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The growing international role of Scotland’s fintech cluster was given a further significant boost today with the announcement of £22.5 million innovation funding for the Global Open Finance Centre of Excellence (GOFCoE) to be established in Edinburgh and the Central region. The news was

Richard Masters International law firm Pinsent Masons, which employs 540 staff in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen, has today revealed its unaudited results for 2017-18 which shows global turnover increased by 6 per cent to £449.8 million.

Ewan Alexander Pinsent Masons today revealed its unaudited results for 2016-17 which shows global turnover increased by 11 per cent to £423.1 million. Almost 85 per cent of revenues were generated from clients operating in the firms' five global sectors, with the largest contributors advanced manuf

Following years of austerity, saving money has become a higher priority for many Scots as more than four in 10 (44 per cent) are putting away more money than they did two years ago, compared to a national average of 41 per cent, according to Scottish Widows’ tenth annual Savings Study. However, de

Robin McAdam Investment management groups Brooks Macdonald, which has a significant presence in Scotland via its Edinburgh office, has today launched a new corporate identity designed to bring together all of its subsidiary businesses under one Brooks Macdonald 'masterbrand'.

Scotland-founded AAB Group's financial planning division, AAB Wealth, has acquired prominent London-based firm Magus Wealth as part of its ongoing strategic growth. This marks AAB's first wealth acquisition in the capital, significantly expanding its footprint in London and the South-east.

SBP Accountants & Business Advisers has projected a 20% increase in its client base by the end of the year, as it marks a standout year in 2025, driven by strong client growth, strategic talent investment, and expansion across its regional offices. Operating in Aberdeen, Peterhead, Fraserburgh,

Edinburgh-founded investment firm Par Equity has announced it will be merging with Manchester-based Praetura Ventures creating a new venture capital firm named PXN Group with over £670 million in assets under management (AUM). As a combined entity, PXN Group will be the fastest-growing venture

The Scottish fintech sector continues to see success after success, its growth goals outlined in the fintech Scotland Research & Innovation Roadmap, however some firms are faced with challenges posed by a recent decline in investment activity, writes fintech specialist Fiona Henderson. With

John Hannah welcomes Sandra Stephen A north-east accountancy firm has made a new addition to its business management team as the company continues to experience growth in the region.

Growth in business volumes picked up more strongly than expected in the three months to December 2015 and profitability continued to improve at a healthy pace, according to the latest CBI/PWC Financial Services Survey. The survey of 100 financial services firms reported that the overall level of bus

Financial Inclusion for Scotland has appointed Sharon MacPherson to help drive forward its future strategy and improve fair and affordable access to financial services for all. The former CEO of Scotcash, Sharon MacPherson, has joined Financial Inclusion for Scotland – an organisation she help

Independent financial advisory firm Phil Anderson Financial Services has recently appointed Kayleigh Ross as an independent mortgage adviser, following the successful completion of her professional exams. The firm has been supporting the former Wick High School pupil through these exams, as well as

NatWest Group has announced a new financial education offering designed to demystify investing, as part of its free Financial Foundations programme. The new investment-focused workshop, which will be available nationwide from May 2026, has been designed to help more people understand the basics of i

1825, Edinburgh-based insurance giant Standard Life’s wholly-owned financial planning business, has today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Baigrie Davies with assets under advice of around £400m. The move follows the recent agreements to acquire Almary Green in East Angl