The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has today launched a consultation on the proposed revision of a practice note (PN) on the audit of housing associations in the United Kingdom.
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Aberdeen Standard Capital (ASC), the discretionary investment management arm of Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI), has launched its Sustainable Managed Portfolio Service (MPS). The service will cater for a wide range of investors looking to make an impact on society and the environment throug
Two of Edinburgh's fastest growing accountancy firms, Steedman & Company and Scotia Accounting, have merged in a deal which will see the new group increase in size by around 25%. The two will continue to operate under the Steedman & Company name.
PwC has appointed Matthew Hall as office senior partner at its Edinburgh office whilst Robin McBurnie has been appointed to the same role in Glasgow. In addition, Edinburgh-based Jason Higgs and Paul Cheshire both became partners at the firm on July 1. Mr Higgs leads PwC Scotland’s Busin
Housing developer Swan Group has successfully secured a growth capital investment facility with the help of Conduit Finance to help accelerate the development of over 3,000 affordable homes across the UK. Jamie Davidson, managing director of Conduit Finance (left), and Phil McGinlay, Swan Group&rsqu
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has financially supported Perth-based company J&S McKenzie's purchase of Moness Resort and Aberfeldy Caravan Park. RBS has provided the family-run business with a seven-figure funding package to help them to make the purchase.
An Orkney-based marine renewable services provider is moving into a well-known Stromness building and has purchased an additional safety vessel as it seeks to grow its team and expand operations.
Alan Barr PwC has appointed director Alan Barr to head of deals in their Aberdeen Oil & Gas Centre of Excellence, rewarding his commitment and contribution towards the development of the practice.
Fiona Hyslop MSP Film and TV producers spent a record £52.7 million shooting in Scotland in 2015.
Edinburgh-based global asset manager Standard Life Investments has announced the appointment of a new team and CEO in Singapore, marking a significant step in the company’s global growth strategy and commitment to Asia Pacific.
Vast quantities of gold could be salvaged from old mobile phones using a simple chemical method, a new Edinburgh University study has revealed.
Rutland Square Spirits Ltd has signed a deal with Bollywood actor-turned-serial entrepreneur Dr Vivek Anand Oberoi, setting the scene for a significant inward investment into Scotland. Rutland Square draws inspiration from a rich family legacy and pays homage to the founder’s great-grandfather
The mayor of Cool Valley, Missouri wants to give every resident £1,000 in bitcoin. Mayor Jayson Stewart is raising money to give each of the town's 1,500 residents a bitcoin donation, however, the locals are required to keep the coins they receive.

