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Andy Lothian Andy Lothian, chief executive of Dundee-based training firm Insights Learning and Development, was branded an “outstanding entrepreneur” as he claimed the title of EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2016 Scotland overall winner last night.

JPMorgan American Investment Trust (JAM) has increased its exposure to artificial intelligence (AI) related businesses and added SpaceX, having missed out on the returns this year. The £2.2bn portfolio run by Graham Spence, Jack Caffrey and Felise Agranoff, trimmed the number of shares in Micr

Growth strategist Craig Alexander Rattray has launched an initiative to help construction business owners build for the future. The Glasgow-based cash flow expert will deliver a series of ‘Know Your Numbers’ masterminds, tailored specifically for business owners in the sector.

The Big Four accounting firms are engaging in talks with the audit regulator regarding a self-imposed break-up in an attempt to get ahead of government enforcement action. The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is currently drawing up guidelines for the separation of audit and consulting operations a

Fidelity European Trust has reported a total return on its net asset value of 6.4% against 10.3% for its benchmark, the FTSE World Europe ex UK Index, during the six months to 30 June 2026. The share price fell further behind net asset value (NAV) as the discount to NAV widened over the period. Cont

Edinburgh-based private bank Hampden & Co has reported record half year results for the first half of 2022 as total income increased 47% year-on-year to £8.8 million. The bank's deposits also rose by 21% to £731mand loans and advances up 14% to £434m. The bank benefitted from s

Scottish companies listed on the London Stock Exchange have outperformed their indices in the third quarter of 2020, according to analysis from Brewin Dolphin, buoyed by a strong performance from the country’s AIM constituents. The wealth manager found that Scottish organisations on the AIM in

Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust’s new portfolio manager has repositioned its investments in response to global conflicts and their impact on energy prices and economic growth. Joe Faraday, who was installed at the beginning of April, said that the adjustments “cannot, amount to a p

Scottish influencer and entrepreneur Robin James, known online as Man For Himself, has secured a £70,000 loan from the Investment Fund for Scotland to expand his men's haircare brand, Anforh. Mr James, who boasts an online following of over 620,000, launched Anforh last year after spending ove

The latest Fintech M&A Market Report from international technology mergers and acquisitions advisor, Hampleton Partners, has revealed that 2018 witnessed the highest level of global investment in fintech start-ups on record, with a total disclosed transaction value of $30.8 billion.

Triodos Bank UK has appointed Greig Blackie as a senior relationship manager to focus on financing nature based solutions in its business lending team. Mr Blackie has more than a decade of experience across infrastructure finance, sustainable investment and natural capital. His career has included f

Harper Macleod has made four senior appointments, including two new partners, to strengthen its expertise in the built environment and energy sectors. Alexis Condie joins as a partner in the firm’s commercial property team in Edinburgh. She has advised on complex leasing, acquisitions and sale

Susan Nightingale discusses the gender disparity in funding for entrepreneurs in Scotland and outlines various initiatives and strategies aimed at closing this gap, including the role of female angel investors and partnerships with organisations like Mint Ventures. Equality, diversity and inclusion

Nationwide Building Society has increased the interest rate on its FlexDirect current account to a "market-leading" 5%. The 5% AER rate (4.89 gross) will be available for new applications opened from 21 June on balances up to £1,500 for the first 12 months. Those switching their current accoun

Andrew Holloway Accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has strengthened the specialist support it offers to entrepreneurs with a new senior appointment based in the Central Belt.