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The number of available cash savings products surged to a record high in September, yet analysis reveals that three-quarters of these accounts fail to beat the Bank of England's base rate. According to financial data website Moneyfacts, savers could choose from 2,289 deals last month, the highest nu

The number of low-deposit mortgages available to homebuyers has surged to its highest level in 17 years, offering more options for those struggling with affordability, particularly first-time buyers. According to financial information service Moneyfacts, there were 1,360 mortgage products requiring

Morgan Stanley is marking the 25th anniversary of its Glasgow office with the unveiling of a bespoke tartan, celebrating a quarter-century of growth, innovation, and community partnership in Scotland.

Consilium partner Susan Webb CA has been appointed Dains regional finance director for Scotland, following the acquisition of the Glasgow-based firm earlier this year. The move strengthens the senior leadership team at private-equity-backed Dains.

Pensions giant Phoenix Group is set to rebrand as Standard Life, adopting the name of the well-known brand it acquired seven years ago from Aberdeen Group. The change, planned for March 2026, follows speculation about a new name and reflects the board's belief that Standard Life is its most reputabl

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey will deliver a keynote address at Scotland’s Global Investment Summit, taking place in Edinburgh next month.

Sustainability for Housing (SfH), the body that oversees the Sustainability Reporting Standard for Social Housing (SRS), has appointed Jon Turner to its board. Jon brings a wealth of experience across both the financial and housing sectors. He is currently the group chief executive of Link Group, th

Freeths has appointed partner Jane Dickers to its Glasgow office, joining the firm’s national commercial dispute resolution team. Bringing with her a wealth of knowledge, Ms Dickers is well-versed in managing cases in the Court of Session and in sheriff courts across Scotland. She also has sig

High-profile artworks by Picasso and Jean-Michel Basquiat, once owned by actor Leonardo DiCaprio, are being auctioned to compensate victims of the 1MDB financial scandal. The sale is poised to raise millions for the citizens of Malaysia, who were defrauded of $4.5 billion (c. £3.35bn) in the s

A "carefully measured" easing of mortgage lending rules could help more first-time buyers onto the property ladder without causing a significant rise in payment arrears, according to industry body UK Finance. The call comes as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) undertakes a review of the mortgage

Mortgage approvals for house purchases in the UK reached a six-month high in July, according to new figures from the Bank of England.

UBS Global Wealth Management has appointed Andrew Sloan as a client advisor in Edinburgh. In his new role, Mr Sloan will create bespoke, holistic wealth management solutions for business owner and entrepreneur clients. His hire reinforces UBS’s commitment to providing locally informed, persona

Loganair has announced two key appointments as the operator celebrates being named the UK’s most punctual airline. Farrah Malik has joined the airline as interim chief financial officer, following the recent departure of Chris Gemmell. She brings over 20 years of senior leadership experience f

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has unveiled the winners of its CA Rising Stars competition, recognising the 35 leading Chartered Accountants (CAs) worldwide aged 35 and under. From a highly competitive field and following a rigorous judging process, Laura Mason CA –

St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Kevin Johnston as its first finance director. Mr Johnston brings a wealth of experience to the role having been most recently commercial director and chief finance officer with Edinburgh Lei