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Industry organisation Scotland Food & Drink has made four new senior appointments including Gemma Gillespie as finance director and the promotion of Amanda Brown to programme director. The appointments come as the organisation strengthens its senior team following the launch of a new 10-year nat

The business landscape has entered a state of rapid change and uncertainty, primarily influenced by geopolitics, according to KPMG’s annual survey of more than 1,300 CEOs – 150 in the UK – of the world’s largest businesses.

In light of proposed changes by the Prime Minister, financial planning expert Rhian Morgan delves into the details of the nil-rate bands in the context of inheritance tax. With the Prime Minister proposing changes to inheritance tax and potentially looking at the possibility of abolishing it complet

Following its successful inaugural year, the Transform Business Festival is poised to make its return to Aberdeen on 14 November 2023 at the Aberdeen Science Centre. The festival unites entrepreneurs, start-ups, and businesses of all sizes from across the region for a full day of interactive worksho

ACCA Scotland has responded to the UK government's plans to launch more stringent initiatives to curtail the persistent problem of late payments, which particularly plagues SMEs. This move is part of the forthcoming Prompt Payment & Cash Flow Review aimed at reinforcing and better executing curr

A museum worker who used his access to steal paintings and auction them off to fund a "luxurious lifestyle" has been spared jail. The 30-year-old worker with a role in managing the collection of a Munich museum admitted stealing four paintings over a two-year period, in one case replacing the origin

Edinburgh-based equity specialist firm, Martin Currie, which has $21.2 billion (£16.7bn) in assets under management as of 31 August 2023, has named Jen Mair as their new chief executive officer (CEO) effective from 1 October 2023. Alongside her new role, Ms Mair will also be taking a seat on t

Imran Sattar is slated to assume the role of James de Uphaugh, the portfolio manager of the Edinburgh Investment Trust plc, once he retires in February 2024 after dedicating 36 years to the industry. The trust has been under the management of Liontrust Fund Partners LLP. Mr de Uphaugh's stewardship

Edinburgh Napier University's (ENU) cyber project, LastingAsset, aimed at combatting phone-based impersonation and imposter scams, has recently secured £220,000 worth of funding support. Such scams have caused huge financial losses, privacy infringement and distress to victims globally.

Scottish clean tech software and data company Heero Technologies has clinched an investment worth £550,000 from The TRICAPITAL Syndicate, Scottish Enterprise, and Mint Ventures. The financial injection is intended to further develop and scale the business' energy efficiency application and web

A total of 86 graduates and apprentices are set to join KPMG’s ranks in Scotland this year, taking up roles at the firm’s offices in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and Glasgow.

The average selling price of properties in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders dropped 5% year-on-year during July-September 2023, taking the new average to £281,513, according to the latest report from ESPC.

Joining from Sainsbury's Bank, consumer credit specialist Caroline Whitten has been appointed as legal director at law firm Pinsent Masons. Based in Edinburgh, she will work alongside recently appointed insurance regulatory and commercial legal director, Chris Riach, who has rejoined Pinsent Masons

In an upcoming auction featuring over 1,800 pieces of film and TV memorabilia, the iconic C-3PO head, famously worn by Anthony Daniels in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, is anticipated to be the star attraction, fetching a sum of up to £1 million. The piece from Mr Daniels' personal trove

Renfrewshire-based Beeks Financial Cloud has reported a year of continued growth, underscoring its increasingly influential presence in the global financial services sector. The Scottish company highlighted its financial achievements for the 12 months ending 30 June 2023, with revenues rising 22% to