The UK’s largest pension funds have pledged to invest at least 10% of their assets in private markets by 2030, but managing investment and fiduciary risk will continue to be a delicate balance under a new accord, write Tom Barton and Katie Ivens. Seventeen workplace pension providers have sign
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See all articlesChartered surveyor DM Hall has appointed Darroch Robertson, a qualified surveyor with over twenty years’ professional experience in senior roles, as a director in its Inverurie office. Formerly a partner for over ten years with another nationwide firm of chartered surveyors, Darroch graduated
TLT has appointed commercial real estate and investment expert Colin Brown as partner in its Edinburgh office. Mr Brown joins TLT from Burness Paull, where he specialised in advising institutional investors on the acquisition, disposal, leasing and development of commercial properties including shop
Johnston Carmichael has bolstered its financial services (FS) division with the appointment of Thuy Vo as audit director in its Glasgow office. Ms Vo, who joins from a Big Four firm, brings over two decades of experience in the sector, with a specialism in audit and assurance for alternative investm
Commercial property consultant FG Burnett has announced the return of Dave MacLeod to the company in the role of director. A familiar face to many, Mr MacLeod rejoins FG Burnett following a distinguished 19-year tenure with the firm that concluded in April 2018. During his previous time at FG Burnet
The Cyber and Fraud Hub, Scotland’s only dedicated charity supporting individuals affected by cyber crime and fraud, announces the appointment of Alex Dowall as its CEO. This appointment comes as the hub approaches its first anniversary.
Accountancy and business advisory firm CT has appointed Anthony Gillham as a new partner, signalling a significant step in its growth strategy across both Scotland and England. Mr Gillham will divide his time between CT's head office in Edinburgh and a new base in Newcastle, reinforcing support for
Accountancy
See all articlesScottish accountancy firm EQ Accountants, part of the Sumer Group, has merged with Edinburgh-based McDonald Gordon & Co, marking EQ's third acquisition in the past year and is a key step in its strategy to triple turnover from £11 million to £30m within four years. The merger signifi
The accountancy profession has an increasingly critical role to play in setting the standard for ethical behaviour in business, according to a new ethical leadership insights series from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS). ICAS conducted in-depth interviews with a selection of
Former senior executives from EY and PwC are launching a new UK advisory firm, Unity Advisory, backed by up to $300 million (c. £225m) from private equity group Warburg Pincus.
Marking a period of significant growth, Aberdeen-based accountancy firm Hall Morrice celebrates a record £6 million turnover and the promotion of Louise Smith and Jack Borg-Delaney to partner. This marks substantial revenue growth of 65% for the independent business over the last three years.
Accountancy firm MHA has gone public and commenced trading on London's AIM market this morning at a valuation of £271 million, marking the largest AIM IPO in the business support services sector over the past five years. The UK arm of Baker Tilly International successfully raised £98 mil
Business
See all articlesAn award-winning Glasgow family-run pizza business is moving into a larger factory in Coatbridge to meet growing demand, creating 17 new jobs and doubling its production capacity. Victor Pizza Ltd, founded in the 1970s as a small family bakery, has grown into a £5 million business while stayin
Addleshaw Goddard (AG) has announced the opening of applications for its AG Elevate accelerator programme for scale-up businesses. The 10-month programme provides growth-stage businesses with the opportunity to secure access to world-class legal advice, regular mentorship meetings and admission to A
Two of the 14 UK sectors reported output growth in April, according to the latest Bank of Scotland UK Sector Tracker. Compiled using exclusive PMI survey data from around 1,300 private sector companies, the report shows software services (54.5) and real estate (50.4) saw an increase in output. This
Scotland is set to implement a new six-point export plan aimed at bolstering trade and assisting companies in navigating global challenges. Announced within the First Minister’s Programme for Government, a key element involves creating a dedicated US Export Plan to pinpoint promising American
Firms have reported that increased global economic uncertainty, particularly related to US tariff announcements, is significantly impacting demand across various regions. The Royal Bank of Scotland Growth Tracker – a seasonally adjusted index that measures the month-on-month change in the comb