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In the first phase of reforms to the Senior Manager Certification Regime (SM&CR), the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have proposed to streamline the regime to make it more effective and efficient and to drive growth in financial services. As the gover

7IM Private Client has strengthened its presence in Scotland with the appointment of Angus Robertson and the promotion of Morgan Leask as associate directors, financial planning. Mr Robertson joins from St. James’s Place, where he served as a Financial Adviser, supporting over 200 clients with

Homebuilder Cala Group has appointed Michael Rice as chief financial officer (CFO). Effective from 30 June 2025, Mr Rice joins Cala at a pivotal time as the business embarks on an exciting next chapter under new ownership.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is planning to review its client categorisation rules to unlock more opportunities for wealthy investors and support capital markets, driving economic growth.

As the fierce competition for emerging talent in the financial sector has intensifies, Goldman Sachs has reportedly implemented a new policy requiring its junior investment banking analysts to affirm their commitment to the firm every quarter. The strategy follows a similar robust stance from JPMorg

The British Business Bank’s Investment Fund for Scotland has delivered over £25 million in financial support to Scottish businesses since it launched 18 months ago, supporting 58 firms across the country to develop and grow.

Deloitte’s latest survey of UK chief financial officers shows that finance leaders see the UK as the most attractive destination when it comes to investment, alongside India, with a net 13% describing it as very or somewhat attractive. The survey – which took place between 16 and 29 June

UK financial services leaders are calling on global investors to take a fresh look at Scotland’s key sectors in advance of Scotland’s global investment summit. The summit will take place in Edinburgh this October, hosted by Scottish Financial Enterprise and the Lord Mayor of London.

Millions more people could get help navigating their financial lives with support on pensions and investments, under proposals announced by the FCA.

Creating a workplace which supports people who have experience of the care system presents a real opportunity to solve some of the issues facing the financial services industry, according to charity Who Cares? Scotland.

The University of Dundee is set to receive up to £40 million in principle from the Scottish Government to aid its financial recovery, bringing the total additional funding made available up to £62m.

Global energy sector inspection and technical services firm Fulkrum, which has operations in Aberdeen, has appointed Louisa Poole as its new chief financial officer (CFO) to support the company's ongoing international expansion. With a career spanning almost three decades in wealth management, manuf

TLT has elected Andrew Lyon, partner and head of financial services, as senior partner.  His three-year term will commence on 1 January 2026 and he succeeds Sasha Butterworth, who has served as senior partner since 2022.

KPMG UK and one of its audit partners, Nick Plumb, have been sanctioned by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) following the discovery of "serious" breaches in the audit of London-listed agricultural supplies company Carr's Group. The FRC's investigation into the audit for the financial year endin

Law firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) has announced its financial and expert support for a new programme aimed at fostering the growth of Gaelic entrepreneurs. It has pledged financial support to the Gaelic Business Accelerator Programme – Cruthachadh Chothroman – run by Hi