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AAB has recruited Andrew Webster as a virtual finance partner in the firm's Aberdeen office. Mr Webster's appointment strengthens AAB's virtual finance function, which supports businesses across all aspects of the finance function from day-to-day transactional work to senior strategic finance helpin

Whisky producer Ardgowan Distillery Company Ltd has announced the internal promotion of Paula Gaffney to the role of finance director. Ms Gaffney, a Port Glasgow native, steps into the role following her successful tenure as company accountant at the firm.

Scottish Building Society has been recognised at the 2025 Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) Awards, winning the prestigious Judges’ Award.

Embrace Steel Group has appointed Glasgow-based Ross McAdam as its new chief executive officer. Mr McAdam, who joined the UK firm as chief financial officer earlier this year, succeeds Martin Kelly, who will remain with the business in a non-executive capacity to support the transition.

A Deloitte survey has revealed that UK Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are facing a dual threat of soaring operating costs and record-high concerns over the nation's competitiveness.

Souter Investments, the private equity focused family investment office, has announced its backing of Duke Street in its acquisition of McAvoy, a provider of high-quality modular buildings and social infrastructure. McAvoy marks Souter’s seventh deal with Duke Street, following its recent co-i

Scotland’s Global Investment Summit has been hailed as a huge success, with at least £10 billion of new spending unveiled alongside plans to turbocharge green energy finance. The event, organised by Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) and the City of London Corporation, brought together

Hexa Finance has appointed Lindsay Porter as senior growth advisor for Scotland, marking the latest step in the firm’s expansion. Mr Porter brings more than 25 years of experience in commercial finance, having held senior roles with some of the industry’s biggest names. He spent the past

Scottish food and drink wholesaler JW Filshill has announced a 22.8% rise in profits to £4.9 million, up from £4m the previous year, navigating what it describes as "highly competitive and challenging" market conditions. In its 150th anniversary year, the Glasgow-based company maintained

Scottish Building Society has appointed Graeme Hartop to its board as a new non-executive director. Bringing with him three decades of experience in financial services, Mr Hartop joins the building society following the retirement of Shelia Gunn and Andrew Lee in September.

Motor insurers have changed their settlement and compensation practices after the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) found some insurers had short-changed customers on stolen or written off vehicle claims.  It means that an estimated 270,000 motorists are expected to receive £200 million i

Deloitte has appointed Garry Tetley as its new head of tax in Scotland, who will lead a team of 130 tax professionals based in Deloitte’s offices in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Mr Tetley joined the Big Four firm as graduate in 1997. He succeeds Douglas Farish, who has led the team in Scot

Aberdeenshire-based housebuilding and construction firm, Bancon Group, has posted strong trading results, with accounts for its most recent financial year showing pre-tax profits have doubled to £2.6 million since the previous year. Its latest set of accounts, for the year to 31 March 2025, sh

Global law firm Clyde & Co has reported a 3% increase in revenue to £854 million in its latest financial year. The firm, which has offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen, also saw profit increase by 1.8% to £177.5m in the year to 30 April 2025.

Johnston Carmichael Wealth has appointed Leigh Townsley as a Chartered Financial Planner in its Glasgow office. Ms Townsley brings over 25 years of experience in financial services, including 18 years as a qualified financial planner. In her new role based in Glasgow, she will support Johnston Carmi