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Derek Mair Derek Mair is a partner at Hall Morrice

Glasgow-based investment house Maven Capital Partners has paired uo with YFM Equity Partners to back the management buyout of Indigo Telecom Group, acquiring the business from parent TTG-Global Limited.

Growth in Scotland is set to slow further with falling oil prices having a net negative impact on Scotland compared to the rest of the UK, according to the latest Economic Commentary from the University of Strathclyde’s Fraser of Allander Institute, sponsored by PwC. The Institute argues that the

Aberdeen Investments has told Chancellor John Healey the UK risks falling further behind Asia on retail investing unless he acts in October's Budget. Research by the firm found that Japanese households now hold 9% of their wealth in equities and mutual funds outside pensions, compared with just 8% i

Not so long ago, opening a savings account meant receiving a passbook, a modest interest rate, and possibly a gift from the cashier. Today, it might mean securing a badge for a seven-day savings streak, or competing with friends on a leader board for the highest amount saved in a month.

Oil prices have surged past $105 (c. £78.5) a barrel, touching a high of $119 (c. £89), as global markets face the mounting economic consequences of an escalating geopolitical conflict.

A complicated tax relief aimed at encouraging companies to commercialise their innovations within the UK is in dire need of reform because it favours the few, according to Azets. Reform of the Patent Box scheme is said to be long overdue because it is reportedly beyond the understanding of many busi

Managing partner Alan Gilkison outlines why Ryden has entered a new strategic investment partnership with Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) and what this means for the future of Scotland’s property sector. This year marked a turning point for Ryden. We recently entered a strategic investment partner

The UK is in a fiscal bind and it is likely that the Chancellor Rachel Reeves will return with another tax-raising Budget on 26 November, according to the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS). One much-asked question is whether Ms Reeves will be able to raise large sums without breaking Labour’s

Social Investment Scotland (SIS) has maintained its strong impact momentum with £52.5 million in active loans and investments to social enterprises, charities, community groups, and mission-led businesses during the past year. Its latest annual Impact Report revealed total active loans and inv

Private equity manager Foresight Group has invested in Scottish chartered surveyors and property consultants firm, Graham + Sibbald, and facilitated the acquisition of Aitchison Raffety, creating a combined business poised for accelerated growth across the UK. The deal creates an enlarged group with

Social and Sustainable Capital (SASC) is calling on Scottish charities to apply for funding from its Social and Sustainable Housing Fund II (SASH II). Up to £18.5 million from the fund has been dedicated to support Scottish charities, enabling them to provide vital housing alongside their supp

Pulpex Limited, a sustainable packaging technology company, has today announced a £62 million Series D investment round led by the National Wealth Fund (NWF) and the Scottish National Investment Bank.

The Aberdeen office of Azets has appointed four senior hires with Graeme Cran, David Urquhart, Fraser Murray all joining the 15 strong tax team as, respectively, associate director and senior managers, whilst Greg Houston joins the accounts & business advisory services (ABAS) team as a director.

Earlier this week, Buckinghamshire-based businessman Aasim Johar was jailed for seven years for his role in a £3.3 million cleaning products fraud at the University of Edinburgh which ran from 2005 until 2015. Johar had been acting together with Geoff Turnbull who, at the time of the offence,