Finance
Two Scottish firms each awarded £50,000 from UK Fintech Innovation Challenge
Published 1 year ago
FinTech Scotland and Smart Data Foundry have announced the winners of their UK Fintech Innovation Challenge.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
RBS and Social Bite to host Christmas dinner for people experiencing homelessness
Published 1 year ago
Royal Bank of Scotland is joining forces with Social Bite to host a Christmas dinner for people who’ve experienced homelessness.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Multiple sector decline leads to 0.3% October GDP contraction
Published 1 year ago
The UK economy has faced a downturn in October, with a contraction observed across all major sectors, which saw GDP fall by 0.3% month-on-month.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Moray Growth Deal’s £100m investment to spur sustainable and inclusive economic development
Published 1 year ago
Moray is undergoing a transformational economic revival with an infusion of over £100 million from the Moray Growth Deal.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Economic squeeze dampens Scottish retail’s festive spirit
Published 1 year ago
As Christmas 2023 approaches, Scottish retailers have been faced with a challenging trading environment, marked by a slowdown in sales growth, according to the KPMG-SRC Scottish Retail Sales Monitor.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
James Anderson’s financial aid fuels SPFL Trust Trophy for another season
Published 1 year ago
The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) has confirmed the renewal of its title sponsorship deal with the SPFL Trust for the SPFL Trust Trophy, funded by philanthropist James Anderson, who was formerly partner at Baillie Gifford and fund manager of the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Consilium spearheads Smedvig’s $5m investment in Swedish tech firm
Published 1 year ago
Glasgow-based Consilium Chartered Accountants has successfully provided financial due diligence services to Smedvig Capital for its investment in Minut AB, a Swedish technology firm.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Rock Trust receives £0.9m from proceeds of Balnacraig School liquidation
Published 1 year ago
Surplus funds resulting from the winding up of one of Scotland’s oldest charities have been passed on to the Rock Trust to go towards the prevention of youth homelessness.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Murray Capital achieves £4m profit amidst market volatility
Published 1 year ago
Edinburgh-based Murray Capital, a family-run business led by David and Keith Murray, has posted a profit before tax of £4 million for its latest financial year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Edinburgh to reap £32m benefit as EICC secures historic conference pipeline
Published 1 year ago
In a significant boost for Edinburgh’s economy, the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) has achieved its strongest ever pipeline by securing 40 major conferences and events for the next 12-36 months.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish medical sector revitalised with £3.35m funding for eco-friendly device manufacturing
Published 1 year ago
The Medical Device Manufacturing Centre (MDMC), a consortium led by Heriot-Watt University in Scotland, has received a significant financial boost with an additional £3.35 million funding from Scottish Enterprise.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
RBS: Scotland’s hiring activity sees rebound despite UK downturn
Published 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 →
Two Scottish firms each awarded £50,000 from UK Fintech Innovation Challenge
Published 1 year ago
FinTech Scotland and Smart Data Foundry have announced the winners of their UK Fintech Innovation Challenge.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
RBS and Social Bite to host Christmas dinner for people experiencing homelessness
Published 1 year ago
Royal Bank of Scotland is joining forces with Social Bite to host a Christmas dinner for people who’ve experienced homelessness.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Multiple sector decline leads to 0.3% October GDP contraction
Published 1 year ago
The UK economy has faced a downturn in October, with a contraction observed across all major sectors, which saw GDP fall by 0.3% month-on-month.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Moray Growth Deal’s £100m investment to spur sustainable and inclusive economic development
Published 1 year ago
Moray is undergoing a transformational economic revival with an infusion of over £100 million from the Moray Growth Deal.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Economic squeeze dampens Scottish retail’s festive spirit
Published 1 year ago
As Christmas 2023 approaches, Scottish retailers have been faced with a challenging trading environment, marked by a slowdown in sales growth, according to the KPMG-SRC Scottish Retail Sales Monitor.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
James Anderson’s financial aid fuels SPFL Trust Trophy for another season
Published 1 year ago
The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) has confirmed the renewal of its title sponsorship deal with the SPFL Trust for the SPFL Trust Trophy, funded by philanthropist James Anderson, who was formerly partner at Baillie Gifford and fund manager of the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Consilium spearheads Smedvig’s $5m investment in Swedish tech firm
Published 1 year ago
Glasgow-based Consilium Chartered Accountants has successfully provided financial due diligence services to Smedvig Capital for its investment in Minut AB, a Swedish technology firm.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Rock Trust receives £0.9m from proceeds of Balnacraig School liquidation
Published 1 year ago
Surplus funds resulting from the winding up of one of Scotland’s oldest charities have been passed on to the Rock Trust to go towards the prevention of youth homelessness.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Murray Capital achieves £4m profit amidst market volatility
Published 1 year ago
Edinburgh-based Murray Capital, a family-run business led by David and Keith Murray, has posted a profit before tax of £4 million for its latest financial year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Edinburgh to reap £32m benefit as EICC secures historic conference pipeline
Published 1 year ago
In a significant boost for Edinburgh’s economy, the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) has achieved its strongest ever pipeline by securing 40 major conferences and events for the next 12-36 months.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish medical sector revitalised with £3.35m funding for eco-friendly device manufacturing
Published 1 year ago
The Medical Device Manufacturing Centre (MDMC), a consortium led by Heriot-Watt University in Scotland, has received a significant financial boost with an additional £3.35 million funding from Scottish Enterprise.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
RBS: Scotland’s hiring activity sees rebound despite UK downturn
Published 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 →