Appointments

Cooper Parry Wealth (CPW) has taken the next step in its UK growth strategy with the appointment of Darren Lees as relationship partner, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Scotland. The appointment builds on CPW’s plans to expand nationally through strategic investment in people, acquisit

Former Virgin Money chief executive Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia has been named as the government's preferred candidate to chair the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), placing one of the UK's best-known banking figures at the helm of the accounting watchdog. The chartered accountant, who led Virgin Money

Armstrong Watson is celebrating double success after Reward Strategy recognised two members of its payroll leadership team in its Partner 75 community - which features the UK’s top 0.1% of payroll professionals. Partner and head of payroll, Karen Thomson, and payroll manager, Lisa Carruthers,

Paul Trainer has been appointed editor of ScottishNews.com, part of Hero Media & Entertainment, ahead of a major relaunch of the site later this summer as a video-led, pan-Scottish digital news platform. Mr Trainer joins the title from GlasgowWorld, where he played a key role in delivering local

AMS Accountants Group (AMS) has named Sean Dunn as partner and head of outsourced accounting as it focuses on the Edinburgh market. Based at Lochrin Square in the city, the Edinburgh expansion follows the Manchester-based group’s acquisition of Infinity Partnership in Aberdeen.

Azets has promoted Aberdeen-based audit director Matthew Allan to Partner in a move designed to support growth plans. Mr Allan, who steps up with ambitions to build the firm’s profile across the north east of Scotland, joined the accountancy and business advisory company in June 2021 as an ass

Fraser Wilson has been appointed as PwC’s new market leader for Scotland. Two new Edinburgh-based partners have also been announced by the company.

Robb Ferguson Chartered Accountants has strengthened both its executive team and banking-debt capabilities for its clients with the appointment of former Barclays corporate banking leader, Andy Hall, as a director.   Born and raised in Perth, Mr Hall, 56, has spent 40 years in the banking secto

Professional services firm, AAB, has announced the promotion of three directors to partner, effective from 1 July 2026. Natalie Boyle (Glasgow), Graeme Robertson (Aberdeen) and Gregor McCallan (Aberdeen) have each been promoted to partner. The promotions are part of over 70 progressions for team mem

A new financial planning business has launched in Aberdeen, bringing together almost two decades of experience and a relationship-led approach to helping clients plan for their financial future. Fifty Financial Planning, founded by Advising Principal and Director Elaine Clunie, provides personalised

Murphy Wealth has appointed Shane Presley to the role of senior financial planner. Mr Presley joins the Glasgow-based wealth manager as a senior financial planner, bringing with him more than 30 years’ experience across financial advice, planning, and investment. A member of both the Char

Angela McCann, managing director of Morgan Stanley has joined the board of directors at Scottish Financial Enterprise.  Ms Mccann was also head of Morgan Stanley's Glasgow office and its Glasgow finance division.  She brings more than 20 years' experience at Morgan Stanley. 

EY has appointed ten new Partners in Scotland, demonstrating its continued commitment to the local market with significant further investments in talent and its office real estate. The new partner appointments follow a sustained period of investment in EY’s Scotland practice over the last year

Focus Financial has appointed professional footballer Peter Pawlett as a trainee financial adviser, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in his professional career. Well known for his successful football career, including more than a decade in the professional game with Aberdeen FC from

JRW Hogg & Thorburn has appointed Kirsten Hancock as Associate in Galashiels, Audrey Rankine as Associate in Peebles and Naomi Swan as Associate in Hawick.   With 9 Partners and 7 Associates, the firm has 6 offices across the Scottish Borders and Edinburgh.