Inflation hit by summer getaway costs
Mixed signals on economy but families suffer as holiday airfares see 30 per cent jump A complex, and at times contradictory, picture has emerged from recent economic data. Inflationary pressures...
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...
‘Breadth of expertise to meet even the most complex financial needs’
Pure play private bank, Union Bancaire Privée (“UBP”) is one of the world’s largest family-owned and managed private banks with CHF 171.7bn (£157.6bn) in client assets (as at 30 June...
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...
How specialist finance is helping to revive £1.7bn in the property market
The signs of resilience and revival are plain to see. Cranes have appeared across the skylines of Scotland’s major cities as evidence of the resurgence in commercial property investment –...
EY’s study reveals importance of preparing for a vital sale
EY has published this year’s Private Equity Exit Readiness study, offering deep insights into how private equity (PE) firms are preparing for exits in today’s uncertain economic environment. The study, based...
Higgins joins accountancy group eyeing £50m growth
Benny Higgins, the art-loving former boss of Tesco Bank, has joined Wbg, the independent specialist full-service accountancy firms, as its new chairman.Higgins, who is currently chairman of Glasgow-based investment firm...
Souter Investments sign off £25m to support growth in UK businesses
Souter Investments — the private office of Scottish tycoon Sir Brian Souter — has invested around £25m in four investments in the first six months of the year.The Edinburgh-based office,...
Sue Dawe leads EY – as Ally Scott takes major UK role at largest ‘Big Four’ in Scotland
Ally Scott — one of Scotland’s most prominent and well-known ‘Big Four’ advisers — takes on a new role within EY as the firm’s UK and Ireland Clients and Industries...
Confidence takes a hit in face of tariffs and taxes
Turmoil in international trading leads to weakening expectations for the future performance of the Scottish economy Amid a backdrop of global uncertainty and turmoil in international trading conditions, data of...