Finance
RBS: Scotland’s hiring activity sees rebound despite UK downturn
Published 11 months ago
November marked a significant turnaround in Scotland’s recruitment sector with a renewed rise in hiring activity, as revealed by the Royal Bank of Scotland Report on Jobs.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish banker Craig Herd crowned UK Young Banker of the Year 2023
Published 11 months ago
Craig Herd, a product analyst at Sainsbury’s Bank based in Cumbernauld, has been named the UK Young Banker of the Year 2023.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Acumen Accountants expands with six-figure acquisition of Graeme Munro & Co
Published 11 months ago
Aberdeenshire-based Acumen Accountants has enhanced its market presence in Northeast Scotland through the acquisition of Graeme Munro & Company Ltd.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish Business Monitor shows half of Scots firms stall investments in economic downturn
Published 11 months ago
Nearly half of firms in Scotland have either postponed or abandoned their investment plans in the last year, the latest Addleshaw Goddard Scottish Business Monitor (SBM) reveals.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish hospitality business refinances £8m debt with The Cumberland
Published 11 months ago
A Scottish business owner who faced financial uncertainty after her bank exited the SME market has successfully refinanced £8 million of debt with The Cumberland Building Society.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Quiz in strategic review as financial woes hit Scottish retailer
Published 11 months ago
Glasgow-based fashion retailer Quiz has initiated a strategic review after it reported a pre-tax loss of £1.5 million for the first half of the year ending September 30, a stark contrast to the £1.8m profit in the previous period.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Bancon Group achieves £4.6m operating profits despite market headwinds
Published 11 months ago
The Aberdeenshire-based housebuilding and construction group Bancon Group has posted a robust year of trading, marked by a 33% increase in its homes business and a 16% rise in overall turnover, for the year ended March 2023.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scots Campervan firm earns Fair Tax Mark for fourth consecutive year
Published 11 months ago
Jerba Campervans, a Scottish campervan conversion specialist, has distinguished itself by earning an esteemed certification recognising its responsible tax performance for the fourth year in a row.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Investors flock to gold and cryptocurrencies amid economic optimism and central bank shifts
Published 11 months ago
In recent financial developments, gold prices soared to a record high of $2,135.40 (around £1,690) an ounce, spurred by the anticipation of lower global borrowing costs, a weakening US dollar, and expectations of loosening global monetary policies.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Estonian ex-military turned financial expert launches Dundee-based investment school
Published 11 months ago
A former member of the Estonian army and University of Dundee alumnus has launched his investment education start-up Stock Doctor.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
PwC: Scots consumers set to cut Christmas spending
Published 11 months ago
Scottish consumers are preparing for a more frugal festive season, as financial pressures cause a significant reduction in holiday spending, according to PwC’s latest Festive Predictions.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Eos announces two executive appointments
Published 11 months ago
St Andrews-based impact investment firm Eos Advisory LLP has announced a series of executive appointments, bringing the firm’s headcount to 11.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish EDGE invests £1.5m into 38 early-stage high-growth businesses
Published 11 months ago
Some 38 Scottish businesses with high-growth potential have received a much-needed £1.5 million in funding in the 22nd round of the Scottish EDGE awards.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Macduff Shipyards remains buoyant with near 50% increase in pre-tax profits
Published 11 months ago
Macduff Shipyards has hailed a successful year as the firm posted a near-50% increase in pre-tax profits to £2.59 million.
Read on www.scottishnews.com →
Scotgold Resources appoints administrators putting over 80 jobs at risk
Published 11 months ago
Scotgold Resources has appointed Daniel Bredenkamp and Christopher Pattinson of Australia-based Pitcher Partners Accountants and Advisors (WA) as joint and several administrators.
Read on www.scottishnews.com →
RBS: Scotland’s hiring activity sees rebound despite UK downturn
Published 11 months ago
November marked a significant turnaround in Scotland’s recruitment sector with a renewed rise in hiring activity, as revealed by the Royal Bank of Scotland Report on Jobs.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish banker Craig Herd crowned UK Young Banker of the Year 2023
Published 11 months ago
Craig Herd, a product analyst at Sainsbury’s Bank based in Cumbernauld, has been named the UK Young Banker of the Year 2023.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Acumen Accountants expands with six-figure acquisition of Graeme Munro & Co
Published 11 months ago
Aberdeenshire-based Acumen Accountants has enhanced its market presence in Northeast Scotland through the acquisition of Graeme Munro & Company Ltd.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish Business Monitor shows half of Scots firms stall investments in economic downturn
Published 11 months ago
Nearly half of firms in Scotland have either postponed or abandoned their investment plans in the last year, the latest Addleshaw Goddard Scottish Business Monitor (SBM) reveals.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish hospitality business refinances £8m debt with The Cumberland
Published 11 months ago
A Scottish business owner who faced financial uncertainty after her bank exited the SME market has successfully refinanced £8 million of debt with The Cumberland Building Society.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Quiz in strategic review as financial woes hit Scottish retailer
Published 11 months ago
Glasgow-based fashion retailer Quiz has initiated a strategic review after it reported a pre-tax loss of £1.5 million for the first half of the year ending September 30, a stark contrast to the £1.8m profit in the previous period.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Bancon Group achieves £4.6m operating profits despite market headwinds
Published 11 months ago
The Aberdeenshire-based housebuilding and construction group Bancon Group has posted a robust year of trading, marked by a 33% increase in its homes business and a 16% rise in overall turnover, for the year ended March 2023.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scots Campervan firm earns Fair Tax Mark for fourth consecutive year
Published 11 months ago
Jerba Campervans, a Scottish campervan conversion specialist, has distinguished itself by earning an esteemed certification recognising its responsible tax performance for the fourth year in a row.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Investors flock to gold and cryptocurrencies amid economic optimism and central bank shifts
Published 11 months ago
In recent financial developments, gold prices soared to a record high of $2,135.40 (around £1,690) an ounce, spurred by the anticipation of lower global borrowing costs, a weakening US dollar, and expectations of loosening global monetary policies.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Estonian ex-military turned financial expert launches Dundee-based investment school
Published 11 months ago
A former member of the Estonian army and University of Dundee alumnus has launched his investment education start-up Stock Doctor.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
PwC: Scots consumers set to cut Christmas spending
Published 11 months ago
Scottish consumers are preparing for a more frugal festive season, as financial pressures cause a significant reduction in holiday spending, according to PwC’s latest Festive Predictions.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Eos announces two executive appointments
Published 11 months ago
St Andrews-based impact investment firm Eos Advisory LLP has announced a series of executive appointments, bringing the firm’s headcount to 11.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish EDGE invests £1.5m into 38 early-stage high-growth businesses
Published 11 months ago
Some 38 Scottish businesses with high-growth potential have received a much-needed £1.5 million in funding in the 22nd round of the Scottish EDGE awards.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Macduff Shipyards remains buoyant with near 50% increase in pre-tax profits
Published 11 months ago
Macduff Shipyards has hailed a successful year as the firm posted a near-50% increase in pre-tax profits to £2.59 million.
Read on www.scottishnews.com →
Scotgold Resources appoints administrators putting over 80 jobs at risk
Published 11 months ago
Scotgold Resources has appointed Daniel Bredenkamp and Christopher Pattinson of Australia-based Pitcher Partners Accountants and Advisors (WA) as joint and several administrators.
Read on www.scottishnews.com →