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A new report from PwC is urging oilfield services firms to grasp the nettle and reset their businesses to deal with the operational, financial and strategic challenges reflected in the new operating environment.

A five-figure donation from Aberdeen Asset Management will ensure that a popular Edinburgh charity can continue its much-loved youth club.

Bill Michael KPMG has replaced PwC as auditor of BT, ending PwC's 33-year association with the telecoms giant.

Craig Nicol One of the largest full service law firms in Scotland has unveiled plans to further grow its footprint in the east with ambitious recruitment plans for its Edinburgh office.

Ben MacPherson, MSP for Edinburgh North and Leith (l) with the Reverend Iain May, founder, Castle Community Bank Castle Community Bank, the Edinburgh-based not-for-profit financial institution, has raised its fixed term rates for savers.

The Scottish Government has welcomed commitments from the new owners of the Green Investment Bank on the future of the Edinburgh-based institution.

Tracey Black The CBI has appointed Tracy Black as its new deputy director in Scotland.

Bob Bain (left), partner at Hall Morrice LLP, welcomes Tom Faichnie and Melanie Gilmour to head up the new Hall Morrice Corporate Finance team. Aberdeen chartered accountants Hall Morrice has launched a new corporate finance division as part of its strategy to prepare for the north east’s economic

Farmers and crofters who are waiting for their 2016 payment under the Less Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS), the £178 million system set up to deliver European Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) payments, are to be offered a Scottish Government funded loan.

Mike McAnulty As Britain prepares for its exit from the European Union, and Scotland petitions for a second referendum, the economy is facing an ambiguous future.

Aberdeen-based housebuilder Stewart Milne Group has posted a £26 million pre-tax loss in its last financial year after being hit by the impact of falling oil prices on the North East’s housing sector.

Garreth Wood serves charity partners at Boozy Cow Aberdeen It is known for its generous portions but a big-hearted Scottish restaurant group has once again put its money where its mouth is and given away all of its more than £210,000 profit to charity.

The Industry Technology Facilitator (ITF) and the Oil & Gas Innovation Centre (OGIC) have joined forces to fund and support the development of innovations which could reduce costs, raise production efficiency, and improve safety and environmental performance.

Christine Yuill International law firm Pinsent Masons has announced the promotion of 16 individuals to its partnership, including Glasgow-based tax specialist Christine Yuill.

Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Money CEO Jayne-Anne Gadhia So-called ‘challenger’ banks are casting off that tag as they continue building their market share by focusing on customers who prefer multiple accounts in order to get the best deals, fresh analysis from accountants PwC has revealed.