Tech Talk: Bill Magee As to be expected Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales pitches have extended way beyond their envisaged respective 24-hour life spans. Ce la vie. Now, what I’m about to suggest, on the run up to Christmas Day, I realise I’m risking cries of “Bah Humbug”. Especially when I have the audacity […]
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Parliament cannot afford Watt’s China crisis to linger over new bank
As I See It: Terry Murden Scotland’s new National Investment Bank is not yet in business but is already attracting some unwanted attention, not least from those who have an issue with its top appointment. Scottish Labour is questioning the hiring of Willie Watt, veteran of the corporate finance and fund management industry, as the […]
HNH Group holds party for clients at Portrait Gallery
HNH Group, a recently launched corporate finance business in Edinburgh, held a reception for clients and colleagues at the National Portrait Gallery. Two hundred guests attended the event and were welcomed by Neal Allen, director, and Craig Holmes, managing director, who flew in from the firm’s Belfast head office. Among those attending were entrepreneurs and […]
Labour wants to transform Britain, but can we afford it?
As I See It: Terry Murden For three years businesses have been told to prepare for the potential upheaval of Brexit and the ultimate test of a No Deal exit from the EU. But a potentially more disruptive challenge is looming that could put any new trade deal negotiations in the shade: a Jeremy Corbyn […]
Campaigner using sport to score a few home truths
Mel Young has been a tireless campaigner for social justice and giving people their lives back. He’s called a social entrepreneur, though he’s probably happy just seeing a smile back on the faces of those he has helped regain their self-esteem and sense of worth. He is co-founder and president of the Big Issue and […]