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05 August 2025
In this video, Chris Fleming, Deputy Chief Investment Officer at Square Mile, discusses their views on the global economic backdrop and investor sentiment, as well as what is happening in bond and equity markets.
05 August 2025
Hospitality pay pressures and the challenge of wage equalityAs industrial action dominates headlines across sectors, a quieter but significant milestone has emerged in the UK hospitality industry: the first major hotel strike in over 45 years. While resident doctors debate fair pay in the NHS, young hospitality workers are raising their voices over age-based pay disparities.
28 July 2025
Trump’s Scotland visit is an unexpected reminder we still need the North SeaSince the release of Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce’s 41st Energy Transition report in May, the same views have continued to reverberate across boardrooms, industry panels and strategic documents: the UK must accelerate progress on energy transition, investment and long-term policy clarity as soon as possible.
25 July 2025
Counting down to Scotland’s first tourist tax – let’s put business first for Bonnie Scotland’s sakeIt will be applied to all paid overnight accommodation at a rate of 5% on the first five days and used to pay for public services that deliver a better visitor experience – from emptying overflowing bins to pepping up pavements that have seen better days thanks to increased footfall. It will also support Edinburgh’s culture, heritage and events, ensuring it remains a global destination of note.
08 July 2025
Building a scalable finance function for venture capital fund managersAs venture capital fund managers navigate the complex world of fund structuring, compliance, and investor relations, the importance of a well-designed finance function cannot be overstated. At Johnston Carmichael, with our network stretching across Scotland to London and beyond, we can support fund managers in setting up and scaling finance operations that meet both immediate and long-term goals.
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