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The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has fined and reprimanded KPMG Audit Plc (‘KPMG’) and senior statutory auditor and audit engagement partner, Michael Francis Barradell, following their admission of misconduct in relation to their audits of the financial statements of fashion retailer Ted B

Assets under management and administration (AUMA) continued to fall at Edinburgh-based financial giant Standard Life Aberdeen in the first half of the year, with operating income lower as a result.

People approaching retirement in Scotland are facing a significant financial property shortfall, according to new research published by planning and design consultancy Barton Willmore.

Gill Hunter Glasgow-based accountancy firm Fitzallan Limited has announced the appointment of Gill Hunter to its financial planning and investment advisory business.

Ken Patullo A dramatic increase in the percentage of Scottish construction firms showing advanced signs of financial distress in the second quarter of 2018 highlights the downturn being faced by the sector, according to the latest quarterly Red Flag Alert data released today by business rescue and r

Tim Cooper Around 17 per cent of companies in Scotland may have suffered a financial hit following the insolvency of a customer, supplier or debtor in the last six months, according to new research from R3 in Scotland, the insolvency and restructuring trade body.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kxLQb11DEs&feature=youtu.be Scots have been accused of "investophobia" by financial mutual Scottish Friendly following a survey which revealed that many people in Scotland remain reluctant to invest their money.

Nick Scott Scottish law firm Brodies has reported that in its financial year to 30 April 2018 revenues grew to £68.59 million, from £66.68 million in 2016/17.

Scottish independent IT recruitment specialists Be-IT have posted impressive financial results, with gross profit up by 55 per cent and revenue by 40 per cent over the past twelve months.

The Financial Conduct Authority has ended its investigation into Deloitte’s auditing work at facilities services contractor Mitie Group.

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.