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Edinburgh-based equity specialist firm, Martin Currie, which has $21.2 billion (£16.7bn) in assets under management as of 31 August 2023, has named Jen Mair as their new chief executive officer (CEO) effective from 1 October 2023. Alongside her new role, Ms Mair will also be taking a seat on t

Imran Sattar is slated to assume the role of James de Uphaugh, the portfolio manager of the Edinburgh Investment Trust plc, once he retires in February 2024 after dedicating 36 years to the industry. The trust has been under the management of Liontrust Fund Partners LLP. Mr de Uphaugh's stewardship

Edinburgh Napier University's (ENU) cyber project, LastingAsset, aimed at combatting phone-based impersonation and imposter scams, has recently secured £220,000 worth of funding support. Such scams have caused huge financial losses, privacy infringement and distress to victims globally.

Scottish clean tech software and data company Heero Technologies has clinched an investment worth £550,000 from The TRICAPITAL Syndicate, Scottish Enterprise, and Mint Ventures. The financial injection is intended to further develop and scale the business' energy efficiency application and web

A total of 86 graduates and apprentices are set to join KPMG’s ranks in Scotland this year, taking up roles at the firm’s offices in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and Glasgow.

The average selling price of properties in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders dropped 5% year-on-year during July-September 2023, taking the new average to £281,513, according to the latest report from ESPC.

Joining from Sainsbury's Bank, consumer credit specialist Caroline Whitten has been appointed as legal director at law firm Pinsent Masons. Based in Edinburgh, she will work alongside recently appointed insurance regulatory and commercial legal director, Chris Riach, who has rejoined Pinsent Masons

In an upcoming auction featuring over 1,800 pieces of film and TV memorabilia, the iconic C-3PO head, famously worn by Anthony Daniels in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, is anticipated to be the star attraction, fetching a sum of up to £1 million. The piece from Mr Daniels' personal trove

Renfrewshire-based Beeks Financial Cloud has reported a year of continued growth, underscoring its increasingly influential presence in the global financial services sector. The Scottish company highlighted its financial achievements for the 12 months ending 30 June 2023, with revenues rising 22% to

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has raised concerns in response to the Chancellor's announcement proclaiming an immediate cap on the Civil Service headcount. The UK government decided to introduce cap on headcount at its current level will be introduced with immediate effec

Ocean Winds, a 50-50 joint venture between EDP Renewables and ENGIE, has sold a 16.6% stake in the 950 MW Moray East Offshore Wind Farm to Equitix.

Accountancy firm Armstrong Watson, which operates in Scotland and across the North of England, has acquired financial services firm 3G Financial. 3G Financial is owned and operated by Charles Graves who decided to take a step back from advising after almost 16 years in business, and 45 years working

The Digital Xtra Fund, a charity fostering digital skills among the youth in Scotland, has announced its commitment of £110,000 to fund 26 tech and coding clubs.

Developers Hunter REIM and Ruby Hotels have welcomed the support of council officers for the planned £100 million regeneration of a segment of Edinburgh's Princes Street, specifically the 104-108 block, as the development's proposal goes before councillors this Wednesday.

Chivas Brothers, the Pernod Ricard business dedicated to Scotch Whisky, has unveiled plans for its first distillery on the isle of Islay. The new distillery marks the first time Chivas Brothers will introduce an Islay whisky to its Scotch portfolio, rounding out its offering of global malts and blen