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The number of Scottish companies rated as being in “critical” financial distress during Q3 2018 has increased by 119 per cent on the same period of last year, according to the latest research data from insolvency firm Begbies Traynor.

New York overtaking London to take the index top spot for first time since March 2015, the Z/YEN Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI 24) released today has revealed.

Glasgow city Council Leader, Councillor Susan Aitken (right) meets My Money mentors at the service launch Thousands of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in Scotland’s biggest city will be given a personal money mentor as part of a pioneering new scheme to tackle poverty and inequality.

The UK Government should not become preoccupied by EU passporting rules when addressing the needs of the financial sector in a post-Brexit Europe, a think tank has warned.

Stirling-based Superglass Holdings PLC, the UK’s leading independent manufacturer of glass wool and mineral fibre insulation solutions, has appointed chartered accountant Theresa McLean as its Finance Director. Ms McLean,pictured, who is currently the financial controller of the Company’s princ

Just six small changes to the management of Scottish SMEs could help ease pressure on their finances, staff and management, according to Azets. Nicola Campbell, head of accounts and business advisory services in the Glasgow office of Azets, is encouraging Scotland’s SMEs to review and mine the

East Lothian Council must enact significant reforms to its public services as it contends with the dual pressures of rapidly growing younger and older populations and a looming £46 million budget shortfall, the Accounts Commission has warned.

Five fintech firms have each been awarded £50,000 to propel developments that support financial inclusion, accelerate financial resilience and deepen consumer engagement in financial services. FinTech Scotland, in partnership with the University of Strathclyde and University of Glasgow, announ

Evelyn Partners, the UK wealth management firm entrusted with over £62 billion of assets by its clients, has become the founding partner of the Edinburgh Futures Institute’s new Compassion in Financial Services Hub.

Scottish financial services industry has reported significant strategic strides as industry leaders meet to discuss continued growth and collaboration. Scottish Financial Enterprise, City of London Corporation and Scottish Government met in Edinburgh on Thursday to discuss opportunities for gro

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has exhibited increased vigilance, prompting the withdrawal or modification of over 10,000 financial adverts and promotions during 2023 – an upswing of 17% compared to the previous year.

Glasgow-based fashion retailer Quiz has issued a warning regarding its deteriorating income, signalling potential losses for the upcoming financial year.

Blackadders has appointed Annie Fleming to a newly created chief financial officer role. Ms Fleming will have responsibility for all the financial actions of the firm including ensuring compliance with the Law Society of Scotland Account rules, billing and credit control, cashflow management, and fi

Tilney Smith & Williamson, the wealth management and professional services group, which is re-branding to Evelyn Partners this summer, has strengthened its presence in Scotland by welcoming Capital Risk Management’s 10-strong team to its Edinburgh office, as well as the owner of Capital Ri