Scottish Financial News

Beeks Financial Cloud Group has announced a 22% increase in revenue, rising from £12.96 million to £15.79m for the six months ending 31 December 2024.

Companies House has taken a step towards greater certainty about who is filing information on behalf of companies. 

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) is set to join forces with commercial law firm Davidson Chalmers Stewart LLP in one of the most significant deals in both firms’ history. Irwin Mitchell – Fraser Gillies – Laura Irvine – Andrew Chalmers – Mark Higgins #scottishfinancialnews #manda #scottishbusiness #lawfirm #mergersandacquisitions

Capital Credit Union UK (CCU) has recorded its highest-ever monthly intake of new members in its 35-year history, thanks to formal partnerships with Scotland’s sporting community and the greener energy supply chain. Samantha Homer, CA, DEEU #scottishfinancialnews #scottishbusiness #creditunion

AAB has announced Derek Mair as the new head of office for its Aberdeen branch, effective 1 April 2025. Graeme Allan #scottishfinancialnews #scottishbusiness #accountancy #accountants #appointments #financialservices #appointment #promotion #aberdeenbusiness #financialservicesindustry #accounting

UK private bank Hampden has relocated its Edinburgh headquarters and rebranded from Hampden & Co to Hampden Bank. Tracey Davidson #scottishfinancialnews #banking #edinburghbusiness #scottishbusiness #privatebank #rebrand

EY is set to implement a significant partner redundancy round, potentially the largest in decades, as the firm grapples with a prolonged downturn in professional services.

Edinburgh-based LOOP Agencies is set to become Scotland’s earliest employee-owned trust (EOT) this month, marking a significant milestone for the fast-growing marketing firm. Ed Vickers – Vicky Hope – Lindsays – Ownership Associates UK #scottishbusiness #employeeownership #employeeowned #scottishfinancialnews #edinburghbusiness

Inverness-based Aurora Energy Services has secured approximately £3 million in energy contracts, just four months after launching its integrated services division.

Commercial property rent disputes between landlords and occupiers in Scotland saw a decrease in 2024, despite continued rises in prime rents across major occupier markets, according to new Knight Frank analysis.