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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a consultation on its approach to the authorisation and supervision of international firms operating in the UK. The consultation launch is relevant to EEA firms that intend to seek authorisation in the UK in the future, including those entering the

The world's largest money manager Blackrock has told its staff they must disclose any sexual, romantic or other personal relationships they have with individuals both inside and outside the company if these people have dealings with the firm.

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has indicated that rule breaches have been discovered in its investigation into KPMG’s audits of collapsed contractor Carillion.

The owner of a Highland golf club has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for stealing more than £150,000 in tax. Jon Wiggett, who owns Brahan Golf Club, submitted 13 false VAT repayment claims between 2014 and 2017.

Specialist real estate investment firm Maya Capital has acquired the landmark Guildhall office building in Queen Street in Glasgow for £30 million.  Guildhall is an almost fully let landmark office building in Glasgow’s city centre totalling 145,390 sq ft. The building is situated c

Glasgow-based residential architecture start-up HOKO is set to begin an ambitious UK expansion plan after securing £400,000 in funding from investors. The funding will allow the technology-enabled architecture platform to begin a major recruitment drive in a struggling sector.

Aberdeen-based global payroll and tax compliance specialist activpayroll has announced the appointment of Steve Callaghan as a non-executive director and chairman. Mr Callaghan has a considerable track record of growing and transforming businesses, specialising in software and services on an interna

London & Scottish Developments, the development arm of London & Scottish Property Investment Management (LSPIM), has teamed up with GSS Developments to acquire a disused site on a former railway goods yard at Haymarket station for £1.62 million.

The Royal Bank of Scotland is launching a new savings account with the highest rate of interest to be introduced by a UK bank this year. The new Digital Regular Saver account offers an interest rate of 3%.

Scottish telecoms technology company Calnex Solutions is set to be the first Scottish group to float in London for more than two years as BGF announced that it is investing in the company.  The firm intends to place shares at 48p which will raise £6.5 million for the company as well

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said that the home and motor insurance markets require significant reform, as it today set out proposals to tackle concerns about general insurance pricing.

Savers across Scotland who hold an HMRC Help to Save account have benefitted from their first bonus payment.

Royal Bank of Scotland owner NatWest has launched a package of new initiatives to encourage customers to take control of their carbon emissions.

Almost a quarter of the best-paid people in the UK are immigrants, according to analysis of tax returns collected by HMRC.

Brewdog has failed in a legal fight with Elvis Presley’s estate over the name of one of its beers, The Times reports. The company launched Brewdog Elvis Juice IPA five years ago. It enjoys annual sales of £6.4 million in the UK alone.