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Lloyds Banking Group’s Scottish Executive Committee chair Jackie Leiper explores how financial institutions can help bridge Scotland’s affordable housing gap and why unlocking private capital and accelerating cross-sector partnerships is critical to solving the crisis and driving long-te

Nikhil Rathi has been reappointed as chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for a second term.

Dundee-based aquaculture technology firm Ace Aquatec has appointed Alan MacLeod as chief financial officer (CFO) to support its global growth strategy. Bringing over 20 years' financial leadership experience from diverse sectors including technology, construction, and energy, Mr MacLeod was most rec

Dundee Football Club recorded a pre-tax loss of £2.76 million for the financial year ending 31 May 2024.

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has proposed to raise the deposit protection limit of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) from £85,000 to £110,000. The deposit protection limit – which represents the maximum amount of money the FSCS typically protects should

Experienced real estate and financial services advisor Scott Marriott has launched Instar Partners, a new specialist advisory firm based in East Lothian. The firm is dedicated to providing tailored and creative solutions for clients navigating complex real estate transactions and opportunities.

Ellon-headquartered housebuilder Scotia Homes has reported a £2.5 million pre-tax loss for the financial year ending June 2024, as the cost-of-living squeeze and difficult market conditions impacted trading.

Aberdeen-headquartered Wood Group has announced it must restate financial results for its 2022 and 2023 financial years and the first half of 2024, following an independent review, which may lead to suspension of its shares from trading on the London Stock Exchange.

Pamela Ogg, chief financial officer at MFMac, has won in the “CFO of the Year – Deal of the Year” category at the 2024 Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Awards.

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has fined PwC £2.9mn for failures in its audit of since-collapsed Wyelands Bank, which was owned by businessman Sanjeev Gupta. The Big Four firm admitted to breaching audit requirements for the bank's 2019 accounts, particularly regarding risk assessment a

The Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (EIJB) is set to deliberate on a proposed £29 million savings programme for the 2025/26 financial year, aimed at balancing its £900 million budget.

As part of its campaign to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access audit services, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has today published the first in its series of supporting materials to help SMEs to engage with the annual audit process effectively and confidently. The summary

Industry research has revealed that UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are repaying debt at a rate 20 times higher than pre-pandemic levels, prompting a government review. Despite increased financial providers since 2008, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is concerned about

STV Group has reported a robust financial performance for 2024, with revenue climbing 12% to £188 million, up from £168.4m in 2023, and adjusted operating profit up 3% to £20.6m. The growth was driven by strategic acquisitions and strong advertising revenue linked to the Euros.

Educational charity and financial services professional body the CISI (Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment) is delighted to announce that Arlene Ewing Chartered FCSI has won the CISI Mentor of The Year award 2025. The CISI Mentor of The Year Award was launched to recognise and celebr