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abrdn plc has announced that CEO Stephen Bird is stepping down after four years of leading the asset and wealth management company. He will be succeeded by Jason Windsor, currently group chief financial officer, on an interim basis while a formal search for a permanent replacement is conducted.

Unity Trust Bank has appointed Penny Hogan as its new chief financial officer. Ms Hogan first joined Unity in 2021 as financial controller, and her promotion to chief financial officer reflects her strong contribution to the business over the past three years.

Wheatley Group has retained its A+ (stable outlook) rating from credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings.

Glasgow-based funeral plan provider Golden Charter has appointed Jill Hood as chief marketing officer (CMO). The role has been newly created as the business invests in its marketing and brand development as part of a wider growth strategy.

Glasgow-based corporate digital identity (CDI) firm Encompass Corporation has appointed seasoned finance executive Stuart Barnard as its first chief financial officer. Mr Barnard, who has more than 15 years of experience in the finance industry, particularly within start-up and scale-up organisation

Scottish Friendly has posted record sales of £51.1 million for 2023, up from £47.7m in 2022. The increase was achieved despite facing significant market and economic challenges, and represents the highest new business sales figures in the financial mutual's 162-year history.

The findings of new research by AccelerateHER, released to coincide with International Women’s Day, have shown a strong appetite for growth amongst UK female company founders. The survey, which involved 316 female founders from all four home nations of the UK, showed that 92% believed their bu

Beeks Financial Cloud Group Plc, the Braehead-based cloud computing and connectivity provider for financial markets, has reported its revenues surged 25% to £12.96 million, up from £12.96m, in its latest results for the six months ended 31 December 2023. Annualised Committed Monthly Recu

Dundee University business graduate Vladimir Zabnin is returning to his roots to help inspire future entrepreneurs with a stock market investment lecture as part of National Student Money Week. Estonian-born Mr Zabnin is an expert analyst of stocks and shares and eight years after leaving the univer

Real estate finance and investment house TAB has expanded its reach to Scotland, where it is now operating its bridging loan services to customers. TAB will focus on main towns and cities within Scotland catering to all commercial and residential properties.

Thorntons has posted profits of £9.2 million and turnover of £37.8m, for the financial year ending 31 May 2023. Profits are 9.1% (£0.9m) down from last year, after a seven-figure IT investment and staff benchmarking exercise. Turnover is up 8.2% (£2.86m) from £35m,

Orkney Islands Council has been told it must shift its focus to ensuring its services remain financially sustainable, as it faces a significant funding gap of £27 million over the next four years. In a new report, the Accounts Commission highlighted that Orkney Islands Council faces parti

Edinburgh-based private bank Hampden & Co has strengthened its team with the appointment of Martin Hillyer as intermediary relationship director. He will report to Hannah Berridge, head of professional partnerships at the bank.

The Scottish Government has announced that more than £5 billion is being invested in building a fair, green and growing economy that creates jobs, supports businesses and helps finance Scotland’s public services and the transition to net zero. Despite one of the most difficult financial

Drinks manufacturer and owner of Tennet's Lager C&C Group plc has appointed Andrew Andrea as its new chief financial officer and executive director, effective 1 March 2024. Ralph Findlay, who has served as executive chair since May 2023, will revert to the role of non-executive chair following