Search: raise

The Scottish economy grew by 0.3 per cent during the fourth quarter of 2017, according to statistics announced today by Scotland’s Chief Statistician.

The member-owned group Royal London, which employs 1,100 in Edinburgh and 100 in Glasgow, has posted a 17 per cent rise in operating profits to £329 million.

Kenny, Alison and Colin Blair Scottish hospitality group Buzzworks is set to expand into new venues across Scotland following a £3 million refinancing deal with HSBC, which has supported the creation of 100 new jobs.

The world’s first Blockchain-based investment product has been launched by a UK fintech firm using Microsoft’s cloud technology, the global technology giant has reported.

David Duffy David Duffy, the chief executive of the owners of the Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks has been picked by the Treasury as the newly-created fintech envoy for England, as part of Chancellor Philip Hammond’s first fintech strategy announced this week.

Adoption of smart home devices is set to ramp up significantly within the next five years, according to an EY survey of 2,500 households in the UK. Currently, 26 per cent of households own at least one type of smart home product, but the figure is expected to reach 59 per cent by 2022.

Martin Gill Manufacturers are lifting overall UK business output, according to the latest Business Trends Report by accountants and business advisors BDO LLP.

Allison Devine Allison Devine, who this year became the first ever female senior partner at Scottish accountancy firm Alexander Sloan, which at 151 years old is one of Scotland’s longest established firms of accountants and business advisers, talks to Scottish Financial News about her rapid rise a

Jackie Macgregor Scottish firms are being compelled to increase wages and boost incentives because they are facing tough competition for the best business support staff, a recruiter with offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow has found.

Benny HIggins A Scottish National Investment Bank is one step closer, following the publication of the implementation plan.

Kirsty Ross Europe’s family businesses are more impacted than ever by the ‘war for talent’, the European Family Businesses (EFB) and KPMG Enterprise European Family Business Barometer has found.

The Serious Fraud Office has today charged Barclays and four individuals with conspiracy to commit fraud and the provision of unlawful financial assistance contrary to the Companies Act 1985.

Martin Gill UK businesses are experiencing strong order books, driving an expected increase in UK GDP growth in early 2018, according to the latest Business Trends Report by accountants and business advisors BDO.

The average selling price of one bedroom flats in Dalry and Gorgie has increased by 26.4 per cent over the last three months to £143,867, as property prices in Edinburgh continue to rise, according to the latest house price information from estate agents ESPC.

Jim Galbraith Scottish Friendly, Scotland’s largest financial mutual, has today announced record-breaking sales for 2017.