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The Programme for Government revealed by the Scottish Government yesterday promised £130 million to be made available this year to set up the Scottish National Investment Bank.

The dramatic surge in claims for mis-sold PPI before last week’s deadline has led RBS to allocate between £600-£900 million to cover the costs.

Residents of Fort Augustus worry that their town is facing a crime wave because bank closures mean businesses must keep cash on their premises.

Today, Curve broke through its crowdfunding target and created a new record on Crowdcube by beating its £1,000,000 target in four minutes.

Scottish insolvency expert R3 has called for company directors to face identity checks to help reduce business fraud.

Royal Bank of Scotland has provided a £3.2 million funding package to The Furnishing Service Limited (TFS) to grow the Scottish business’ presence in England and service increase client demands. As well as supplying furniture and white goods to a range of clients, the East Kilbride-based

Marks & Spencer (M&S) is due to drop out of the FTSE 100 index after its value fell below the threshold for inclusion. This is the first time the company will drop out of the index since it was established 35 years ago.

Chartered accountant and business advisory firm Anderson Anderson & Brown (AAB) has been revealed to be the most active dealmaker in Scotland in the first half of 2019.

A German lawyer who spent 15 years re-enacting episodes of Who Wants to be a Millionaire? was invited to compete in the real show and won the top prize.

Business advisory firm Grant Thornton has announced the appointment of senior manager Susan Roberts and assistant manager Yomi Solanke in its Aberdeen office.

Apropos by DJ Alexander has announced the appointment of Nick Maunder and Matthew Garstang to its board of directors as the firm builds up to the launch of its new property portal next year. The firm said the appointments reflect its desire to grow its senior management team to deliver on its expand

Construction group Robertson has announced the appointment of Colin Mitchell as finance director in its new residential business. Mr Mitchell is a qualified chartered accountant with over thirty years of experience across commercial property and housebuilding, including Murray Group and Barratt West

An Edinburgh-based entrepreneur is seeking to raise £600,000 for a new start-up, likened to Airbnb for commercial property, with support from the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS).

Lord Smith of Kelvin has stepped down as non-executive chairman of Alliance Trust from today, the investment and financial services company has announced. Lord Smith, who has led the board since 2016, has been succeeded by deputy chairman Gregor Stewart, whose post will be left vacant.

Glasgow-based mortgage broker Mortgage Advice Bureau New Homes has announced the appointment of Stan Collins as a business development manager. MAB New Homes, part of the UK-wide Mortgage Advice Bureau, said Mr Collins joins after parting company with Stan Collins & Co Ltd.