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Cat MacLean Cat MacLean, a partner at MBM Commericial, about achieving cultural change in the banking sector and understanding how a new financial system could work.

Increasing capital gains tax (CGT) will not lead to lower investment, slower growth or reduced entrepreneurship, according to analysis from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR). Despite recent claims in the media by a few wealthy individuals, the think tank has consulted with several mill

A rail passenger in France has been slapped with a €110 fine for travelling with a cat who allegedly miaowed too much. Parisian couple Camille and Pierre have complained to French rail company SNCF over the treatment of her white cat Monet, BFMTV reports.

Phil Worms, founder of Glasgow-based Frog Systems has been announced as the winner of this year’s Startup Summit Competition, winning the top prize worth over £65,000. He was declared the winner following a live digital pitch battle in front of 1,000 delegates at this year’s Startu

Standard Life Aberdeen Plc has announced that its vice-chief Martin Gilbert will step down from the company's board of directors. Mr Gilbert advised the company that he would not seek re-election at the firm's AGM which is scheduled for 12th May 2020.

Vulnerable people living in food poverty in Edinburgh will be dished up nutritious ingredients after a foodbank run by World Care Foundation, received £7,238 from Aberdeen Standard Investments Charitable Foundation.

Scottish healthcare manufacturer E & O Laboratories Limited has become the latest business to move to an Employee Ownership Trust. Founded in 1990 by Virginia Lucey, the company has become a brand recognised throughout the UK diagnostic sector and across 36 countries worldwide.

Marco Biagi A commission has been set up by Holyrood and local authorities is looking into alternatives for the Council tax in Scotland.

Keith Skeoch Standard Life has today disclosed a rise in half-year profits ahead of its mega merger with fellow Scottish financial giant Aberdeen Asset Management next week.

Fiona Doherty, managing director of Stagecoach South Scotland, has been elected as the new president of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, succeeding Derek Provan after his two-year term. Ms Doherty, who previously served as deputy president of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, will be supported in her new rol

Craig Herd, a product analyst at Sainsbury’s Bank based in Cumbernauld, has been named the UK Young Banker of the Year 2023. The prestigious award ceremony took place on 7 December 2023 at London's Mansion House. Initiated in 1987 by the Chartered Banker Institute, the awards honour individual

Antonio Horta-Osario Lloyds Banking Group has today posted pre-tax profits for 2016, double that of the previous year.

The main trade body representing mortgage lenders in Scotland has vowed to work with the newly elected Scottish Government and others on implementing a range of housing market initiatives. Representatives of CML Scotland met fellow housing industry professionals and contacts from government, chariti

Scotland’s biggest public relations firm The Big Partnership has undergone an £11m management buy-out by six board members. The deal values the 40 per cent stakes held by owners Alex Barr and Neil Gibson at £4m each with the expectation that they will slowly wind down their involvement.

Founders of University of Edinburgh-supported start-ups, including many that are seeking growth investment, will be given the opportunity to showcase their companies to an audience of investors, business support groups, and fellow entrepreneurs at two key events taking place next month.