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Armstrong Watson has strengthened its financial planning team with the addition of four new financial planning consultants across its offices. Joining the firm are Charlotte Fletcher and Glyn Jenkinson (specialising in protection advice) in Leeds, Murray Greig in Glasgow, and Fiona Durham in Carlisl

Lloyds Banking Group's Emma Noble has joined the board of Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE). Ms Noble, group director of conduct, compliance and operational risk (CCOR) at Lloyds, replaces Jackie Leiper, who stepped down from the board at the end of 2025.

Building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out business Tilbury Douglas has appointed Martin Harrison as its chief financial officer (CFO). With more than 20 years in construction and infrastructure, Mr Harrison has held senior roles at Tarmac Contracting, Vistry and Fulcrum Utility Services

Councillors will be asked to approve Falkirk Council’s next five-year financial strategy that seeks to bring a balanced position to its finances going forward next month. 

Liam Coleman has been appointed interim chair of the Financial Ombudsman Service, effective from 10 October 2025. Mr Coleman has over 30 years’ extensive financial services, public sector and board experience. He was formerly chief executive officer of The Co-operative Bank, deputy group treas

Phil Anderson Financial Services has been shortlisted for two major UK financial services awards. The firm, headquartered in Ellon, has been shortlisted in the 2025 MoneyAge Awards under the Financial Adviser Firm of the Year category. Now in its 10th year, the MoneyAge Awards celebrate the best in

Scotland's financial services sector attracted a decade-high number of foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in 2024, positioning it as the top UK location outside of London. According to figures from the forthcoming EY Scotland Attractiveness Survey 2025, Scotland secured 11 projects, an increas

Phil Anderson Financial Services, headquartered in Ellon, has promoted long-serving team member Laura Cantlay to the role of office manager. Ms Cantlay, who has been with the firm for several years, has earned a reputation for her dedication and efficiency, and will now oversee operations at the bus

AAB has been shortlisted as one of the finalists in this year’s British Business Awards, which celebrates and recognises trailblazers across the UK business community. AAB is the only company which combines both financial and professional services to feature in the shortlist for the Stellar Om

Edinburgh and Glasgow have strengthened their positions as prominent global financial centres, according to the latest Z/Yen Global Financial Centres Index. Edinburgh's improved score and Glasgow's impressive five-place jump underscores the continued growth of Scotland’s world-class financial

Scotland's Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) encountered significant financial pressures throughout 2023/24, according to a new report from the Scottish Housing Regulator. The annual analysis of audited financial statements reveals that while overall liquidity remains robust, and RSLs have secured

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has reported a significant rise in consumer complaints, with motor vehicle hire purchase, current accounts, and credit cards driving the surge. Between October and December 2024, the FOS received 68,430 complaints, marking a substantial increase compared to the

Phil Anderson Financial Services Ltd has appointed Ben Anthoney as a new mortgage and protection adviser based in Thurso. Mr Anthoney joins a three-strong team based in Wick to strengthen the firm's services in the Caithness region.

Ellon-based Phil Anderson Financial Services has opened a new office in Wilmslow, Cheshire, further expanding its England presence. The Wilmslow office marks another milestone in the firm’s growth journey, following the establishment of its Wetherby, Yorkshire office just over two years ago.

Two-hundred years is too long to wait to tackle gender disparity in the investment industry, writes Jen Mair. It's 2024, but parts of the UK financial sector appear to be stuck in another era. The gender imbalance, particularly at senior levels, is stark. Current figures suggest that just 12.1% of U