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Wbg has appointed Garry Clarke CA as its new chief financial officer to spearhead the firm’s ambitious growth strategy. Mr Clarke was most recently finance director and chief operating officer at Localist (formerly known as Enterprise Foods). The high-level appointment further bolsters Wb

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has reported a 5% increase in revenue to £680 million in its most recent financial year. Profit per equity partner rose by a small 0.5% to reach £797,000 in the year ending 30 April 2025, according to the firm's unaudited financial results.

TLT has reported a record annual turnover of £187 million in its latest financial results, with Scottish revenue having increased by over 400% in six years. Revenue was up by around 7.5% from £174m in the previous financial year.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced new rules to provide greater protection for consumers using payment and e-money firms.

Millions of motorists could receive compensation under a redress scheme announced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) following widespread mis-selling in the car finance market. However, most people are expected to receive less than £950, and payments will not begin until next year.

Firms will soon be able to give retail consumers access to crypto exchange traded notes (cETNs), under changes announced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). cETNs that retail consumers can access must be traded on an FCA-approved, UK-based investment exchange (a Recognised Investment Exchange

The Scottish family-owned drinks group, William Grant & Sons, has reported a near one-third drop in profits for the 2024 financial year. The distiller, renowned for brands like Glenfiddich and Hendrick's Gin, posted a pre-tax profit of £388 million, a 30% decrease from the previous year.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed that while rising motor insurance premiums are largely driven by external cost pressures, shortcomings persist in how some insurers handle claims.

Chartered Accountant Alison Cornwell has been appointed to the board of Scottish Ballet, bringing invaluable financial and governance experience from an international career in media and entertainment. Ms Cornwell began her career qualifying as a CA with PwC in Glasgow before spending five years in

Around 1,500 smaller businesses in Scotland received new financial backing from the British Business Bank in the 2024/25 financial year, in a move expected to generate £800 million in additional turnover. According to the Bank’s second annual Impact Report, the support will provide a &po

Borrowers will find it easier to remortgage, saving time and money, under changes confirmed by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The package of measures is part of a series of reforms the regulator is undertaking to mortgage rules to help people navigate their financial lives and support growth

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Anna Standish, concluding a high-profile divorce battle with her former husband, ex-UBS chief financial officer Clive Standish, over assets worth nearly £80 million. The ruling upholds a Court of Appeal decision that significantly reduced Mrs Stand

Buy now pay later (BNPL) borrowers will benefit from key protections in place for other types of lending, under proposals put forward by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Armstrong Watson has been named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for 2025. It comes as the accountancy, business and financial advisory firm welcomes a record number of trainees and marks the fourth year where the business has been celebrated for leading the way in training the n

On the same day the Chancellor delivers her second Mansion House speech, where she is expected to potentially build a bonfire for some financial services regulations, the House of Commons Business and Trade Select Committee (BTC) will examine the future role of UK regulators and whether they can del