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Jennifer Young Ledingham Chalmers' latest financial results show that the firm's profits dipped in the last financial year, falling from £3.8 million to £3.4m. The firm said the figures for the 2016-17 financial year showed a performance broadly similar to the previous reporting period, albeit pro

1825, the financial planning business owned by Edinburgh-based insurance giant Standard Life, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Bristol-based Fraser Heath Financial Management, with assets under advice of £352 million.

Douglas Reid Grant Thornton has strengthened its specialist tax team in Scotland with a new senior manager hire.

Jon Preshaw Scottish businesses could be sleepwalking towards hefty fines for failing to anticipate the implications of the imminent Criminal Finances Act 2017, which comes into law at the end of September, PwC has warned.

Keith Skeoch Standard Life has today disclosed a rise in half-year profits ahead of its mega merger with fellow Scottish financial giant Aberdeen Asset Management next week.

Industry giants Mastercard and Western Union have announced plans to make their financial services available to the world's displaced millions.

Brian Cameron Grant Thornton has strengthened its marketing and business development team with a new key hire.

Frank Morton Aberdeen-based independent financial planning firm Anderson Anderson & Brown Wealth Ltd (AAB Wealth) has doubled its Assets Under Management over the last twelve months.

Levels of financial technology (FinTech) adoption among consumers has surged globally over the past 18 months and is poised to be embraced by the mainstream, according to the latest EY FinTech Adoption Index.

Caroline Gardiner The legacy of an IT programme set up to deliver financial support to rural businesses still presents significant risks and costs for the Scottish Government, according to Audit Scotland.

Derek Mair Anderson Anderson Brown has announced the appointment of Derek Mair as head of food & drink.

Corporate insurance broker Lockton is further expanding its risk advisory capabilities in Scotland with the appointment of three more corporate professionals.

Georgia Mansfield Aberdeen-based independent financial advisers Central Investment has announced its sponsorship of Georgia Mansfield, Scotland’s fastest junior female cyclist.

Jonathan Blair Bond Dickinson is expanding its presence in Scotland with the opening of a new office in Edinburgh. The firm, which already has an office in Aberdeen, will open an office with around two or three partners and up to 20 staff.

Bruce Stevenson CEO Edward Bruce and commercial director Andrew Adam (Picture: Bruce Stevenson Insurance Brokers) The largest independent insurance broker in Edinburgh and the second largest in Scotland, Bruce Stevenson Insurance Brokers, has reported strong financial results with a 14 per cent incr