The most read Scottish Financial News stories of 2019

First up, ranking at number 10, a multi-million-pound mistake made by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) was blamed for the financial problems which caused the downfall of Rangers Football Club. 

At number 9, Deloitte bolstered its team across Scotland after announcing a number of senior promotions.

Making number 8, Twenty-eight business leaders from 23 of Scotland’s most promising, pioneering and accomplished businesses, were announced as the finalists for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards - Scotland.

Coming in at number 7, was KPMG’s appointment of four new directors in Scotland, marking the firm’s investment in talent across its Scottish practice.

The collapse of Faith Simpson Accountants, an accountancy firm which had offices in Elgin, Huntly and Moray came in at number 6 in the ranking.

The top five begins with Johnston Carmichael’s appointment of five new partners as part of its growth strategy.

At number 4 stands Murray Capital Group’s deal to sell its major Edinburgh office development.

KPMG’s sacking of its head of financial services over Whatsapp messages, was the third most read of the year.

Scottish Financial New’s second most read story was Bank of Scotland’s announcement of its new head of commercial banking.

Making the top spot was Royal Bank of Scotland’s £175 switcher offer which gave new and existing customers the sum if they switched their main bank account.