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Victoria Ivinson discusses the conflict between passion and profits in the agricultural industry, and the importance of identifying and rectifying missed opportunities to ensure the financial stability and future success of rural businesses. Passion projects and a deeply ingrained love of a certain

Allianz has teamed up with actor Christoph Waltz to help people better prepare for their financial future through its new “Start Making Cents” social media series. The six-part social media series shows Waltz performing seemingly random actions, which just so happen to be visual, easy-to

Unity Trust Bank has announced its annual results for 2022, with nearly half (43%) of new lending being made to organisations based in areas of high deprivation. The financial strength of Unity was illustrated during 2022 with a further increase in lending, profitability and customers.

Industry services firm Greenwell Equipment has recorded turnover of £6 million, for the 2021-2022 financial year, as the business completed several large-scale projects over the past twelve months. Greenwell, which is headquartered in Aberdeen’s Greenbank Road and specialises in cabins,

The former director of Midas Financial Solutions has been ordered to hand over only £814.35 despite having made more than £13 million from his Ponzi scheme. Scottish businessman Alistair Greig, 69, originally from Cairnbulg in Aberdeenshire, who is currently serving a ten-year priso

Silicon Valley Bank listed a job for senior manger, financial crimes on Friday just before it was shut down by regulators.

Phil Anderson Financial Services has agreed to sponsor the Bon Accord Bowling Association's Fours Leagues for the next three years. As part of the agreement, Phil Anderson Financial Services will be the exclusive sponsor of the Bon Accord Bowling Association Fours Leagues, providing financial suppor

The chief financial officer of Springfield Properties, Michelle Motion, has resigned with immediate effect, the housebuilder said today. The company said the board has commenced a search for a new CFO and will "update the market in due course".

Edinburgh-based chartered financial planning and employee benefits consultancy Mearns & Company has completed a successful management buyout.

A Caithness-based mortgage adviser is celebrating after having passed her final exam to gain the Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning. Kayleigh Ross works at Phil Anderson Financial Services in Wick as a mortgage adviser has passed the Chartered Insurance Institute Exam R06 – Financial plan

Macdonald Henderson has advised Opulus in joining forces with Wylie & Bisset and on a £10 million growth capital facility to support further expansion plans of the enlarged group provided by SME Capital. Macdonald Henderson’s advisory team was led by David Beveridge and Ryan Macready

An Aberdeenshire-based personal finance expert is celebrating after his podcast reached it’s 125th episode. Phil Anderson who is the managing director of Phil Anderson Financial Services has a weekly podcast titled The UK Personal Finance Show with Phil Anderson. Each week Mr Anderson and co-h

Auditing is the most in demand finance career in the UK right now, according to a new study from online trading platform CMC Markets.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has publicly censured Amigo Loans Ltd (Amigo) for failing to conduct adequate affordability checks on borrowers and guarantors.

AAB Wealth has appointed senior financial planner Alan Turner as it expands its operations across Central Scotland. Mr Turner has more than 12 years’ experience in financial planning and has previously held positions at Bank of Scotland, Grant Thornton Wealth Advisory and abrdn Financial Plann