Finance
Edinburgh Airport flying high with £88m in profits
Published 10 months ago
Edinburgh Airport’s recovery from the pandemic has surpassed expectations, with operating profits soaring to nearly £145 million in 2023, a 77% increase from the previous year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
MHA appointed liquidator for Moray machinery business
Published 10 months ago
Michael J M Reid of MHA in Aberdeen has been appointed liquidator for a Buckie-based machinery supply company.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
CBI chairman calls for joint effort to revive UK economy
Published 10 months ago
CBI chair Rupert Soames is set to use his first speech in Scotland to identify Scotland’s “pivotal” role in setting the UK’s economic trajectory and delivering the long-term sustainable growth the country needs to raise living standards and fund public services.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Finders International acquired by Pelican Capital
Published 10 months ago
The UK’s largest professional probate research, data and technology firm, Finders International, has been acquired by Pelican Capital for an undisclosed sum.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
One hundred Scots students on track for financial services careers
Published 10 months ago
More than one hundred girls from Scottish schools, universities and colleges will take part in a financial services insight day at Edinburgh Napier University on Tuesday 11 June to explore the range of fulfilling careers available in the profession.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
HSBC: 63% of Scots stick to their spending budgets
Published 10 months ago
Nearly nine in ten (87%) 16-24 year olds have a savings account – more than any other age group, according to new data from HSBC UK.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
ACCA publishes five-point policy plan
Published 10 months ago
ACCA, the global accountancy body, has published its latest five-point policy plan.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
EQ Accountants to merge with Yates & Co
Published 10 months ago
As part of its growth plan with Sumer Group, Dundee-based accountancy group EQ Accountants has announced that it will merge with Grangemouth-based Yates & Co.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Wood moves closer to £1.6bn takeover
Published 10 months ago
Shares in the Aberdeen-based Wood Group rose by more than 3% yesterday after the firm moved closer to a potential £1.6 billion take over.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish inward investment support boosted by £100,000 for business – academic collaborations
Published 10 months ago
The Inward Investment Catalyst Fund from Interface and the Scottish Government is aimed at attracting businesses outwith Scotland, through developing partnerships with universities, research institutes, colleges and innovation centres.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
SMEs urged to register business banking complaints ahead of closure of BBRS scheme
Published 10 months ago
Eligible SMEs with a business banking complaint have been urged to register their complaint ahead of the Business Banking Resolution Service (BBRS) closing to new registrations at midnight on 13 December 2024.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Azets: SME exports underperforming due to lack of awareness of government scheme
Published 10 months ago
A government scheme designed to boost SME exports is being underutilised due to low awareness and poor marketing, according to a business finance specialist at Azets.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
St Andrews Links Trust reports record-breaking year
Published 10 months ago
St Andrews Links Trust has reported a record £44 million in operating revenue and an £11.5m profit for 2023, driven by unprecedented demand across its golf courses and facilities.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Edinburgh wireless innovator Sofant raises £3.4m in latest funding round
Published 10 months ago
Sofant Technologies, the Edinburgh-based wireless technology pioneer, can today announce it has successfully raised £3.4 million in additional funding.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Marsh Commercial divests Highlands and Islands business to TL Dallas
Published 10 months ago
Insurance broking and risk management firm TL Dallas has reached an agreement to acquire Marsh Commercial’s business in the Highlands and Islands, for an undisclosed sum.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Edinburgh Airport flying high with £88m in profits
Published 10 months ago
Edinburgh Airport’s recovery from the pandemic has surpassed expectations, with operating profits soaring to nearly £145 million in 2023, a 77% increase from the previous year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
MHA appointed liquidator for Moray machinery business
Published 10 months ago
Michael J M Reid of MHA in Aberdeen has been appointed liquidator for a Buckie-based machinery supply company.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
CBI chairman calls for joint effort to revive UK economy
Published 10 months ago
CBI chair Rupert Soames is set to use his first speech in Scotland to identify Scotland’s “pivotal” role in setting the UK’s economic trajectory and delivering the long-term sustainable growth the country needs to raise living standards and fund public services.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Finders International acquired by Pelican Capital
Published 10 months ago
The UK’s largest professional probate research, data and technology firm, Finders International, has been acquired by Pelican Capital for an undisclosed sum.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
One hundred Scots students on track for financial services careers
Published 10 months ago
More than one hundred girls from Scottish schools, universities and colleges will take part in a financial services insight day at Edinburgh Napier University on Tuesday 11 June to explore the range of fulfilling careers available in the profession.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
HSBC: 63% of Scots stick to their spending budgets
Published 10 months ago
Nearly nine in ten (87%) 16-24 year olds have a savings account – more than any other age group, according to new data from HSBC UK.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
ACCA publishes five-point policy plan
Published 10 months ago
ACCA, the global accountancy body, has published its latest five-point policy plan.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
EQ Accountants to merge with Yates & Co
Published 10 months ago
As part of its growth plan with Sumer Group, Dundee-based accountancy group EQ Accountants has announced that it will merge with Grangemouth-based Yates & Co.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Wood moves closer to £1.6bn takeover
Published 10 months ago
Shares in the Aberdeen-based Wood Group rose by more than 3% yesterday after the firm moved closer to a potential £1.6 billion take over.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish inward investment support boosted by £100,000 for business – academic collaborations
Published 10 months ago
The Inward Investment Catalyst Fund from Interface and the Scottish Government is aimed at attracting businesses outwith Scotland, through developing partnerships with universities, research institutes, colleges and innovation centres.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
SMEs urged to register business banking complaints ahead of closure of BBRS scheme
Published 10 months ago
Eligible SMEs with a business banking complaint have been urged to register their complaint ahead of the Business Banking Resolution Service (BBRS) closing to new registrations at midnight on 13 December 2024.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Azets: SME exports underperforming due to lack of awareness of government scheme
Published 10 months ago
A government scheme designed to boost SME exports is being underutilised due to low awareness and poor marketing, according to a business finance specialist at Azets.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
St Andrews Links Trust reports record-breaking year
Published 10 months ago
St Andrews Links Trust has reported a record £44 million in operating revenue and an £11.5m profit for 2023, driven by unprecedented demand across its golf courses and facilities.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Edinburgh wireless innovator Sofant raises £3.4m in latest funding round
Published 10 months ago
Sofant Technologies, the Edinburgh-based wireless technology pioneer, can today announce it has successfully raised £3.4 million in additional funding.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Marsh Commercial divests Highlands and Islands business to TL Dallas
Published 10 months ago
Insurance broking and risk management firm TL Dallas has reached an agreement to acquire Marsh Commercial’s business in the Highlands and Islands, for an undisclosed sum.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →