May.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Aon celebrates three Glasgow finalists in Women in Pensions Awards
Published 9 months ago
Three members Aon plc’s Glasgow office pensions team have been named finalists in the prestigious Women in Pensions Awards.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
HSBC: 72% of Scots understand debt consolidation, but challenges remain
Published 9 months ago
A new survey by HSBC UK reveals Scots are more confident about their debt management knowledge than the rest of the UK, as 72% of Scottish respondents understand debt consolidation, exceeding the UK average.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Macfarlane acquires Polyformes in £11.5 million deal
Published 9 months ago
Macfarlane Group PLC has acquired Polyformes Limited, a UK-based protective packaging manufacturer, for a deal worth up to £11.5 million.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Growth guarantee scheme opens for small business funding
Published 9 months ago
The British Business Bank has launched the growth guarantee scheme to help smaller businesses in Scotland access finance for investment and growth.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Asset One and University of Aberdeen partner for sustainable asset management
Published 9 months ago
Asset management consultancy firm Asset One, in collaboration with the University of Aberdeen, has launched its Summer Intern Research Project, focusing on “Enhancing Sustainability in Asset Management”.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Banks slash mortgage rates in fierce competition
Published 9 months ago
The UK’s largest banks have become engaged in a fierce competition to attract borrowers, resulting in significant cuts to mortgage rates.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Tide of change in Scotland’s independent financial advisors market
Published 9 months ago
Ian Mitchell, a partner in the corporate law team at Lindsays, advised on a recent deal which saw Bishopbriggs-based Synergy Financial Planning acquired by AAB Wealth.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
South Lanarkshire Council grapples with £77m funding gap
Published 9 months ago
South Lanarkshire Council has revealed it is facing a budget shortfall exceeding £77 million over the next three fiscal years.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Royal Bank of Scotland backs Integrity ISS’ move to Aberdeen ETZ
Published 9 months ago
Aberdeen-based Integrity ISS has secured new headquarters in the city’s Energy Transition Zone following funding of more than £700,000 from the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →