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A bill to support the set-up of the Scottish National Investment Bank passed its first stage yesterday following a debate in the Scottish Parliament. The Scottish Government said the bank’s primary mission will be to secure the transition to a net-zero economy as it works with businesses to id

The value of Scottish sea fishing has increased with 2018 landings amongst the highest on record.

The independent investigation into the approach to, implementation and oversight of the Connaught Income Fund is now up and running and is inviting affected individuals to get in touch. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) board committed to a review into the Connaught Fund in 2016,

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has updated and published draft directions under its Temporary Transitional Power (TTP). The TTP gives the FCA flexibility in applying post-Brexit requirements, allowing firms to transition to a new UK regulatory framework.

The amount of money stolen by criminals through bank transfer scams has increased by 40% within a year.

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has today reminded consumers and businesses of the insurance implications if the UK leaves the EU without a deal. The advice comes as a no-deal Brexit still appears a possibility and with the current exit date of 31st October looming.

The world’s first tartan celebrating sustainable development goals (SDGs) has been created and presented to the United Nations (UN) in New York. The project is designed to help promote the goals worldwide and demonstrate Scotland’s support for the aims, using all 17 colours of the UN&rsq

As part of the Scotland Fintech Festival, Gillian Docherty OBE, CEO at The Data Lab, explores the interdependence of the data sector and the growth of Scotland’s fintech sector. There are currently in excess of 100 companies based in Scotland solely dedicated to the growth of financial service

A woman has been fined for trespass after she bit the testicles of an irate camel which sat on her when she entered its compound.

Global company EY has revealed plans to move its headquarters to Aberdeen city centre.

A man accused of breaching an order disqualifying him from acting as a company director who claimed that criminal proceedings raised against him were “time-barred” has had a legal challenge against his prosecution dismissed.

HSBC UK has today launched a £650 million lending fund to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Scotland. The fund is part of its commitment to help businesses realise their ambitions for growth and navigate Brexit.

Springfield Properties is to deliver its first homes for Scotland’s private rented sector (PRS) and is targeting the release of hundreds of homes over the coming years. The AIM-listed housebuilder has signed a collaboration agreement with urban regeneration specialist Sigma to kick-start the p

Santander's boss Ana Botin has insisted that Britain remains a "critically important market" to the bank despite its writedown of €1.5 billion.

Dundee demolition contractor Safedem has moved to secure the firm’s future by becoming an employee-owned business.