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Social work in Scotland is at a watershed and the public and service users must be more involved in shaping future provision, according to a new report produced by the Accounts Commission.

When youngsters fly the nest and head off to university, parents expect to be relieved from the pressures of playing taxi driver, doing a big grocery shop and constantly cleaning up after them.

Jim Pettigrew Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) has announced the appointment of Jim Pettigrew as Chairman.

Research by Alliance Trust Savings has found the single biggest long-term financial worry among retail investors is that their savings will not be enough to see them through retirement. The Dundee-based platform's survey of over 1,000 retail investors asked: 'What is your single biggest worry about

Millions of people in the UK are signing financial contracts while having little clue what is in them, according to new research. The data, collected by Norton Finance, shows that one in six UK adults said they do not understand monetary terms such as ISA and AER - while a third admitted signing a f

The overwhelming majority (94 per cent) of recently retired pensioners are enjoying their retirement years, but more than two in five (41 percent) regret retirement-planning mistakes which have left them struggling financially, accord ing to the results of new research by Prudential. The provider of

A North-east based financial services company has made a substantial investment in the local economy after securing new premises in Aberdeenshire. Phil Anderson Financial Services Ltd, which has offices in Aberdeen and Caithness, has invested a six-figure sum into new premises for its Ellon operatio

Luke Davis Senior financial services leaders say the key to staff retention in a tight jobs market will be a rewarding career path rather than increased salaries or bonuses, according to new research1 from leading recruitment specialist Robert Half Financial Services.

An Aberdeen based financial services company has been recognised for its outstanding customer service, gaining one of the UK’s highest profile awards. Phil Anderson Financial Services Ltd, which has offices in Aberdeen, Ellon and Caithness, has been named the winner of the Best Customer Service ca

Helen Jones The Brightwork Group, the fast-growing Scottish recruitment specialist, has appointed Helen Jones as its new financial controller.

Angela Hickmore The number of new financial services jobs available in Scotland's largest cities has increased by more than 20 per cent since the independence referendum, according to a new report.

Rt Rev John Chalmers Key figures from the financial industry in Scotland have today welcomed the arrival of a new Church-led player on the affordable credit landscape.

Hero Media & Entertainment has announced the appointment of John Glover as editor of Scottish Financial News. He joins as Scotland's financial and related professional services sector continues to grow in scale and significance. 

The rise of tokenised finance could fundamentally change the structure of the global financial system, according to Tobias Adrian, who has warned policymakers that decisions made now will determine whether the technology strengthens markets or creates new financial risks. Writing in a blog published

Credit card defaults have climbed to their highest level since the global financial crisis, according to the latest Bank of England data, as households continue to face mounting financial pressures.