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Melanie McLaren The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has announced plans to enhance its monitoring of the six largest audit firms, including the so-called "Big Four" of KPMG, PwC, Deloitte and EY that could see them facing fines of up to £10 million.

Alistair Wright Investment in Scottish property in the first quarter of 2018 reached £608 million, significantly ahead of the five-year average of £546m, according to the latest research from CBRE Scotland.

TSB is partnering with start-up ‘LOQBOX’ to provide UK consumers with alternative options to build their credit history that doesn’t rely on spending and paying off debt but instead building their savings.

Mike Dailly Solicitor advocate Mike Dailly calls on lawyers to stop acting for SLPs that ignore transparency rules

Simon Capaldi Live requirements for Grade A office space in Edinburgh fuelled significant occupier demand during the first quarter of 2018, according to analysis by property consultancy, Knight Frank.

From left: S&J executive chairman Graham Waddell, deputy CEO James Wilson and chief executive Russell Crichton Wealth manager Rathbone Brothers has revealed that it in talks with Glasgow-based investment manager Speirs and Jeffrey over a potential £200 million takeover deal.

The Roxburghe hotel and golf course, near Kelso in the Scottish Borders has been sold by Roxburghe Estates to Düsseldorf-based project developer and hotel operator 12.18. Investment Management GmbH, having been marketed for offers in excess of £3.25 million.

Sebastian Burnside Scotland has experienced the weakest volume of business in two years, according to New figures from the latest Royal Bank of Scotland Business Monitor, conducted by the Fraser of Allander Institute.

Scottish cryptocurrency, Scotcoin, has been offered to Holyrood in an attempt to make it the nation’s official digital currency.

Catrina McRobb Grant Thornton has appointed a new senior manager to its Aberdeen team as its growth strategy in the city picks up pace.

Ally Scott UK deal making has had an impressive start to the year as domestic and cross border activity accelerate, according to data released by EY today.

Martin Gill The economy is in a strong position as new data published today shows hiring intentions at record levels and business output at its highest in seven months, according to the latest Business Trends Report by accountants and business advisors BDO.

The statutory body established to safeguard the standard and reputation of Harris Tweed has been awarded £25,000 damages in court after a retail chain infringed its registered marks.

Dean Lockhart A scheme to provide free textbooks to schools on personal finance would boost education and help the economy further down the line, the Scottish Conservatives have said.

Stewart Taylor Edinburgh’s office market has experienced a challenging start to 2018 with over 115,000 sq ft of take-up, according to the latest research from commercial property consultancy CBRE Scotland.