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UK businesses across every sector of the economy were showing positive signs of stability in the run up to the EU Referendum but now face at least another six months before they see a ‘new normal’ in the UK economy, according to new research from Begbies Traynor.

Confidence among the Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) of the UK’s largest companies has taken a sharp fall following the referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union (EU), according to Deloitte’s latest CFO Survey.

Fifteen Scottish-based accountants have been named among ICAS’s 35 Chartered Accountants (CAs) under 35 for 2016. The global body of finance professionals said the list, which includes entries spanning six continents, recognises “the best and brightest Chartered Accountants who are making a diff

Edinburgh-based letting agent and residential investment firm Grant Property has secured a £450,000 loan from HSBC to invest in sophisticated IT systems designed to grow the business.

Jamie Davidson Jamie Davidson is managing director at Edinburgh-based Conduit Finance

A top German central banker has stated that a significant portion of London’s banking industry should be shifted to Frankfurt following Britain’s vote to leave the European Union.

Alison Baker Alison Baker is UK Head of Oil & Gas at PwC

Professor Graeme Roy Most Scottish firms believe Brexit is bad for their prospects and the economy, according to a survey by the University of Strathclyde’s Fraser of Allander Institute.

The winning team from insolvency specialists WRI Associates. Glasgow- headquartered accountancy firm French Duncan has raised more than £3,300 for a local charity through its annual charity pub quiz attended by more than 180 people from companies across the city, including Clydesdale Bank, Bank of

Glasgow-based investment house Maven Capital Partners has paired uo with YFM Equity Partners to back the management buyout of Indigo Telecom Group, acquiring the business from parent TTG-Global Limited.

Shepherd and Wedderburn has announced a third consecutive year of growth.

Regulations laid at Westminster today will begin the transfer of powers to enable the Scottish Parliament to start legislating on social security and employability.

Fifteen Scottish-based accountants have been named among ICAS’s 35 Chartered Accountants (CAs) under 35 for 2016.

Aberdeen Asset Management (AAM) has lifted a week-long suspension from trading in its property fund, which was triggered after a rush of investors attempted to cash out following the Brexit vote.