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Edinburgh Innovations (EI), the commercialisation service of the University of Edinburgh, has appointed Lizzie Withington to the newly created role of director of venture creation. The position includes building new spinout companies around emerging technologies and growing and maintaining a network

Scottish accountants are demonstrating a notably positive stance towards Artificial Intelligence (AI), embracing the technology more readily and with less concern than their global counterparts, according to new data from the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). The 2025 Global Tal

The scale of transformational opportunity facing the Highlands and Islands economy has been quantified for the first time in a new report.

Scottish investors demonstrated a strong start to the year, with initial contributions to new individual savings accounts (ISAs) surging by an average of 19% in the first quarter of 2025 – the biggest quarterly rise of any UK region, according to Scottish Friendly.

Glasgow-headquartered Macfarlane Group Plc has reported that its expectations for the full year remain unchanged, despite a mixed first quarter in 2025. Sales in Q1 2025 saw a 14.2% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This growth was attributed to the benefit of acquisitions, emerging orga

A jersey worn by the late Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant during his NBA debut season has sold for $7 million at a Sotheby's auction.

Major UK auditing firms, including the Big Four, are requesting clearer guidance from the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) due to the economic uncertainty stemming from US President Donald Trump's fluctuating tariff regime.

The UK government is developing a detailed regulatory framework aimed at positioning the UK as a global leader in digital finance. The proposed rules will subject cryptoasset firms involved in trading, staking, and custody to standards similar to those governing traditional financial institutions.

Gilson Gray has appointed experienced real estate lawyer Rajan Shori as partner and head of its real estate division in England. Mr Shori brings two decades of experience to the role, having supported investors, developers, lenders, and corporate occupiers through high-value transactions, acquisitio

Shepherd and Wedderburn has announced the appointment of project finance specialist Graham Young as the latest partner to join its clean energy team. Mr Young brings extensive experience in complex banking and finance transactions, and his technical skillset and sector expertise have earned him a st

An Edinburgh start-up is making a major impact in communities after accessing support from Business Gateway.

Credit ratings can act as a significant restraint on the risky behaviours often associated with overconfident chief executives, new research has revealed. Researchers led by Bangor University in Wales and other institutions including Heriot-Watt University, The University of Aberdeen, and Vlerick Bu

OakNorth Bank has provided a £10.3 million finance facility to Tarka Edinburgh to fund the acquisition and development of an upscale pod hostel and rooftop bar in Edinburgh's city centre. Tarka is a new hospitality brand focused on upscale pod-style hostels, designed to deliver comfort, connec

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to initiate a review of the UK's Individual Savings Account (ISA) market within weeks, aiming to encourage savers to invest more in UK stocks rather than holding cash.

Peter Cowan CA, director of audit and accounting at Aberdeen-based firm Hall Morrice, has been named Rising Star at the inaugural Finance & Accountancy Business Awards. Known as the “Fabbies” the awards recognise outstanding achievements in finance, accountancy and tax across North E