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Aberdein Considine’s Wealth Division has transitioned to a limited company, Aberdein Considine Wealth Ltd, trading as AC Wealth. This exciting development sees long standing financial planners Russell Anderson, Alan Davidson and Sam Goult appointed as shareholders and paving the way for future

First-time buyers, the self-employed and people borrowing into retirement could benefit from further possible changes to mortgage rules.

More than 80% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Scotland believe the viability of their business is at risk over the next 12 months, according to new research from Aberdein Considine. The survey, carried out by Censuswide on behalf of the legal firm, highlights the mounting economic pr

Bank of Scotland has appointed David McInally as area director for the North of Scotland, reinforcing its commitment to supporting businesses across the region. Mr McInally, who stepped into the role in June, will lead a team of experienced Relationship Managers supporting businesses in the North fr

In recent years, we’ve seen a marked shift in how small and medium-sized enterprises in Scotland approach funding. While debt finance will always have its place, equity deals have become an increasingly attractive option for many business owners and leadership teams, writes Mark Davey. This sh

Azets has revealed it is actively seeking acquisitions to bolster its presence in key UK regions, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, and the east of England. Its Glasgow-based chief executive, Peter Gallanagh, told The Herald the firm also plans to strengthen its position in parts of Scotland

AAB has appointed Paul Turner as corporate finance partner, further strengthening its expanding corporate finance team in Central Scotland. In his new role, Mr Turner will lead AAB’s corporate finance team in Edinburgh, working closely with Iain Walker and colleagues across Central Scotland an

Sterling Furniture Group has confirmed Stewart Robertson as its permanent chief executive. Mr Robertson, former managing director of Rangers Football Club, initially joined Sterling as interim chief executive in December last year, after the appointment of Bernard Dunn – formerly head of UK le

Major accountancy firms are vying to establish a new generation of audits designed to verify the effectiveness and safety of artificial intelligence systems. Deloitte, EY, and PwC have confirmed they are developing AI assurance services, aiming to leverage their established reputations in financial

James Dewar and Alistair McAlinden from Interpath have been appointed as joint provisional liquidators to Fishers Tours Limited on Friday 30 May 2025. Fishers Tours was a Dundee-based private hire coach company that provided short and long-distance travel in Scotland. In recent months, the business

John Heaney Electrical Limited (JHE), the West Lothian-based electrical, mechanical and HVAC firm, has posted a record turnover for the third year running following a series of significant contract wins. The Livingston company’s latest set of financial results to the year end December 2024 sho

The Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has announced a record turnover of £7.2 million for the financial year ending 31 March 2025, a 60% increase from the previous year's £4.6m. This strong performance is largely attributed to the company's strategic expansion into the renewable energy sect

A major new dedicated Scottish green finance initiative has been launched with the aim of unlocking up to £40 billion a year of investment into green projects across Scotland. Transition Finance Scotland (TFS), in partnership with the Green Finance Institute (GFI), will mobilise private capita

St Mirren FC has outsourced its payroll operations to Glasgow-based business support specialist Solvd. in a strategic move designed to modernise its infrastructure, reduce operational risk and build long-term resilience across the club. The partnership comes as clubs across Scottish football face es

First Minister John Swinney has set out the SNP Government's new Programme for Government, outlining several of financial commitments aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures and fostering a more supportive business environment in Scotland. For businesses, the First Minister pledged no further diver