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Indicating a positive start to the year for Scotland's commercial property market, Q1 2024 transaction volumes grew 33% year-on-year to £431 million. According to the latest figures published by property advisory firm Lismore Real Estate Advisors, pricing is showing signs of stabilisation, wit

The Hong Kong authorities have made the city's largest ever gold smuggling bust after seizing 146kg of gold which was disguised as machine parts. The bust is estimated to have captured more than HK$84 million (around £8.5m) in gold and was intercepted in March on route to Japan.

Harper Macleod has advised on the sale of the assets and operations of the Glendevon Hydro Scheme in Dollar, by Torishima Service Solutions Europe Limited to Renfin & Hydropol Group. The scheme, constructed by Torishima in partnership with Scottish Water in 2022, was one of the first of its kind

Plans to create a new conference centre that would double capacity at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow have been agreed in principle by the local authority, according to the venue's chief executive.

The John Lewis Partnership has appointed Jason Tarry as its new chairman, who will succeed Sharon White as she steps down at the end of her term. Mr Tarry brings over 33 years of experience at Tesco, where he most recently served as the UK & Ireland CEO for six years. His extensive bac

There has been a rise in optimism among CFOs of the UK's largest businesses, according to Deloitte’s latest CFO survey. A net 17% of CFOs are more positive about the financial prospects of their companies compared to three months ago, marking the third consecutive quarter of improved sentiment

A Pokémon fan who sold a rare card for a fraction of its value has recouped it after collectors informed him it was potentially worth thousands of pounds. Shared in a TikTok, user LeighCeezy took their childhood collection of Pokémon TCG cards to a local store in an attempt to earn som

RBS-owner NatWest has been criticised for paying its new chief executive, Paul Thwaite, a salary of £1.2 million despite his "limited experience" as a lead executive. Advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) warned that Mr Thwaite's salary would be the same as that of his predece

Scotland has experienced a continued deterioration in permanent staff placements during March, according to the latest Royal Bank of Scotland Report on Jobs survey. The survey, compiled by S&P Global, shows that while the rate of decline eased from the previous month, the number of people placed

Investment in Scotland’s commercial property market has experienced a notable rebound during Q1, as inflation comes under control and a cut to interest rates looks more likely, according to analysis from Knight Frank.

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has fined Grant Thornton UK LLP £40,000 for failing to comply with auditing frameworks for a local authority's pension fund.

AAB has been shortlisted for the Best Private Client Tax Practice award, in the coveted UK-wide Tolley’s Taxation Awards 2024. The group’s private client team are set to attend the glittering awards dinner in London on 16 May. The Awards celebrate exceptional achievements, unwavering com

Global financial services firm Ebury has announced that it is increasing its investment in Scotland with a series of strategic moves aimed at boosting their Scottish operations. Nicholas Blurton has been appointed key account director for Scotland to drive Ebury's growth in the Scottish market. He j

In a move that could spark a potential investor backlash, adviser Glass Lewis has urged Abrdn's shareholders to vote against the asset manager's pay report, with the main focus being the salary of the incoming chief financial officer, Jason Windsor. Glass Lewis pointed out that Mr Windsor's base sal

Scottish footfall decreased by 0.9% in March, a significant improvement from the 3.2% drop recorded in February, according to data analysed by the Scottish Retail Consortium and Sensormatic Solutions.