Invest2Scale sees thrilling scale-ups and bold confidence
Invest2Scale saw the Chief Entrepreneur, investors and scaling companies coming together to boost the Scottish ecosystem and identify opportunities for growth.It’s the fourth year of the conference, and it retained the...
Businesses must help shape new powers to drive regional growth
Scotland’s regions are diverse, with distinct (as well as shared) strengths and challenges. Yet, in terms of governance, Scotland is one of the most centralised countries in Europe.Over the last...
Chancellor aims hard hit on higher income taypayers
Concern widespread over Chancellor’s warnings of ‘tough choices’ If ‘soak the rich’ is now a serious statement of intent from the Labour Govern ment, then an increasing number of moderately...
Dispelling the myths about ‘typical’ private banking clients
There’s a popular misconception that private banks are only really for lords and ladies, leaders of industry, sporting superstars or fim stars. Don’t get me wrong – we’re pleased to...
Angels who give wings to Scotland’s innovators
The purchase of medical diagnostics firm Blackford Analysis by Bayer is one of the best examples of how Scotland’s angel network works – but there are many others Bayer, the...
McAllan ‘optimistic’ about Housing sector, considers regulation changes
Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Màiri McAllan MSP, used her first appearance before the sector to strike an optimistic but pragmatic tone at the Homes for Scotland 25th annual conference,...
Henderson Loggie make strategic stride forward
Henderson Loggie – one of the largest independently owned accountancy and business advisory firms in Scotland – has reported a 13 per cent increase in annual turnover to £14.5m for...
Redundancy warning as Baillie Gifford adapts to changing markets
Edinburgh’s investment powerhouse, Baillie Gifford – which manages £200bn – is responding to changing global markets conditions by repositioning some of its 1,600 international staff, which will lead to the...
Forbes launches Deep Tech pilot programme
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has launched the Deep Tech Supercluster Programme at an event at the Bayes Centre, University of Edinburgh.The pilot programme, which begins on November, is part of...
Phoenix brings Standard Life name back to the fore
The revered name of Standard Life — which began life in Edinburgh in 1825 — will return to the front in March 2026 when Phoenix Group Holdings plc is rebranded....