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The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has announced plans for a fundamental review of the UK Corporate Governance Code. The review will take account of work done by the FRC on corporate culture and succession planning, and the issues raised in the Government’s Green Paper on Corporate Governance R

Mark Boleat The financial services sector contributed £71.4 billion in UK tax last year, highlighting the potential hit to government coffers if Brexit results in restricted access to the EU’s single market, the City of London Corporation has said.

The total number of millionaires in Britain has fallen as a result of the turbulence on global markets, according to new data.

Sue Dawe The UK’s financial services industry is facing a period of slower economic growth and market uncertainty as the Brexit decision impacts on both consumer confidence and business investment in the short to medium term, according to the latest EY ITEM Club outlook for financial services.

Phil Anderson with Karen Moore, Diabetes UK regional fundraiser, (right) and Lesley Mitchell, Business Development Manager at Aberdeen Douglas. The managing director of a north-east financial services company is celebrating after making waves for a local charity.

Frank Dangeard Royal Bank of Scotland Group has appointed tech, telecoms and financial services veteran Frank Dangeard as a non-executive director.

Scott Baxter and Phil Anderson A north-east financial services firm is pledging its support to a local charity, to help fund key projects for those affected by homelessness in Aberdeen and the surrounding area.

Naz Hussain (far left) with Phil Anderson (second from right) and comedians at last year's event. An Aberdeen-based financial services company is pledging its support to a local comedy club by bringing a well-known comedy show to Ellon.

  Karen Moore (Diabetes UK) and Phil Anderson.

Average financial assets held by UK adults have fallen by more than £13,000 as financial anxiety rises sharply across the country, according to new research from Handelsbanken Wealth. The study found average assets, comprising cash savings, investments, and pensions, dropped over the past year

A new financial planning business has launched in Aberdeen, bringing together almost two decades of experience and a relationship-led approach to helping clients plan for their financial future. Fifty Financial Planning, founded by Advising Principal and Director Elaine Clunie, provides personalised

Beeks Financial Cloud, the Renfrewshire-based connectivity provider for financial markets, has announced two significant contract wins that underpin the board’s expectations for the 2026 financial year. The new agreements, worth a combined total of approximately £3.12 million, build upon

The UK is "simply spending too much" on the public sector, the chief executive of Scottish Financial Enterprise has said. Sandy Begbie CBE has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to prioritise economic growth in her Budget next week by backing Scottish businesses.

US financial giant BlackRock is set to nearly double its 800-strong workforce in Edinburgh with the opening of a new office, spearheading a major wave of American investment into the UK’s financial sector.

Beeks Financial Cloud Group has announced a 22% increase in revenue, rising from £12.96 million to £15.79m for the six months ending 31 December 2024. This growth coincides with a significant new contract win with US cryptocurrency exchange Kraken.