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Despite significantly increasing investment in compliance and being continuously under the scrutiny of regulators, economic crime in financial services has increased, demanding new thinking to make investment in compliance deliver more value and tackle economic crime, according to PwC.

Alan McIntosh Alan McIntosh of Govan Law Centre writes about the different ways PPI claims and protected trust deeds are dealt with in court.

Edinburgh is the most expensive city for students to study in, according the Royal Bank of Scotland’s Student Living Index.

The chief executive of Glasgow-based Clydesdale Bank has said today that the recently floated business is making good progress and is well positioned to deal with the period of uncertainty brought on by the EU referendum result.

Professional job availability in Scotland’s temporary sector increased by 38 per cent year on year to June 2016 according to research from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo).

Andrew Bell Launching a new business venture can produce a multitude of feelings: excitement, fear of the unknown, nerves and anticipation. But the one emotion that undoubtedly binds everyone going solo with their own company is one of being overwhelmed.

Peter Alderson Small businesses in Scotland are being failed by antiquated financial process as nearly half of Glasgow SMEs are forced to raid their savings (47 per cent) or borrow money from family and friends (20 per cent) to start or grow their business, according to independent lender LDF.

Jon Stanton Jon Stanton, who has been finance director at Glasgow-based engineering giant Weir Group since 2010, is to replace Keith Cochrane as the group’s chief executive.

Fraser Oliver Scottish personal injury solicitors, Digby Brown, will use a £5 million debt facility from HSBC to invest in a significant review and upgrade of its current systems and infrastructure as well as further invest in its staff and sector leading marketing.

Acumen director David Gow (left) paraplanner Duncan Arthur and Iain Duckworth. Acumen Financial Planning has announced the acquisition of Duckworth Alexander in a move the firm said will develop its business in the Scottish capital.

Plans have been unveiled to renovate the Royal Bank of Scotland’s former home on Edinburgh’s St Andrew Square into luxury serviced apartments, restaurants, bars, retail outlets and a gym.

The right of tenants to buy their council houses in Scotland will finally come to an end this week.

Consumer confidence has plunged in the wake of Britain’s decision to leave the EU with the optimism of Scottish shoppers hit the hardest.

Hugh Chater Holyrood’s European and External Relations Committee– taking the highly-unusual step of meeting during Holyrood’s summer recess – has been told by Hugh Chater, director of banking at Edinburgh-based challenger bank Virgin Money, that Scotland could provide a “safe harbour” fo

Steve Cartwright Independent accountancy firm Henderson Loggie has signed up to support a pioneering three day gaming festival taking place in Glasgow this weekend.