(L) Chief Executive Celine Sinclair & (R) Organiser SteveCurrie Businesses from across Edinburgh came together recently to play in the second annual Big Match, raising £20,000 for The Yard. Celebrity chef Tom Kitchin and former Hibs star Darren Dods were among those in action at Ainslie Park as the business community rallied round to support […]
Fundraising goal reached as The Big Match raises £20,000 Read More »
Highly regarded tax expert, John Cairns (pictured above), has joined Robb Ferguson, one of Scotland’s oldest independent Chartered Accountancy practices, as Director of Taxation. A long-time member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, and a Chartered Tax Adviser, Mr Cairns has been a partner in both Scottish and international accounting firms, specialising through
Robb Ferguson appoints tax strategist as its new Director of Taxation Read More »
A new programme from responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS) will help Scottish nature restoration projects to attract nature finance from private investment, boosting the natural ecosystem and benefitting communities across the country. Funded by the Scottish Government, SIS has joined forces with NatureScot and The National Lottery Heritage Fund to deliver the programme,
A lack of diversity at senior level could be stunting growth and innovation in Scotland’s financial sector, according to a recently launched insights report. Core-Asset Consulting’s Industry Trends and Salary Guide is advising leading financial firms in Scotland that there is still a way to go before balanced senior-level teams become the norm in the
Diversity still top of the agenda shows finance sector insights Read More »
Tech consultancy AND Digital is expanding its data teams in Scotland after winning a string of contracts from Google, Nationwide Building Society, and British Airways-owner IAG. Initially, between 10 and 15 of the 100 roles being created throughout the UK will be based at the company’s offices, or “clubs” in Edinburgh and Glasgow. The firm
AND Digital grows Scottish data team as it eyes further growth in 2024 data revenues Read More »
Ayrshire headquartered Edison Capital, the rapidly expanding conglomerate with interests in property, construction, hospitality and leisure, has acquired quick service restaurant (QSR) concept business, Burrito Picante, in an all-cash deal. Founded in 2012, the Mexican food-themed business currently operates sites in Altrincham and Sheffield. Edison Capital plans expansion of the chain this year to Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow,
Edison Capital acquires Burrito Picante in all-cash deal and plans UK-wide expansion Read More »
One of Glasgow’s most vibrant creative media and digital marketing agencies, ALT proudly announced the opening of its new offices in the city’s highly sought after Golden Z, situated within the innovative Glasgow Avenues project. The company has strategically chosen the historic and beautifully restored McLellan Works for its state-of-the-art office. This significant move not only
ALT announces exciting move to Glasgow’s coveted Golden Z quarters Read More »
Leading venture capital firm, Par Equity has announced three new appointments to its Edinburgh team – Patricia El-Jichi as Investment Manager, with Clara Baltay and Oliver Johnston-Watt as Investment Analysts. Working from Par Equity’s Edinburgh office, the new hires promise to bring a diverse set of expertise and bolster the existing investment strategy in Scotland. Patricia
Par Equity expands Edinburgh team following fund launch Read More »
Scotland’s reputation as a beacon of manufacturing and engineering innovation has been cemented this week with the launch of the world’s most pioneering, industry scale, fully digitally enabled, forging research platform at the University of Strathclyde’s Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), part of the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS). The new facility, FutureForge, puts the country
Pioneering forging research hub puts Scotland at the forefront of advanced engineering Read More »
Wylie & Bisset, Accountants and Business Advisers, is forecasting an explosion in the number of winding up orders and company insolvencies as HMRC tackles a massive backlog of debt by enlisting private debt collectors to pursue billions of pounds in unpaid taxes. Under Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s proposals, as part of a major crackdown spearheaded by
Wylie & Bisset forecasts an insolvency explosion Read More »
