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FinTech Scotland has announced the appointment of Clare Reid as its new strategic innovation director. She will be tasked with guiding the organisation's Research & Innovation Roadmap, with a specific focus on advancing the Financial Regulation Innovation Lab (FRIL).

FinTech Scotland and Smart Data Foundry have announced the winners of their UK Fintech Innovation Challenge.

The Scottish economy has shown surprising resilience in 2023, outperforming expectations by avoiding a predicted shallow recession, according to a quarterly economic commentary published by the University of Strathclyde's Fraser of Allander Institute. Supported by Deloitte, the report provides an in

Ingenza has welcomed Steve Jones as he takes on the role of chief financial officer (CFO), effective immediately. Mr Jones has over 25 years of industry experience and know-how, after holding several senior finance roles across a wide range of business sectors, sizes and ownership models, and will u

Scotland’s business resilience organisation, The Scottish Business Resilience Centre, has changed its name to reflect a rising national threat from cyber crime and fraud. The Scottish Business Resilience Centre, the not-for-profit dedicated to helping educate and support Scottish organisations

PwC has announced four new equity partners in Scotland, alongside eight new directors, among a total of 240 promotions across the region. The admission of Katrina Hallpike, Ross Marshall, Kenny Munro and Stuart Copeland as equity partners– all of whom were directors in the Scotland firm &ndash

Virgin Money, owner of Glasgow-based Clydesdale Bank, has announced a strategic partnership with Dundee-based app development company, Waracle, to support the development of its digital proposition for the new Virgin Money Business current account.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today set out its business priorities for the year ahead – with a specific focus on the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic. In responding to the challenge of coronavirus the FCA will focus on ensuring that financial services bus

Mike Regnier Yorkshire Building Society has announced former Lloyds and Asda boss Mike Regnier as its new chief executive.

Wealth manager RBC Brewin Dolphin has taken 6,000 sq ft at Glasgow’s new Cadworks office underlining its commitment to the city and the company’s future growth plans.

Anderson Anderson & Brown Wealth Ltd (AAB) has announced the appointment of chartered financial planners Andrew Dines, Ian Campbelland Vikki Venerus as directors and shareholders. Already established as key members of the senior leadership team at AAB Wealth, these appointments reflect the

The Women in Business Growth Programme launched by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is set to be rolled out in 2020 following a successful double run in 2019. The year 2019 saw 22 female entrepreneurs, with an estimated collective turnover of over £5 million, successfully complete the course, cr

Glasgow-based Murphy Wealth has reported record turnover and assets under management (AUM), a year after taking on investment from one of Europe’s largest financial advice groups. Despite the conflict in the Middle East leading to the market downturn of recent weeks, Murphy Wealth said AUM had

Edinburgh-headquartered Alba Partners has acquired data and AI specialists Core Consultants Group, bolstering its service offerings and expanding its team. The deal, which sees all Core Consultants Group staff integrated into Alba Partners' UK and Middle East operations, marks a significant growth p

UK Finance has reported that £571.7 million was stolen through payment fraud in the first half of 2024, a 1.5% decrease from the same period in 2023. While authorised push payment (APP) fraud losses decreased by 11%, unauthorised fraud losses increased by 5%.