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The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has appointed Debbie McWilliams as chief commercial officer (CCO). Ms McWilliams, who has also been formal appointment to the SEC board, steps into the newly expanded role, within new chief executive’s Dominic McKay’s executive team at the SEC. This follow

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Monzo Bank Ltd £21,091,300 for its inadequate anti-financial crime systems and controls between October 2018 and August 2020. The fine has been reduced from £30,130,475 after Monzo agreed to resolve this matter and qualified for a 30% disco

Edinburgh and Glasgow have been identified as leading UK cities for large corporate firms outside of London, securing positions within the top ten, according to HSBC UK. The inaugural HSBC UK Corporate Tracker report, which records the location and activity of the UK’s 13,544 large corporates,

Aberdeen-headquartered corporate finance firm Quantify Advisors is targeting further expansion after a successful first year of operations. Fronted by seasoned corporate finance professionals, Tom Faichnie and Melanie Clark CA, Quantify has already advised on 14 completed deals with a cumulative dea

A furniture store has been ordered to pay damages to a couple who bought a sofa without knowing its feather cushions would need to be regularly fluffed. Canadian couple Donna and Thomas Dobko launched civil proceedings against Muse & Merchant after being disappointed with the floppiness of their

Deloitte’s latest survey of UK chief financial officers shows that finance leaders see the UK as the most attractive destination when it comes to investment, alongside India, with a net 13% describing it as very or somewhat attractive. The survey – which took place between 16 and 29 June

Ana Stewart’s Pathways Pledge initiative has welcomed its fifth cohort, with Connect Three, the University of Edinburgh, Geovation Scotland, BGF, Mint Ventures, and Firstport signing up, totalling 32 Pledge partners to date. Pledges in the fifth cohort include hosting events to enhance diversi

Glasgow-headquartered MARCH has acquired Quantum Controls Limited (QC) and Q Electrical Industrial Services Limited (QE), collectively known as Quantum. The move strengthens MARCH’s ability to deliver critical asset care and maintenance services with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainabi

Newly appointed chair Julie Ashworth has selected 12 Edinburgh individuals to form the city's first Visitor Levy Advisory Forum. Bringing experience from the third sector to academia, the hotels industry to local communities, the forum met for the first time to receive a briefing on the Edinburgh Vi

Ayrshire-based Buzzworks Holdings has secured funding from Cynergy Bank to further support its growth ambitions. The award-winning Scottish hospitality group is embarking on the next stage of its journey to becoming a £100 million+ family-run business, as it continues to grow its footprint acr

The Artisanal Spirits Company, owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), Single Cask Nation and J.G. Thomson, has launched a new luxury private cask programme. The new programme, Artisan Casks, will allow private individuals the chance to purchase an individual cask, to appreciate and enjoy th

PwC has reduced prices for some of its offerings after clients pointed to the firm's increasing use of artificial intelligence to deliver work more rapidly. The move highlights a growing pressure on consulting firms to share the financial benefits of AI-driven productivity with their customers.

PwC's new UK senior partner, Marco Amitrano, has identified managing partner Laura Hinton as the leading candidate to take the helm of its vital Middle East business next year. The move comes as the professional services giant seeks to repair relations following a significant dispute with a major Sa

The Scottish residential market has demonstrated remarkable resilience, with sales of homes valued at over £1 million reaching a new peak in 2024, according to estate agency Rettie. The report suggests that the growth growth, led by Edinburgh and the East of Scotland, signals a renewed confide

A former textiles teacher has launched a new sewing initiative in Shetland after trading the bustle of London for a slower pace on the isles. Helen Barwick, founder of Shetland Stitch Club, moved to the North Mainland with her husband and rescue dog in November 2024. After years as head of textiles