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Lloyds Banking Group has announced plans to acquire MBNA, a UK consumer credit card business, from FIA Jersey Holdings Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America.

John Brett (left) and Shane Presley Anderson Strathern Asset Management (ASAM) chief executive, John Brett, has set his sights on one of the top spots in the Scottish investment advisory market.

East Dunbartonshire Council has made some improvements but needs to do a lot more to meet the challenges it faces, says the Accounts Commission. In a report published today, the local authority watchdog says it remains concerned that significant issues identified in two previous reports had not been

David Ferguson Two new envoys have been appointed by the UK Government to build regional and national networks to help Scotland take advantage of the UK FinTech boom.

Brad Stevens Bar Soba, the Glasgow-based bar and restaurant chain, is preparing to open a further seven restaurants following a £3 million investment by Business Growth Fund (BGF) and the appointment of industry veteran Mohan Mansigani as chair.

Mike Dailly A group of activist lawyers has called on the Scottish government to clamp down on the insolvency industry which it claims is causing excessive hardship to the lives of many indebted Scots.

Simon Cowie accepts his award from MC Jon Culshaw. An Aberdeen accountant has won a prestigious national industry award.

EY has been proposed as auditors to asset manager Schroders plc.

Edinburgh-based fantasy sports technology company FanDuel has announced is to merge with Amercian competitor, Boston-based DraftKings.

Jamie Grant, head of corporate banking for Barclays Scotland & Northern Ireland (right) and Stuart Brown, head of SME banking for Barclays Scotland & Northern Ireland. Barclays has strengthened its Scottish senior management team with the appointment of Stuart Brown as head of SME Banking fo

Edinburgh-based accounting software developer FreeAgent is set to float on the London Stock Exchange later this month with a market capitalisation of between £31 million and £35 million.

Scotland’s businesses remain optimistic about their future growth plans, despite increasing political and economic uncertainty, according to new research from accountants Grant Thornton.

Iain McDougall By Iain McDougall, Senior Solicitor at MBM Commercial