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Harper Macleod has grown its banking and finance team and appointed a new partner. New partner Liana Di Ciacca joins with more than 15 years’ experience on a wide range of complex and high-value debt finance transactions. She advises both funders and borrowers on high profile Scots law matters

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) is urging charities to prepare now for significant changes to their financial reporting obligations under the Charities SORP 2026, published last week. The revised SORP, effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026, in

Chartered Financial Planner Jack Swan has joined the rockwealth Aberdeen team. Mr Swan moves to the firm’s Neo House office after seven years at AAB Wealth, becoming the fourth member of the local team.

Kim Kardashian has blamed her "frenemy" ChatGPT for failing her law exams. In a video for Vanity Fair, the 45-year-old reality TV star said she relies on the AI tool for "legal advice".

Scotland’s mainstream housing market is forecast to be one of the top-performing regions in the UK, with property values projected to rise by 27.6% over the next five years, according to new analysis from Savills. This robust growth significantly outpaces the 22.2% increase Savills projects fo

William Grant & Sons is undergoing a significant leadership transition, following the sudden departure of its chief executive, Søren Hagh, and the appointment of a new executive board member. Mr Hagh has left the company less than two years after taking on the role on 1 January 2024. His

Responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS) is shining a spotlight on Dundee’s creative and cultural industries (CCI), offering local charities and social enterprises the chance to meet potential funders and explore support to increase their community impact. The latest insta

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has refused to rule out tax hikes in the upcoming budget, as she stressed that she will make the "necessary choices". Expected on 26 November, the Chancellor said that the budget will be based on "fairness and opportunity" after "the world has thrown even more challenges in

Fife-based cask dealership company Spirtifilled has continued its growing investment in its Braeside Bond warehouse with the introduction of a new software system designed to enhance transparency. Vapour is a cloud-based platform which digitises the entire warehouse and cask management process allow

Ahead of the COP30 climate summit later this month, global accountancy body ACCA has created a unique, unified approach to responsible investment, comprehensively integrating sustainability considerations into strategy. In the Understanding Responsible Investment report, ACCA (the Association of Cha

Average UK mortgage rates have dropped back below 5% in November, after a brief rise last month.

Fife Council is asking local businesses and communities for views on a potential visitor levy for the Kingdom. An online consultation and series of drop in events are being held over the next few weeks to give people the opportunity to have their say. 

Johnston Carmichael has appointed Glen Small as head of construction and property, strengthening its commitment to supporting one of the UK’s most vital and dynamic sectors. Glen Small joined the independent accountancy and business advisory firm in April 2022, bringing extensive experience fr

The Port of Aberdeen has highlighted a "rapid decline" in oil and gas activity, warning that the energy transition may be put at risk.  Bob Sanguinetti DL, CEO of Port of Aberdeen, revealed last week that oil and gas activity is down 10% so far in 2025, and a staggering 25% in the summer months

Seven members of staff across all levels of the business have been promoted to director at Glasgow-based Consilium Chartered Accountants.