PFI to be pegged back as Scottish Futures Trust seeks fresh funding means
The Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) has been tasked with finding fresh approaches to funding major projects as 19 controversial Private Finance Initiatives (PFI) projects run their course. The Scottish Government’s...
Law firms Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie and Davidson Chalmers Stewart complete merger
Two of Scotland’s best known law firms have completed their deal to creating a 200-strong business. The firm says the merger will “enhance provision for clients and strengthen several business...
Passive aggression: Trump, tariffs and taxation
How do Trump, tariffs and taxation define investors future? While the raging debate among the hardcore investment community is about a ‘passive’ or ‘active’ management strategy, one of Scotland’s biggest...
How to navigate financial challenges in a time of economic uncertainty
Kris Aspin heads EY Parthenon’s Turnaround and Restructuring Strategy practice in Scotland, a team dedicated to helping organisations navigate complex and urgent challenges At its core, our work at EY...
Investment levels for smaller businesses are ‘improving’ in Scotland
Equity investment levels in Scotland’s smaller businesses grew in 2024, bouncing back from a challenging 2023, according to research from the British Business Bank, the UK government’s economic development bank....
Scotland’s finance sector keeps growth targets in sight for 2025
International promotion, fintech and stronger relationships all key to future prosperity says enterprise body chief In terms of economic uncertainty, 2024 has been a hard year to beat. The travails...
NatWest’s final payback for HM Treasury and UK taxpayers
2025 will be a landmark year for NatWest – formerly Royal Bank of Scotland – as the UK Government finally exits its rescue stake in the major clearing bank. This...
Forth Ports appoint a new financial chief
Stuart MacGregor – the former head of North-East construction company Stewart Milne – has been appointed chief financial officer of Forth Ports Ld. He also joins the port group’s main...
Angel syndicate that spotted a gap in the fundraising market
Contrary to popular belief, female founders and leaders do not need to go to a bank or a women-only angel syndicate to acquire investment. There are a lot of myths...
Heights of ambition
The Gender Equality Network aims to help women get to the top in the Scottish financial services sector Scottish Financial Enterprise launched its Gender Equality Network (GEN) to support and build...