Finance
Henderson Loggie: Arts organisations can leverage tax relief for artistic innovation and community engagement
Published 1 month ago
Tax specialists at Henderson Loggie are encouraging Scotland’s cultural community to capitalise on available tax reliefs, having witnessed the significant impact these can have on the sustainability of organisations, their long-term planning capabilities, and their broader community influence.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
ACCA launches new diploma to equip finance professionals for sustainable future
Published 1 month ago
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has introduced a new Professional Diploma in Sustainability designed for finance professionals at all levels who are looking to gain a comprehensive understanding of sustainability and accreditation to prove it.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Johnston Carmichael welcomes 61 future accountants
Published 1 month ago
Accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has welcomed 61 students into the firm following growth across the UK.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
ABI: Crackdown on insurance cheating continues as industry detects £1bn worth of fraudulent claims
Published 1 month ago
Cracking down on insurance fraud remains a top priority for the industry as its latest figures reveal £1.1 billion worth of fraudulent claims were detected last year, up 4% on 2022, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
UK defies gloomy forecasts with OECD growth revision
Published 1 month ago
The OECD has significantly upgraded its UK economic growth forecast for 2024, now predicting a 1.1% expansion.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Aveni.ai crowned Fintech of the Year at Scottish Financial Technology Awards
Published 1 month ago
Edinburgh-based AI fintech firm Aveni.ai has won the coveted “Fintech of the Year” award at the 2024 Scottish Financial Technology Awards.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Morris & Spottiswood achieves record £128m turnover
Published 1 month ago
Ahead of its centenary year, construction firm Morris & Spottiswood has announced record turnover of £128 million in 2023, a 25% rise from the previous year.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
PRS confirms £85,000 scam reimbursement limit
Published 1 month ago
From 7 October 2024, victims of authorised push payment (APP) scams will be able to claim a maximum reimbursement of £85,000 for losses incurred through Faster Payments and CHAPS, the Bank of England’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has confirmed.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Lomond Group acquires Aberdein Considine’s lettings arm
Published 1 month ago
Lomond Group has expanded its Scottish portfolio with the acquisition of Aberdein Considine’s residential lettings business.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
PropEco secures seed funding for tech to future-proof property, insurance and mortgage lending
Published 1 month ago
Glasgow-based tech company PropEco, which provides an innovative technology platform that can assess the long-term value and viability of property, has secured seed funding of £275,000.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Johnston Carmichael Wealth tops FTAdviser list for third year
Published 1 month ago
Johnston Carmichael’s Wealth team has placed first in the FTAdviser’s annual ranking of the Top 100 financial advisers for the third year running.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Maven exits QikServe in sale to The Access Group
Published 1 month ago
Maven Capital Partners has completed a profitable exit from Edinburgh-based QikServe through a sale to business management software provider The Access Group, for an undisclosed sum.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish Friendly: Interest rate cuts could exacerbate financial inequality for women
Published 1 month ago
Scottish Friendly’s Family Finance Tracker has revealed that nearly half (46%) of women are opting to hold their long-term savings in a savings account, instead of more tax-friendly options such as a pension or ISA wrappers, compared to 39% of men.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish fintech scene booms with new ward and launch of FinTech Scotland Festival
Published 1 month ago
Scotland’s FinTech Cluster celebrated the official opening of the Fintech Ward in the heart of the newly opened Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI), with an event that also marked the launch of the much-anticipated FinTech Scotland Festival 2024.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Regulator proposes tighter protections for payment firm customers
Published 1 month ago
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is has announced plans to strengthen protection for customers of payments and e-money firms in case of business failure.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Henderson Loggie: Arts organisations can leverage tax relief for artistic innovation and community engagement
Published 1 month ago
Tax specialists at Henderson Loggie are encouraging Scotland’s cultural community to capitalise on available tax reliefs, having witnessed the significant impact these can have on the sustainability of organisations, their long-term planning capabilities, and their broader community influence.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
ACCA launches new diploma to equip finance professionals for sustainable future
Published 1 month ago
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has introduced a new Professional Diploma in Sustainability designed for finance professionals at all levels who are looking to gain a comprehensive understanding of sustainability and accreditation to prove it.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Johnston Carmichael welcomes 61 future accountants
Published 1 month ago
Accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has welcomed 61 students into the firm following growth across the UK.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
ABI: Crackdown on insurance cheating continues as industry detects £1bn worth of fraudulent claims
Published 1 month ago
Cracking down on insurance fraud remains a top priority for the industry as its latest figures reveal £1.1 billion worth of fraudulent claims were detected last year, up 4% on 2022, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
UK defies gloomy forecasts with OECD growth revision
Published 1 month ago
The OECD has significantly upgraded its UK economic growth forecast for 2024, now predicting a 1.1% expansion.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Aveni.ai crowned Fintech of the Year at Scottish Financial Technology Awards
Published 1 month ago
Edinburgh-based AI fintech firm Aveni.ai has won the coveted “Fintech of the Year” award at the 2024 Scottish Financial Technology Awards.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Morris & Spottiswood achieves record £128m turnover
Published 1 month ago
Ahead of its centenary year, construction firm Morris & Spottiswood has announced record turnover of £128 million in 2023, a 25% rise from the previous year.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
PRS confirms £85,000 scam reimbursement limit
Published 1 month ago
From 7 October 2024, victims of authorised push payment (APP) scams will be able to claim a maximum reimbursement of £85,000 for losses incurred through Faster Payments and CHAPS, the Bank of England’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has confirmed.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Lomond Group acquires Aberdein Considine’s lettings arm
Published 1 month ago
Lomond Group has expanded its Scottish portfolio with the acquisition of Aberdein Considine’s residential lettings business.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
PropEco secures seed funding for tech to future-proof property, insurance and mortgage lending
Published 1 month ago
Glasgow-based tech company PropEco, which provides an innovative technology platform that can assess the long-term value and viability of property, has secured seed funding of £275,000.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Johnston Carmichael Wealth tops FTAdviser list for third year
Published 1 month ago
Johnston Carmichael’s Wealth team has placed first in the FTAdviser’s annual ranking of the Top 100 financial advisers for the third year running.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Maven exits QikServe in sale to The Access Group
Published 1 month ago
Maven Capital Partners has completed a profitable exit from Edinburgh-based QikServe through a sale to business management software provider The Access Group, for an undisclosed sum.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish Friendly: Interest rate cuts could exacerbate financial inequality for women
Published 1 month ago
Scottish Friendly’s Family Finance Tracker has revealed that nearly half (46%) of women are opting to hold their long-term savings in a savings account, instead of more tax-friendly options such as a pension or ISA wrappers, compared to 39% of men.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish fintech scene booms with new ward and launch of FinTech Scotland Festival
Published 1 month ago
Scotland’s FinTech Cluster celebrated the official opening of the Fintech Ward in the heart of the newly opened Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI), with an event that also marked the launch of the much-anticipated FinTech Scotland Festival 2024.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Regulator proposes tighter protections for payment firm customers
Published 1 month ago
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is has announced plans to strengthen protection for customers of payments and e-money firms in case of business failure.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →