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Forth Ports Limited has appointed Stuart MacGregor as chief financial officer and as a member of the group’s main board. He brings a wealth of expertise to the role, with a career spanning over 30 years in the international drinks and UK house building sectors, in financial leadership, strateg

A report by MPs and peers has branded the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as "incompetent at best, dishonest at worst". The report, the culmination of a three-year inquiry involving testimony from 175 individuals, highlights the FCA's failure to protect consumers and small businesses from financia

A firm specialising in expanding self-service financial access for financial institutions, retailers and consumers has become the latest partner to join the Abertay cyberQuarter – Scotland’s hub for cybersecurity research and development. NCR Atleos, which has maintained a site in Dundee

University of the West of Scotland (UWS) bestowed an honorary doctorate upon Angela Noon OBE, group chief financial officer of Spectris PLC, during its winter graduation ceremony at Paisley Abbey on 15 November. In addition to her position as CFO of precision instrumentation and controls group Spect

Energy network SGN has appointed Tony King as its new chief financial officer (CFO), effective from 2 December 2024. He brings over 30 years of experience in C-suite roles in industries including transportation, construction, energy and manufacturing.

NatWest has banned employees from using WhatsApp and other messaging apps like Skype and Facebook Messenger on work devices.

Aberdeen-based Maritime Developments Ltd (MDL) has appointed Martin Shaw as its chief financial officer. The newly-created role will be instrumental in ensuring operational efficiency as the business targets its next stage of growth, having recently been listed on Scotland’s Fast Growth 50 Ind

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced new measures to strengthen the UK's position in the bond, derivatives, and asset management sectors.

AAB has again has retained its position as top financial adviser in Scotland with 20 deals, according to the latest Experian M&A rankings.

Scottish councils are facing a severe financial crisis due to ongoing inflation, wage pressures, and rising service demands, according to a new report by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) and the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU).

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Kristo Käärmann, the CEO of Wise plc and senior manager of Wise Assets UK Ltd, £350,000 for breaching a senior manager conduct rule. 

Aberdeenshire-based energy solutions business OEG Energy Group has appointed Tom Murray CA as its new chief financial officer (CFO) with immediate effect. Mr Murray replaces Doug Fleming who has stepped down for personal reasons.

Brown Shipley, a member of Quintet Private Bank, has appointed Robbie Hewitt as Edinburgh-based wealth planner. Mr Hewitt is a Qualified Financial Planner with more than a decade of financial services experience, and will report to Gordon Scott, head of private bank – North.

Scotland’s two largest cities have both improved their position in the latest Z/Yen Global Green Finance Index, underlining Scotland’s global reputation and potential in green finance. Edinburgh climbed five places to 19th, while Glasgow jumped eight places to 36th London also retained i

Volkswagen Finance has been fined £5,397,600 by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for failing to treat customers in financial difficulty fairly. The firm has agreed to pay over £21.5 million in redress to around 110,000 customers who may have suffered harm because of its failing