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New data from Barclaycard has revealed that contactless technology has emerged as one of the big winners of 2020, accounting for nine in ten (88.6%) of all eligible card transactions. As the safest, fastest and most responsible way to pay in-store, tap-and-go has become the obvious choice for both c

National Savings & Investments (NS&I), which operates premium bonds and other savings products, has apologised to customers for its poor service after admitting that it took an average of 20 minutes to answer the phone in the autumn of last year. NS&I said it had been severely impac

Jonathan Smith, an Aberdeen-based coach and facilitator with peer-to-peer business networking platform The Alternative Board (TAB), discusses how businesses could benefit from 'free' training for their staff. Most learning comes from real-life, on-the-job experience and that presents a big opportuni

Stephen Bird, the CEO of Standard Life Aberdeen, has informed staff that they should not expect bonuses or a pay rise unless they are "star performers". Mr Bird has reportedly told staff that the bonus pool this year would be smaller as he attempts to cut costs and focus on rewarding the most succes

Barclays has awarded ng homes £100,000 to support the North Glasgow community through the pandemic. ng homes were chosen by a selection committee from Barclays for the meaningful work they are doing in supporting the immediate needs of people in communities, including low income families, thos

Murdoch MacLennan, banking partner in Scotland with accountancy firm Azets, has warned that 'Bad Bank’ – the term coined for the specialist units within banks where businesses showing signs of financial distress are transferred – is likely to make a return to the UK’s busines

A £25 million Scottish Government fund to support the wedding sector and its supply chain will open to applications this week.

Edinburgh-based estate agent Portfolio is aiming to double its property sales, urging that the legacy of COVID-19 could provide a positive game-changer' for the property market. Portfolio, which specialises in selling homes for landlords who have tenants remaining in situ, has recently complete

Edinburgh-based real estate consultants ESPC has revealed the top selling areas in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders throughout 2020.

Measures promoting recovery and renewal will be at the heart of the Scottish Budget this week. New initiatives to drive economic growth, create jobs and tackle inequality will be included alongside further support for business, public services and families.

The number of corporate insolvencies in Scotland fell below 2019 levels last year as the array of government COVID-19 support measures continued to provide a lifeline for those businesses who have been adversely affected by the pandemic, according to new figures released by KPMG. Analysis by KPMG&rs

Andrew Foyle, solicitor advocate and joint head of litigations (Scotland) at Shoosmiths, discusses how new regulations will introduce conditions designed to uphold creditor confidence in the pre-pack administration process. While there is no definition of a pre-pack administration in the insolvency

CBI Scotland has called on finance secretary Kate Forbes to prioritise support, skills and sustainability in the forthcoming Budget to kickstart economic recovery and avoid the risk of losing further months of stymied activity and uncertainty to the pandemic. With the Scottish economy struggling wit

Edinburgh-based financial services training provider Redmill Advance has announced its new partnership with St. James’s Place Wealth Management in the provision of its blended learning solutions across the group. Redmill Advance will be responsible for delivering its Diploma in Regulated

Scottish chartered accountancy practice Wylie & Bisset has expanded its business recovery and insolvency department with the appointment of the senior management team from mlm Solutions. Wylie & Bisset has appointed former mlm Solutions managing director Maureen Leslie as a consultant while