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HSBC shares climbed over 5% on Wednesday morning, reaching 1,362.80p and cementing its position as the UK's most valuable bank with a market cap of over £230 billion. This rally occurred despite a 7% decline in annual pre-tax profit, which fell to $29.9bn (c. £22.1bn) following $5bn (c.

CHAP (Holdings) Limited, the parent company of CHAP Group, has posted gross profits of £9.3 million for the year ended 30 September 2025 – a 40% increase from the £6.6m reported in the previous period. This financial milestone accompanies a record-breaking turnover of £65.8m,

Independent insurance broker, TL Dallas, which has seven offices across Scotland, has appointed Tim Mortimer as its new chief executive, as the fourth-generation family firm positions itself for the next phase of managed growth. Group managing director and fourth generation family member, Polly Stav

W1M Scotland has surpassed £1 billion in assets under management, represents a doubling of assets since 2021, when the firm was established following Waverton’s acquisition of the award-winning Cornerstone Asset Management. The firm, which caters to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-wort

Scotland’s small businesses are calling for a fresh focus on the day to day needs of the country’s 350,000-plus small enterprises from whoever forms the next Scottish Government. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) today highlighted the mounting pressures on small and micro firms as

The Scottish Government has been warned against locking itself or councils into expensive long-term public-private partnership deals. The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) has today published a new analysis of the Scottish Budget and Spending Review in partnership with Scottish Financial Enterprise

AG Barr plc, the drinks giant behind IRN-BRU and Rubicon, has bolstered its portfolio through the dual acquisition of Fentimans Ltd and Frobishers Juices Ltd. These targeted moves, announced alongside a resilient trading update for the financial year ended 31 January 2026, signal a decisive shift in

AGS Airports has completed a refinancing deal for £745 million with AIB. The transaction supports the long‑term growth and resilience of AGS, which operates Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports and collectively handles over 11 million passengers annually.

Scottish Enterprise has appointed Nicola Anderson as its new director of scaling innovation. Ms Anderson will lead Scottish Enterprise’s Scaling Innovation Mission, focused on helping ambitious Scottish companies grow faster and translate cutting-edge research and development into globally com

Virgin Money and Scottish Agritourism have joined forces to launch a new business plan skills support programme, designed to support the continued growth and resilience of Scotland’s agritourism sector. This initiative recognises the increasingly important role agritourism plays for farming bu

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has published the pass rates for the December 2025 exam sitting, marking the largest volume of exams undertaken since December 2021.

Addleshaw Goddard has completed its move to a landmark building in the heart of Glasgow city centre as it targets continued growth in Scotland.

Scotland's fintech cluster has more than doubled in size in the past five years, from just over 120 firms in 2020 to more than 260. FinTech Scotland, which is marking its eighth anniversary, has welcomed the figures, which they say confirm Scotland's position as one of Europe’s most dynamic an

The Scottish Government has announced its latest fiscal plans in its 2026-2026 Budget, branding it as as a "budget for families". Prioritising immediate support for households while introducing future reforms to property taxation, the proposals focus heavily on supporting the NHS, enhancing public s

Bridgepoint has agreed to purchase a majority stake in Interpath, the former restructuring division of KPMG, in a deal that values the advisory business at approximately £800 million. This acquisition represents a significant exit for HIG Capital, which originally bought the unit from the Big