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Firms that comply with the UK Corporate Governance Code have a lower chance of surviving a financial crisis, a new study has revealed. However, appointing an insider CEO and increasing the number of board committee members can boost the chances of survival, researchers claim.

Energy industry firm Wood Group has released its full-year trading update for the year ending 31 December 2023, demonstrating robust financial results in line with expectations.

EY has extended the tenure of its UK chair, Hywel Ball, for a second time, allowing him to continue leading the Big Four firm beyond the mandatory retirement age of 60. Mr Ball, 61, who has been at the helm since 2020, received a further one-year extension, taking his leadership role until June 2025

Blackadders LLP has reported increased turnover and profit in its latest accounts. The firm's turnover for 2022/23 was £16.7 million, including Blackadders Wealth Management LLP. Profits stood at £4.23m.

Allied Surveyors Scotland has announced the immediate appointment of Carla Walker as a building surveyor and director to their Inverness office. Ms Walker has over 20 years’ experience as a building surveyor having worked for several national firms, with the last 4 years being based in Inverne

Premier Asset Finance has strengthened its team with the appointment of Allan Chalmers as its new business development manager, focusing on the North of Scotland. Mr Chalmers joins Premier Asset Finance with a wealth of experience, having spent the last seven years working as a senior relationship m

Thomson Cooper Accountants has announced the attainment of Responsible Individual (RI) status by director of audit Jacqueline Whyte. The firm, with approximately 100 staff across offices in Edinburgh and Fife, currently operates with five RIs conducting regulated audit work. Thomson Cooper serves as

A notorious mob boss's daughter turned TikTok influencer has launched a fragrance in honour of her father, 'the Lion'. Nunzia Giuliano, who has over 15,000 followers on the video-sharing platform, named the O Liò fragrance after her late father, Carmine Giuliano.

Lismore Real Estate Advisors has unveiled its comprehensive review of the Scottish investment market for the final quarter of 2023, shedding light on the economic and political challenges that defined the year. As we bid farewell to a tumultuous 2023, many in the investment market are eager for

POTR, a Scottish start-up behind the world’s first origami self-watering plant pot has sealed a major distribution deal in Japan, where it’s believed the art of paper folding began to flourish more than 1,000 years ago. The move will see POTR launch its products in more than 100 outlets

The Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland, has encouraged SMEs and charities with limited IT resource to make use of the Centre’s Cyber Advance service. The Cyber Advance service combines two key elements to guide organisations through the process of building their digital resilience. To beg

This Spring, the oldest distillery on Skye, Talisker and five-star rated restaurant, The Three Chimneys, have announced they will come together for the first time to launch ‘The Three Chimneys at Talisker’, a unique Pop-Up dining experience. A concept from the revered restaurant’s

Global professional services firm Aon plc has made two key promotions in its Glasgow-based team. Jennifer O’Neill is a senior leader in Aon’s Responsible Investment group, which she has helped grow since its inception in 2017. With a background in investment banking and fund management,

The Student Loans Company (SLC) has begun the year by moving into its new headquarters at Buchanan Wharf, underscoring its enduring commitment to Glasgow and Scotland. SLC has been based in the city’s Bothwell Street since its inception more than 30 years ago. But more than 1,000 colleagues ha

RSM UK has kicked off the New Year on a high note, welcoming 12 new trainees to its offices in Scotland and Northern Ireland this January. The firm’s new recruits will be spread across audit, tax and consulting. The new joiners add to RSM’s record intake of 51 new trainees in the region