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Investment in Scottish property in the second quarter of 2018 reached £528m, with a significant increase in the value of retail transactions compared with the first quarter.

Michael Dean Businesses using high-tech optimisation tools to analyse data and prices could inadvertently end up in breach of competition laws by swapping key information with competitors, a leading lawyer has warned.

A new study by global accountancy firm Grant Thornton has revealed the scale of the student talent retention challenge currently facing Scotland.

Toby Underwood and Graham Frost of PwC, who have been appointed joint administrators of Havelock Europa PLC, have immediately overseen the sale of the business and its assets to a newco established by turnaround specialist Rcapital.

Four in 10 UK CEOs believe becoming a victim of a cyber attack is a case of ‘when’ and not ‘if’ for their organisation, according to a survey of CEOs from some of Britain’s biggest businesses.

Liz Cameron Scottish Chambers of Commerce chief executive Liz Cameron OBE yesterday received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) at its graduation ceremony at Paisley Abbey, in recognition of her distinguished career at the forefront of Scottish business.

AAB’s Senior Upstream Oil & Gas Team: John Black (left), Graeme Robertson, Ian McPherson and Alasdair Green Chartered accountants & business advisors Anderson Anderson & Brown LLP (AAB) have announced the appointment of Graeme Robertson as senior manager in their specialist joint ventu

Nationwide Building Society has announced that it is making £250,000 available to help make a difference in communities as new research reveals the extent of hidden homelessness across Scotland.

Barclays is reportedly considering an expanded base in Glasgow as part of its Brexit planning, Chief-Exec.com reports. The bank has taken on a short-term lease on premises in Uddingston, south-east of Glasgow, and is reportedly developing plans for a purpose-built site.

David Ferguson Scottish fintech company Nucleus Financial has announced plans to list its shares on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange later this month.

Brian Richardson Clydesdale Bank has announced the appointment of Brian Richardson as UK-wide head of agriculture.

Graeme Hartop Edinburgh-based private bank Hampden & Co has announced plans to enter the intermediary mortgage market, partnering with Paradigm Mortgage Services.

Sharon Cochrane Kensington Mortgages has announced the appointment of Sharon Cochrane as account development manager (ADM) for Scotland, following its launch in Scotland earlier this year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlrC-o9GQ8c A Holyrood committee has found that banks have failed to consult with local businesses and communities before closing branches across Scotland.