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Stephen Ingledew FinTech Scotland, the body established by the Scottish Government, the financial services sector and University of Edinburgh to ensure that Scotland seizes fintech opportunities and achieves critical mass in the sector by encouraging financial innovation, collaboration and inclusion

Debbie Welch Scottish land and property search firm Millar & Bryce has launched Financial Asset Search (FAS), to support legal professionals and executors during the executry administration process.

Debit card payments surpassed cash payments for the first time last year, according to financial trade association, UK Finance.

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has fined and reprimanded KPMG and its Audit Engagement Partner William Smith following their admission of misconduct in relation to the audit of the financial statements of Quindell plc for the period ended 31 December 2013.

Ricky Cowan (left) and Douglas Martin, chief financial officer, Anderson Anderson & Brown Scottish accountancy firm AAB has appointed Ricky Cowan to the role of development director.

Jim Galbraith Scottish Friendly, Scotland’s largest financial mutual, has today announced that it is in the final stages of securing the acquisition of a bundled group pension business from Mobius Life, an independently-owned provider of institutional services to corporate pension schemes in the U

Court of Session A financial firm which has been seeking to call up £2.5 million in loans granted to a husband and wife by Glasgow-based Clydesdale Bank for the purpose of purchasing and renovating their new home, has failed in an appeal against a judge’s decision to prevent the so-called “vult

Jim Porter Staff from Scottish accountancy and financial advisory firm Johnston Carmichael are gearing up for their local Kiltwalks across the country, including Inverurie-based Jim Porter.

Ian MacDonald Wealth manager Brewin Dolphin has completed an acquisition for its Dundee office with the purchase of the financial planning and investment assets of local business Clark Thomson MortgageFinders Ltd.

Anja Balfour Scottish Friendly, Scotland’s largest financial mutual, has announced the appointment of two new non-executive Board members.

Jason Marshall Global craft beer firm BrewDog has appointed Jason Marshall to the newly-created role of chief financial officer.

Ireland is set to pick up more legal business from financial services companies after Brexit following a boost from the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA).

Duncan Brock UK service providers such as those operating in financial services, IT, transport, hotels and restaurants, signalled a modest rebound in business activity growth following the snow disruptions seen during March, according to the latest data from the Chartered Institute of Procurement an

Royal well-wishers have been warned to avoid the traditional baby gift of premium bonds by financial experts, Brewin Dolphin, who say that the Government-backed scheme is nearly as bad as putting money under the mattress.

(from the back L-R): Rod Anderson, independent financial adviser; Paul McIntosh, partner; Ross Webb, partner; Sally-Anne Anderson, partner. Front (L-R): Paul Jennings, partner; Leona Duff, trainee solicitor; Jennifer Matthew, senior solicitor Aberdein Considine has completed a multimillion pound exp