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Dominic Rose Old Mutual Wealth Private Client Advisers (OMWPCA) has acquired Scottish Borders financial advisory firm DG Pryde Ltd, adding £200 million of assets under advice to its national financial planning business.

Mental health projects across Scotland are being offered vital financial support this year, with the launch of a new Mental Health Fund from Bank of Scotland Foundation.

The chief financial officer of broadcaster STV, George Watt, is to take the helm of Glasgow-based SpaceandPeople, which specialises in renting out space in shopping centres for marketing promotions.

Maggie McGhee Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) have an "unprecedented opportunity" to drive business growth as champions of the adoption of new technologies, but letting the chance pass them by means risking losing competitiveness and their relevance amid a fast-moving digital landscape, the Associat

A stock exchange that focuses on companies which make a positive social and environmental impact is planning to open in Scotland later this year.

Yvonne Dunn The strength of Scotland's universities in producing and commercialising technology can help encourage new financial technology companies to set up in the country, an industry expert has said.

Holyrood’s Finance Committee has called for a wide ranging debate on taxation policy following the implementation of new financial powers arising from the Smith Commission. The committee issued the call in its report on the Scottish government’s draft budget for 2016-17, published today.

John Swinney Scotland’s first conference focused on social finance will be held at Edinburgh’s Roxburghe Hotel today, with delegates discussing how money can be better used by the country’s third sector to create a fairer society and to benefit people and our environment.

Kathryn Mikells International drinks giant Diageo has appointed Kathryn Mikells as its new chief financial officer.

Continuum founder Martin Brown has announced he will retire and step down from his role as managing partner at Continuum at the end of August after more than a decade leading the firm. Mr Brown, who has spent more than 30 years in the advice sector, founded Continuum in 2014 with a vision to create

Professional services firm EY and a partner at the company have been fined nearly £1.2 million over failures linked to its audit of an online furniture retailer. The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) handed out a £1.197m sanction after the company breached audit rules while dealing with

The FinTech Scotland Festival is to return for its ninth year, with in-person and online events across the central belt of Scotland taking place from 30 September to 7 October 2026.

Glasgow-based electrical contractor BGL Contracts Limited has entered administration, resulting in the loss of all 40 jobs after facing mounting financial pressures. The firm, which has operated for almost 20 years, appointed Interpath managing directors Alistair McAlinden and Geoff Jacobs as joint

Revolut is preparing to significantly expand its investment services in the UK after securing a fresh set of permissions from the Financial Conduct Authority.

A new report offers an in‑depth analysis of how investors, developers and advisers are navigating the next phase of the global shift toward net zero. Drawing on research conducted in collaboration with Infralogic, with 100 UK‑based senior executives, financial sponsors, developers and general co