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It is an ideal moment to pause and reflect on what has been an intriguing and evolving year for the property market across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders, writes Paul Hilton. At the close of 2024, the market was buoyant. Activity levels were high, and we saw strong momentum carry into

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Jacob Spencer discusses how payment orchestration benefits businesses and provides them with a centralised and flexible platform to manage the intricacies of payment acceptance. Payments acceptance is complex. Businesses need to provide a fast, secure online checkout, factor in fraud checks without

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In recent years, we’ve seen a marked shift in how small and medium-sized enterprises in Scotland approach funding. While debt finance will always have its place, equity deals have become an increasingly attractive option for many business owners and leadership teams, writes Mark Davey. This sh

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Ahead of the Alternative Investment Market's (AIM) 30th anniversary, Adrian Murphy discusses its significant shortcomings as both an incubator for growth companies and as a rewarding investment vehicle, arguing its poor returns have largely negated its inheritance tax (IHT) advantages. It is difficu

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Cyber attacks are a shock for any business, but they are no longer a complete surprise given their prevalence – and the devastating high profile impact in recent years. This week though, with attacks on beloved British brands, cyber security is more in the public consciousness than ever. Some

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The UK’s largest pension funds have pledged to invest at least 10% of their assets in private markets by 2030, but managing investment and fiduciary risk will continue to be a delicate balance under a new accord, write Tom Barton and Katie Ivens. Seventeen workplace pension providers have sign

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The accountancy profession is undergoing a significant shift of artificial intelligence (AI) – but it’s important to see it for what it is: a tool to improve the way we serve clients, not to replace the personal service that lies at the heart of what we do, writes Kenneth McEwen. AI is h

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Ahead of World Intellectual Property Day, Alastair explores Smith the crucial significance of intellectual property rights in protecting the creative work and ensuring the commercial success of musicians and composers. It is arguably the most iconic movie signature tune of all time, recognisable fro

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