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Day: 1 April 2015

Future Leaders campaign

Young entrepreneurs set global ambition

Future Leaders
An initiative which aims to create a new generation of leaders drew more than 170 established and would-be entrepreneurs to an event at Edinburgh Castle tonight. Chris van der Kuyl, chairmanRead More

As 'freedom' day looms...

Pensions-into-property warning for retirees

A property agency has urged retirees to tread carefully before being tempted into becoming landlords following the ‘liberation’ of pensions. With new retirees free from next week to spend theirRead More

Deal hailed for community spirit

Hearts becomes first UK club to have charity as shirt sponsor

Ann Budge
Hearts have become the first football club in the UK to sign a shirt sponsorship deal with a charity. The Tynecastle club announced a seven-figure three-year deal this morning. ItRead More

Scottish Export Awards

Peak Scientific scales heights as top exporter

Gas generation business Peak Scientific has been named Scottish Exporter of the Year. The Renfrewshire-based company secured the title from among 17 shortlisted firms who competed for six prizes. Peak Scientific, which has distributorsRead More

Wed City brief: new bank in stunning debut

Shares in challenger bank Shawbrook got off to a good start, soaring to 306p from the debut price of 290p. The bank expects to make waves in the small businessRead More

Yield produced for investors

Green bank half way to raising £1billion wind turbine fund

Shaun Kingsbury
The Green Investment Bank, which backs renewable energy projects, has raised almost half of the £1 billion target it set for the world’s first dedicated offshore wind fund. The EdinburghRead More

Mathewson will step down as chairman

Shawbrook valued at £725m on bank’s market debut

Challenger bank Shawbrook will be valued at £725 million and raise £90m when its shares begin trading on the London Stock Exchange today at 290p. Former Royal Bank of ScotlandRead More