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High street banks in the UK have started to track customers' 'walking style' in an effort to counter fraud.

Supply chain disruption, inflation and interest rate rises are the key concerns in 2022 for the fund managers which select stocks for Dundee-based Alliance Trust’s global equity portfolio. The measure of any portfolio’s strength, however, is in how it is set up to deal with these challen

Scotgold Resources, the gold exploration and production company focused on Scotland has announced that its Coconish mine could operate for a further 18 years. In the company's final results issued this week, CEO Phil Day said that the previous mine life expectancy was 8.5 years, however, he revealed

The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has called for further aid for the retail industry as it published a written response to the Scottish Government’s Budget held earlier this month.

Supporting local businesses continues to be a focus for the City of Edinburgh Council’s Business Gateway service as a new Retail: Recover & Grow Programme is launched to support the Capital’s retail community as challenges continue to arise from the pandemic.

Valneva SE, a specialty vaccine company, has announced that it is in advanced discussions with Scottish Enterprise for a £20 million grant which will enable it to fully complete its strategic manufacturing site in Livingston. Following the termination of the supply agreement with the UK Govern

Almost half (45%) of British firms have reported difficulties adapting to changes in rules for buying or selling goods brought about by the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA).

Eilidh Mactaggart, the chief executive of the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) has been awarded a bonus of almost £40,000. Ms Mactaggart joined SNIB in November last year but has only held the position of chief executive for four months.

RSM UK, the UK's seventh-largest accountancy firm, paid out extra bonuses to its staff last year as it benefitted from a rise in revenue and profits after nabbing audit customers from its Big Four rivals. Bosses at RSM were concerned at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic but revealed that by the

As Scottish Financial News publishes the last edition of 2021 today, we round up what has caught the attention of our readers over the last 12 months.

Berlin's public transport company has introduced cannabis-infused tickets which have a "calming effect" when eaten by passengers. BVG, which operates the U-Bahn, tram, bus and ferry systems in the German capital, said the special tickets are made from edible paper sprinkled with three drops of hemp

Pre-tax profits at Ledingham Chalmers have risen to £4 million, up from last year’s £3.6m. Turnover in the latest period totalled £12.3m, down from £12.7m the year before.

Glasgow-based chartered accountant, tax adviser and auditor Russell & Russell is building on the growth it achieved over the 18 months of the pandemic by adding to its talent pool with four new appointments. The business advice specialist, which increased its client portfolio by a remarkable 20%

In a prosecution brought by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), former Rangers owner Craig Whyte has been charged with failing to provide passwords for various laptops and phones.

The Ardgowan Distillery has unveiled ambitious new plans for its landmark distillery and visitor centre which will commence construction next year.