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America's largest bank, JP Morgan, is transferring around €200 billion (£184 billion) from the UK to Germany as it prepares for Brexit. According to Bloomberg, the transfer of assets will make the bank one of the largest in Germany based on the size of its balance sheet. The transfer of a

The post-Brexit UK internal market needs mutual trust and respect between governments, according to Holyrood’s Finance and Constitution Committee. In its response to the UK Government’s White Paper consultation, the committee tells the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Ind

Cyber-criminals attempting to sell Bruce Springsteen's legal documents online were left disappointed when the auction of the data attracted no buyers.

Sandy Begbie CBE has been appointed as the new chief executive of Scottish Financial Enterprise.  Mr Begbie will join SFE on October 1 and work alongside current chief executive Graeme Jones, who is retiring at the end of this year after five years in the role, during a three-month handove

Cumbernauld-based drinks giant AG Barr has cut jobs at its Strathmore water manufacturing site after declining hospitality sales during lockdown forced it to wipe £10 million from the brand's value.

Murray Income Trust PLC, a fund managed by Standard Life Aberdeen (SLA), has posted its annual results revealing it has increased its total dividends per share by 0.7% to 34.25p. The change marks the 47th year of consecutive increase. The trust has also posted a dividend yield of 4.5%, based on the

The challenges of digitalisation and the COVID-19 pandemic have introduced unprecedented external pressures on what governments can tax, and how much revenue they need to raise from doing so, according to a new report released today by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). As po

Edinburgh-based financial planners Nucleus Financial has launched a white paper in collaboration with behavioural insights firm Be-IQ to enable advisers to learn more about how clients make financial decisions and how firms can apply these insights to the financial planning process. Written by

Fife-based distillers and brewers Eden Mill will open five seasonal pop-up stores across Scotland this year creating 25 jobs.

The coronavirus pandemic could cost small businesses in the UK up to £69 billion in total, according to a new report conducted by Simply Business.

Areas in the UK with limited access to cash are to benefit from shared bank branches with the first outlets set to open before Christmas.

The aquaculture sector contributed approximately £885 million to the wider Scottish economy and supported 11,700 jobs in 2018, according to new research commissioned by The Marine Scotland. 

A new partnership between Barclays Eagle Labs, Opportunity North East (ONE) and CodeBase will bring key industry players together with startups to accelerate innovation in the UK Energy sector. The partnership will work with industry leaders to boost innovation, and will bring together top global En

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a consultation on its approach to the authorisation and supervision of international firms operating in the UK. The consultation launch is relevant to EEA firms that intend to seek authorisation in the UK in the future, including those entering the

The world's largest money manager Blackrock has told its staff they must disclose any sexual, romantic or other personal relationships they have with individuals both inside and outside the company if these people have dealings with the firm.