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Scotland’s growing space industry has the potential to help put the UK at the forefront of the worldwide launch market for small commercial satellites over the next few years, a new study conducted by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has found. A detailed market analysis of the UK space

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published research findings into better understanding investors who engage in high-risk investments like cryptocurrencies and foreign exchange. The findings reveal there is a new, younger, more diverse group of consumers getting involved in higher risk inves

Self Assessment taxpayers have just over a week to pay any outstanding tax liabilities in full or set up an online payment plan for the 2019 to 2020 financial year to avoid incurring penalty charges, HMRC has urged. Last month, HMRC said that due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, they were giv

Cryptocurrency executive Sina Estavi has bought the first-ever tweet at an auction for $2.9 million.  Mr Estavi, who is the chief executive of Bridge Oracle, described the tweet as “like the Mona Lisa painting.”

An accounts manager who stole more than £250,000 from Glasgow-based Campbell McWilliams has been jailed for 20 months. Kathleen Ross stole the cash over four years when she worked for her aunt’s accountancy business and handled the books for the communications firm.

Scottish mortgage veteran James Anderson has announced that he will step down as joint manager of the £15 billion Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust and retire from Baillie Gifford. He will retire on April 30 next year.

Two of Scotland’s most successful entrepreneurs, Paddy Burns and Chris van der Kuyl, have today launched a new investment arm for their diverse and growing portfolio of investments. The pair, co-founders of multiple award-winning games developer 4J Studios, best known for developing Minecraft

Financial planning firm Anderson Anderson & Brown Wealth Ltd (AAB Wealth) has marked its ten-year anniversary by reaching 400 clients, with the firm’s Assets Under Advice (AUA) totalling more than £400 million. AAB Wealth has experienced year-on-year growth in AUA since launched in 2

Specialist UK asset finance provider Propel and accounting, tax and business advisory firm Azets have formed a partnership that will give thousands more SMEs access to fast and flexible asset finance for investment in plant and equipment. Propel has a 25-year track record in supporting over 40,

Independent financial advisory firm Phil Anderson Financial Services has appointed Cheryl Horne as a financial adviser. With 25 years of experience in the field, Ms Horne will be advising clients on all aspects of financial planning including pensions, investments, mortgages and protection.

Portlethen-based fintech FinQ Business Solutions has attracted a UK-wide customer base and secured a six-figure investment in its first year. The firm was launched by Russell Jaques in January 2020 after his previous employer, nSYS Systems was wound up.

Edinburgh-headquartered technical advisory firm ITPEnergised has secured a six-figure funding deal from Barclays to support its growth aspirations. The firm enjoyed strong revenue growth in the financial year 2019-2020. It has continued to expand its operations and headcount in the current financial

activpayroll, the global payroll and tax compliance specialist headquartered in Aberdeen, has announced the launch of its first Irish office in Dublin. The recent opening marks activpayroll’s first office in Ireland and will be an invaluable addition to the firm’s current EMEA offering w

Zoe Hall, a business-savvy nurse based in the Scottish Highlands, has set up a boutique self-catering accommodation business after receiving two loans amounting to £35,000 from DSL Business Finance Ltd. Previously a high dependency nurse in Edinburgh, Ms Hall, 41, moved back to her family home

The Bank of Scotland Foundation has launched its Invest grant programme today, which is a multi-year programme for charities helping vulnerable people manage various financial issues, including those who were already facing significant difficulties with their finances before the pandemic, and those