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Over 200 stakeholders from across the globe will convene in the Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh today to discuss untapped opportunities, convergence and collaboration within the £37 trillion ethical finance sector. The inaugural two day Global Ethical Finance Forum (GEFF), organised by Dubai based ME G

Staff from Johnston Carmichael and Johnston Carmichael Wealth’s Aberdeen offices have raised morethan £5000 through a series of initiatives for CLAN Cancer Support, which offers emotional and practical support to people affected by cancer across Scotland. Each year, employees at the accountant an

Peter Vardy, the fast-growing car sales firm in Scotland, has accelerated into the fast lane with a high-powered set of results for the first half of 2015 which has seen profits rise by 64 per cent over the same period last year. The group, which now employs more than 800 people in a portfolio of si

Amanda Frazer A recent survey of businesses in the north of Scotland following the announcement of several Royal Bank of Scotland branch closures has revealed that nearly two-thirds of the firms still use their local banks.

UK residents can now make contactless payments of up to £30 without the need for a PIN. The increase from the prior limit of £20 means that people will be able to use phone-based payment services like Apple Pay, as well as contactless cards, for a wider range of transactions across the country.

Andrew Gilmour Parties bringing cases in Scotland’s civil courts stand to benefit from lower costs, according to a legal expert.

Markus Persson Markus Persson, the 36-year-old creator of internet gaming sensation Minecraft, has taken to Twitter to complain of how super-wealth has brought him only boredom and loneliness.

Scott McKerracher Bank of Scotland has announced the appointment Scott McKerracher who joined the business from Clydesdale Bank as the Edinburgh-based lender’s new senior manager for Glasgow.

Craig Whyte Former Rangers owner Craig Whyte, ex-chief executive Charles Green and former club co-administrator David Whitehouse will all appear at Glasgow Sherriff Court today charged over the "alleged fraudulent acquisition" of the Ibrox club in 2012.

Lee Rochford The finance director of challenger bank Virgin Money, which has one of its four main bases in Edinburgh, has resigned less than a year after the lender floated on the stock market.

Ross McEwan gets on his bike. Royal Bank of Scotland has today announced its partnership with Sport Relief 2016 and signalled the start of a 500 mile cycle ride from London to Edinburgh to raise money for the charity.

Aberdeen Asset Management has announced the completion of the acquisition of FLAG Capital Management. The purchase of the diversified private markets manager with offices in Stamford and Boston in the US and Hong Kong comes hot on the heels of the purchase of SVG Capital’s stake in the joint ventu

Oil & Gas UK has today announced the launch of its Efficiency Task Force (ETF) which it says will drive efficiency improvements, competitiveness and support the drive to maximise economic recovery from the UK continental shelf. North Sea industry trade body said it is taking the initiative to he

Stuart McCallum Accountancy firm Baker Tilly has appointed food and drink specialist Stuart McCallum as a Director in its Scottish practice.

Inverinate Estate The crown prince and ruler of Dubai wants to build no less than four helicopter landing zones on his remote Highland estate.