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Olive, a UK-wide managed cloud communications provider, has expanded into Scotland with the launch of a hybrid business hub to scale its regional footprint and serve its local business and enterprise clients. Establishing a presence in Scotland has been a key priority for Olive as it continues on it

Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) has created an innovative new platform that will allow investors to track a broad spectrum of investable hedge fund benchmarks for the first time. Drawing on the public market equity tracker model, where half of US equity assets are passively invested, the platfor

Aberdeen New India Investment Trust, a fund managed by Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI), has posted strong six month results as its share price and net asset value both increased substantially over the period.  Over the six months ended 30 September 2020, the company’s NAV increas

Scottish business organisations have responded to Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Spending Review statement, with some calling the announcement "disappointing". The chancellor announced that public sector pay will be frozen with the exception of NHS staff and those earning under £24,000. He also anno

The Royal Bank of Scotland is predicting a 40% increase in the number of scams reported this Black Friday compared to the same time last year as online shopping fraud rapidly rises. During lockdown criminals are taking advantage of more customers shopping online. The most popular fake ads involve th

A man who held a cardboard sign with a smiley face on it outside of a police station has been arrested for taking part in an illegal protest. Jolovan Wham was arrested in Singapore after the brief one-man demonstration in solidarity with arrested climate activists, The Guardian reports.

Altia-ABM, a Glasgow-based specialist in investigation and cover operation software, has announced expansion plans after private equity firm NorthEdge backed the buyout of the group. The investment from NorthEdge backs Altia-ABM’s newly promoted CEO Rob Sinclair, who joined the company in 2017

Shoppers are being called on to support their local high streets and retailers this Christmas, keeping money in their community and giving a much-needed boost to the local economy. Launched today, Buy Angus, led by Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce (DACC) and Angus Council, is putting the spotlig

Dundee-based restructuring and insolvency specialists Dunedin Advisory has announced that it has moved its Glasgow office to new premises in the centre of the city. The firm has said that its new office at 2 West Regent Street provides a great space to work in with flexibility, breakout areas and va

Over four-fifths (83%) of Scots have a greater appreciation for staff working in local businesses as a result of the pandemic, according to the latest data from the Royal Bank of Scotland's Tyl service.

The amount spent by consumers on Black Friday has soared by 20% in three years according to the latest spending data from Bank of Scotland owner, Lloyds Bank.

Linlithgow-based telecommunications equipment firm Calnex has announced its interim results reporting strong growth and the ongoing expansion of its operations. For the six months to September 30 2020, the firm reported revenue growth of 37% to £7.7 million, up from £5.7m during the same

Average pay in the UK will be £1200 a year lower in the next five years, according to the Resolution Foundation.  Responding to Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Spending Review announcement on Wednesday this week, the think tank has warned that the coronavirus crisis is prolonging the UK's 15-yea

ProBonoSkills.com (PBS) has announced that it will collaborate with NatWest Group on a range of initiatives. In addition, Philip Hall, senior legal counsel in the outsourcing, technology and IP team, will join the PBS Advisory Board.

Companies from the Highlands and islands have made their mark on the annual Scottish Green Energy Awards which took place virtually last night, with finalists from the region shortlisted in eight of the 13 categories. Organised by Scottish Renewables and supported by Highlands and Islands Enterprise