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A new report published by PwC has revealed that just 14% of its staff come from a lower socio-economic background. As part of its full year annual report for 2021, The Big Four firm has announced a targeted action plan to increase social mobility through its recruitment, development and progression

Financial advisory firm 7IM has announced two new hires to its Edinburgh Private Client team with the arrival of Elaine McLachlan and Andy Bolden. The latest appointments follow a string of high-profile new hires in the region over the last three months, including that of Kris Barclay, who join

Alan Meek, partner and head of Morton Fraser's restructuring and insolvency team, discusses the intricacies of limited liability. Limited liability is one of the fundamental concepts in our understanding of company law.

With Scotland’s family businesses reportedly among the world’s worst affected by Covid-19, it’s vital to re-assess core purpose and strategic direction to ensure they emerge fit for a new post-pandemic era, according to Scottish entrepreneur Lee Fitzpatrick, managing director

Murray International Trust Plc, a fund managed by Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI), has posted strong half-year results for the period to June 30 2021. The trust has announced two interim dividends of 12.0p (2020: 12.0p). The first interim dividend is payable on 16 August 2021 to shareholders on

Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey said it expects to deliver an operating profit of £820 million after the housebuilder posted a record first half performance and strong operating profit margin. Group completions of 7,303 homes (H1 2020: 2,771) excluding joint ventures, completed a record first half

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a consultation on proposals to improve transparency for investors on the diversity of listed company boards and their executive management teams. The FCA is consulting on changes to its Listing Rules to require listed companies to publish annually:

Scots are preparing to return to the daily commute when Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, with many willing to pay extra in travel costs to protect the environment, according to new research from PwC. With restrictions still in place, 40% of Scots are currently spending at least one day a week worki

Kirsty Greenhill, virtual finance function senior manager at Anderson Anderson & Brown (AAB), discusses why location no longer hinders businesses' finance function. There is a big push to ‘shop local’ to help reduce the carbon footprint of our food and drink products from field to pl

Garroch Investments has announced plans to demolish Princes House in Glasgow to make way for a £75 million office block, having acquired the building for an undisclosed amount.

Deloitte has announced nine new partner and director appointments in Scotland as the firm bolsters its leadership team and invests in its Scottish business. Lesley Smillie and Stephen Pratt have been appointed to partner in Edinburgh and Michael Caullay has been promoted to partner in Glasgow.

Aberdeen New India Investment Trust Plc, a company managed by Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI), has posted strong results for the year ended 31 March 2021. The company's share price increased by 65.6% over the period, this compares to the company’s benchmark of +59.1%. Net asset value per O

The Aberdeen Japan Investment Trust, a fund managed by Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI), has seen its Net Asset Value (NAV) total return increase by 33.5% for the year ended 31 March 2021. This compares favourably against the company’s benchmark, outperforming the Topix, which returned

Edinburgh-based US healthcare specialist Craneware has acquired pharmacy software business Sentry for $400 million. Yesterday, the firm announced that the acquisition would give it access to subsidiary Sentry Data Systems' customer base of about 10,000 hospitals, pharmacies and clinics, including mo

Analysis of fourteen company’s annual integrated reports by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has revealed that while there are clear opportunities in integrated thinking to help define purpose and understand value creation, the proliferation of reporting frameworks, re