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Google staff prevented the company from developing facial recognition software for the US military (Picture: David McNew/AFP via Getty Images)

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Graeme Williams of KPMG: 'Last year was a tough one for the investment market globally, but it’s no fluke that Scotland bucked the downward trend.'

Scottish private equity outperforms rest of UK after deals hit five-year high

Knight Frank said Edinburgh’s occupier market dynamics continue to bolster interest in the city.

2022 sees further recovery in Scotland's commercial property investment market

'If a company wants investment in the bank by September 2023, it will have to start raising in January,' says the Raising Partners boss. Picture: Elaine Livingstone.

Firms will have to get 'scrappy' to lock down funding in 2023

Investors will also be keen to see whether Next has noted an increase in shoppers using credit options to fund their purchases. Picture: contributed.

City forecast: high-street stalwart Next expected to report Q4 sales drop

Much of the growth in auction sales in 2022 was driven by demand for Scotch whisky costing between £100 and £1,000, which is typically home to younger investors as well as gift buyers.

Global demand for fine whiskies surges amid stock market turmoil

Colin Grant, Ross Lynn and Tom Cooper from Glengarry Community Benefit Society have opened up a share offer to build six off-grid eco cabins which will in turn fund projects that will create jobs, income and opportunities for local people in Lochaber.

'Fragile' Highland community seeks investors with £500 for tourism business

Royal Mail recently said it will consult on up to 6,000 redundancies as part of efforts to reduce full-time roles by 10,000, blaming industrial action for huge financial losses.

Royal Mail looks to cut letter deliveries as strike action leads to big losses

Elon Musk is set to buy Twitter in a $44bn deal.

Elon Musk visits Twitter headquarters carrying bathroom sink

'Scotland has a long history of ground-breaking innovation, and I’m proud to follow in those footsteps,' says Ava Innes founder Joan Johnston. Picture: Paul Campbell.

Elgin luxury textiles firm Ava Innes looking to sew up six-figure investment

Investors are said to need the cash to cope with soaring household bills. Picture: Jon Savage

Armchair investors cash in investments to cope with cost-of-living pressures

The shift to renewable power-generation is well under way, but more effort is needed to 'make a serious dent in' CO2 production globally, says Mr Richardson. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP/via Getty Images.

Broad shoulders of industry can provide decarbonisation muscle - comment

The UK’s FTSE100 was the only market to remain below its pre-pandemic value during 2021 (Picture: Carl Court/Getty Images)

What do the financial markets tell us about Brexit Britain? – David McMillan

A survey of more than 800 UK-based investors, all of whom have investments worth in excess of £10,000, excluding their property, savings and pensions, found that less than half consider sustainable investing to be a priority in their portfolio management. Picture: Jon Savage

Investors give cold shoulder to sustainable investments despite COP26

With stocks of rare and aged whisky in short supply, prices are expected to rise in 2022. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images.

Whisky investors will have much to toast in 2022, say experts

Mark Sterritt, UK Network Director, Scotland at the British Business Bank

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Aberdeen-headquartered FirstGroup operates one of the biggest bus fleets in the UK. Picture: John Devlin

FirstGroup 'more resilient and flexible' but road ahead remains bumpy

Vodafone, which has seen little change in its share price over the past year, is due to release its half-year results.

Investors look to Vodafone to dial up the right numbers

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A Squid Game-themed cryptocurrency has scammed investors - here's what happened

Chalet Sapphire, Morzine, France, £28,700-£53,300 per week. Picture: Yves Garneau

Luxury viewings: Choose a cool crib to chill out in

The period property at 37 Albyn Place in Aberdeen, which was extended in the mid-1990s and vacated by accountancy major KPMG last year, is said to have been 'comprehensively refurbished and reconfigured to provide energy efficient multi-let office accommodation'.

Refurbished Aberdeen office expected to sell for almost £4m in market boost

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Doug Crawford: Investment focus and priorities shift in response to pandemic and...

FirstGroup seals deal to offload iconic US Greyhound business to focus on UK

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg pictured during a demonstration of European youths to demand political action concerning climate change, organised by 'Youth for Climate', Friday 06 March 2020 in Brussels. BELGA PHOTO CHARLOTTE GEKIERE (Photo by CHARLOTTE GEKIERE/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

Why global asset managers need to think Green - Betsy Williamson

Andy Simpson and David Robertson, Rare Whisky 101. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Investors toast rare Scotch whisky market amid forecast for record-breaking year

Nicola Sturgeon is playing political games over the timing of any future referendum on Scottish independence (Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)

Sturgeon is playing political games with Scotland's future – Murdo Fraser MSP

The chain has been a major beneficiary of increased spending by homeowners during lockdown. Picture: contributed.

Dunelm set to confirm pandemic-related sales boost

People queue outside the flagship Scottish Primark store on Princes Street in Edinburgh after it reopened following the initial spring 2020 lockdown. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Primark sales in focus amid hopes of summer stock clear-out

Wood to reveal momentum in key markets

Halfords is set for another bumper trading announcement when it updates shareholders later this week. Picture: Yui Mok/PA

Bike boom sees Halfords profits move up a gear

SCHWELM, GERMANY - JANUARY 10: Water pours down from the water tap on January 10, 2007 in Schwelm, Germany. (Photo Illustration by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)

Figures show sustainability is good for business - Michelle Hawkins

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Natwest has issued a warning over cryptocurrency scams (Getty Images)

NatWest issues warning over cryptocurrency scams – how to avoid being conned

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Scotland's deposit return scheme and the private firm tasked with administering it have been the focus of intense criticism in recent weeks. Picture: PA

Anger as 'outrageous' pay for senior execs behind deposit return scheme revealed

Peter Murrell is under mounting pressure

Euan McColm: SNP took its supporters for granted, and the rest of us for fools

Nicola Sturgeon and her husband Peter Murrell pictured in 2016

Nicola Sturgeon says it was right for her husband to quit