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Only 13% of Scottish people who have a pension actively chose their own investment portfolio, a new Yougov poll has revealed. The poll of over 1,000 adults in Scotland also found that almost a third of those who participated don't have a pension at all.

Edinburgh-based fintech Paysend has launched Paysend Connect, a business account in collaboration with Crassula, an open banking software provider. The collaboration will also enable businesses to provide fintech solutions to their customers.

PwC now employs more than 1,000 people in Scotland, helped by a 13.4 per cent increase in graduate recruitment numbers this summer. The jobs boost comes as PwC UK experienced higher than expected growth over its financial year as clients seek help tackling uncertainty, risk and the need to transform

Barclays’ national network of Eagle Labs is set to host a series of free artificial intelligence (AI) themed Frenzy events across Scotland to inspire entrepreneurs and businesses to consider the opportunities being presented by the increasingly high-profile technology. The first of the AI Fren

FinTech Scotland has launched a consumer panel to support inclusive fintech business development in what is believed to be a UK first. The panel aims to bring citizens and consumers directly into fintech product design by connecting fintech entrepreneurs with consumer and citizen

Sigga Sigurdardottir has been appointed as Tesco Bank's new chief customer officer. She is due to begin her new role on November 4 after leaving her current role as chief customer and innovation officer at Santander UK, where she led digital and cultural change. She has been employed in the financia

A growing desire for a better work/life balance amongst executives had led to the rise of 'olderpreneurs', according to Chartered Accountants Wylie & Bisset. New figures from the Office for National Statistics show that over 50s make up 43% of those who open their own businesses but account for

Still more than 60 per cent state-owned Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is handing the Treasury around £1bn in dividend payouts following a surge in profits, according to the lender’s first half results out today. They showed a special award of 12p-per share was being handed to investors, o

Standard Life Aberdeen (SLA) has today announced the appointment of Noel Butwell as chief executive officer of Standard Life Savings. Mr Butwell’s responsibilities encompass Standard Life’s platforms, advice and savings businesses.

Scottish Building Society today announced that Paul Denton has been officially appointed as its new chief executive officer. Paul, who has more than 25 years experience in the banking sector, took up the reins after formal regulatory approval with a pledge to focus on personalised customer service.

Edinburgh-based affordable housing provider, Link Group Ltd has secured £50 million 20-year funding with the support of Newbridge Advisors. The funds, which have been structured with the benefit of a financial guarantee provided by Assured Guaranty (Europe) plc and its affiliate Assured Guaran

PwC has admitted three new equity partners in Scotland, bringing the total number across the firm’s Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen offices to 29. Gillian Alexander, who has been with the firm since 2001, will be responsible for the continued growth and development of PwC’s Financial Ser

Most self-employed artists in Scotland earn less than £8000 a year from their work, according to a study, prompting calls for art schools and colleges to offer business advice and training to undergraduate students. A survey of more than 100 artists and craftspeople by the Scottish Design Exch

Scotland continues to be the most attractive location for international investment into Financial Services outside London, according to EY’s 2019 UK Attractiveness Report. The number of foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in the FS sector remained at the same level as the previous ye

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