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The National Crime Agency (NCA) has warned UK internet users to protect themselves against a significant strain of malicious software which has enabled criminals to steal millions of pounds from UK bank accounts. Dridex malware, also known as Bugat and Cridex, has been developed by technically skill

Scotland’s Chief Statistician has today announced that the volume of Scottish manufactured export sales fell by 2.3 per cent during the second quarter of 2015 but remain up, year-on-year, by 3.2 per cent. The overall volume of exports over the second quarter was hindered by a poor performance by t

Official statistics released today by the Office for National Statistics covering the period June to August 2015 have shown Scotland's jobless total increased by 18,000 over the period to stand at 170,000.

Interface Financial Group, the spot factoring company, it to expand its presence in Scotland as demand from SMEs for alternative finance to bank lending continues to grow. IFG, which purchases invoices from firms to help them ease cash flow, is looking to appoint a franchisee in Glasgow in amove tha

David Murray Murray Capital Group has reported a £13.6 million pre-tax profit and a 54 per cent rise in the company's value to £35m.

Starting salaries for professional roles in Scotland including finance and accounting, financial services, information technology and administration will grow by an average 3 per cent over the next 12 months, according to the Robert Half 2016 Salary Guide. The hike would mean a higher increase than

The Scottish Dairy Brand has been officially launched to the International Market at the Anuga food and drink trade show in Cologne. The brand and its marque, which were unveiled by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at the Royal Highland Show earlier this year, have been developed to raise the profile

Glasgow-based private equity and property investment managers Maven Capital Partners has announced that it has sold its premium, purpose-built student accommodation development at 333 Bath Street in the centre of the city, to Empiric Student Property plc, for £7.45 million. The announcement comes s

Edinburgh-based global asset manager Standard Life Investments is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its award-winning MyFolio fund range. The suite of 25 risk based investment strategies now has assets under management of over £7 billion and in the first half of 2015 alone, attracted net sales o

Nicola Sturgeon Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced a £78 million innovation fund to help Scotland’s businesses grow and develop.

A new investment vehicle that will provide up to 1,000 affordable homes for rent across Scotland has been launched. The Local Affordable Rented Housing Trust (LAR) is a Scottish charity set up to provide long term mid-market rented housing across Scotland.

Jes Staley It is being widely reported today that Barclays is set to name former JP Morgan banker James "Jes" Staley as its new chief executive.

Investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald Europe is to join the select group of investment banks with an office in Edinburgh after hiring four analysts and salespeople from Shore Capital and relocating one of its London-based analysts. Dr Brian White and Dr Paul Taylor will build a specialist sector offerin

A woman from Aberdeenshire has lost nearly £100,000 to fraudsters in a “boiler room” scam Police are investigating the incident which took place in the town of Oldmeldrum earlier this month.

Business advisers and accountants Scott-Moncrieff has landed a trio of significant tech business wins in as many weeks. The firm has been appointed as accountancy partner to CodeClan, Scotland’s first digital skills academy.