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Almost three quarters of Scots are happy to rent a property, according to new research which has also revealed that it suits many people’s lifestyles. The report, which was undertaken by GVA and PRSim, shows that contrary to the common belief that renting is a necessary evil whilst saving for a ho

University of Edinburgh Business School is this week hosting a 48 hour competition that challenges its undergraduates to match profit with purpose by developing business ideas to tackle inequalities and transform local communities.

Euan Stirling Standard Life Investments has today launched its first impact product, the Global Equity Impact Fund, co-managed by Sarah Norris and Dominic Byrne.

Ernst & Young, together with partner Julian Gray, have been fined and reprimanded by the accountancy watchdog after admitting misconduct in relation to the audit of the financial statements of Tech Data Limited.

Two top-flight Scottish clubs have revealed that they have been the victims of fraud this year that has cost them hundreds of thousands of pounds. Heart of Midlothian and Hamilton Academical have both said they have been hit following a warning issued by the SPFL in August that clubs should guard ag

The Financial Conduct Authority has issued a warning to investors that a clone firm pretending to be Dundee-based Alliance Trust Savings has sprung up online.

Antonio Lorenzo Edinburgh-based Scottish Widows has bought the Zurich UK pensions and savings division.

Donald Trump (Image: Michael Vadon) Revenue has sharply fallen at Donald Trump's golf resorts in Scotland, leading to £17.6 million in losses last year, according to financial records filed with Companies House.

Accountancy watchdog, the Financial Reporting Council has announced today that it has closed an investigation into PwC’s work with Barclays around client money reporting.

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Shares in Standard Life Aberdeen have slipped after the recently formed firm announced plans to issue subordinated debt.

Mike Timmins The third quarter of 2017 saw a number of businesses bring their planned listing forward in order to take advantage of the current stable regulatory environment, according to EY’s IPO Eye released today.

Stephen Boyle A weak pound buoyed Scotland’s production and tourism sectors, boosting visitor numbers to the country and supporting exports – leading to the strongest export growth rates in three years.

Mike Rogers Mike Rogers, the former chief executive of Liverpool Victoria, has been appointed as the new non-executive chairman of Aegon UK.

Paul Harrison The findings of new research from Prudential has added to fears of a looming skills shortage in the adviser market, with not enough being done to encourage new recruits.