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Businesses that fail to provide for employees’ retirement are storing up a potential staffing crisis according to a new report on the challenges facing boards in dealing with pension liabilities. An ethical approach to investing in pensions and eradicating the gender pensions gap were among a

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched its second consultation on introducing the UK Investment Firm Prudential Regime (IFPR) for FCA prudentially-regulated investment firms. The IFPR introduces a new prudential regime for MiFID investment firms regulated by the FCA. It will create a sin

Scotland's unemployment rate remained at 4.4% from December 2020 to February 2021, according to the latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). 

EIE21, Scotland’s premier tech investor conference which will see company founders pitch for investment from seed level to up to multimillion series A and later stage investment rounds on 10th June, has launched the annual EIE Scottish Startup Survey. The EIE Scottish Startup Survey, the first

A series of items related to the Star Wars franchise are set to go up for auction on May 4th.

KPMG has promoted 53 people across its Scottish offices as it plans for post-lockdown growth. The firm, which employs more than 1,200 people in Scotland, has promoted 14 assistant managers, 25 managers, 11 senior managers and three new directors including; audit director, Madeline Grant and FS consu

Dundee-based accountancy firm MHA Henderson Loggie has appointed Jaslin Bhagrath as head of accounting and business solutions. She takes up the role from today as the firm builds on its ambitions to be first choice for owner-managed businesses across Scotland.

Tax and business advisory firm EQ Accountants has appointed Carol-Ann Sinclair as a senior audit manager in its growing Dundee office. Ms Sinclair joins EQ today having previously worked at Azets, formerly Campbell Dallas for almost 15 years. Based in Perth, she qualified with ACCA in 2006, gaining

Gilson Gray Financial Management (GGFM) LLP, the investment arm of law firm Gilson Gray, has appointed Steve Herkes as its new managing director, continuing the firm’s string of 2021 hires. Spearheading GGFM’s ambitious growth strategy, Mr Herkes will be responsible for the strategic dir

The soaring number of people working in Scotland’s public sector could pose taxation issues for the next Scottish Government, Glasgow-based MCC Accountants has said. New figures have revealed the 573,200 people employed by the state is the highest since 2013, and represents 21.8 per cent of th

Aberdeen-based accountancy firm Infinity Partnership has agreed a formal affiliation with accounts automation software provider AutoEntry. Under the arrangement, Infinity clients will enjoy preferential initial access to AutoEntry’s advanced data entry solution as well as user support.

Claire Massie, Pinsent Masons head of banking & restructuring in Scotland, reveals how businesses will need to alter their operating model in an attempt to fight climate change. Climate change will require businesses in all sectors to reassess and change their operating model as part of the tran

Four Scots solicitors have combined to establish a new legal firm, McKee Campbell Morrison (MCM) based in Glasgow city centre. Stacy Campbell, Maureen Matheson, Fraser Morrison and Alan McKee have the firm which specialises in corporate, commercial and residential property, private client, disp

Ian Leach, partner at BLM in Scotland, details the issues surrounding the future of motor insurance in a post-Brexit Scotland. Scots law has had - and continues to have - many influences, from ancient Rome to the modern day parliaments and courts. European, UK and Scottish legislation all continue t

Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC), the owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, has today announced strong results for 2020, the appointment of global drinks industry veteran Mark Hunter as chair of the Board and signalled a possible IPO on AIM. Last year was another strong year for the ASC against a