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Scottish Friendly has appointed a new chair and two new non-executive directors to its board. John McGuigan, an industry veteran, has been named chair of the financial mutual. He takes over from David Huntley, who has been in the role for the past four years. McGuigan brings a profound understanding of the changing

Need-to-know Scottish business stories: John Wood Group, Springfield Properties, Scottish National Investment Bank, Shepherd and Wedderburn

Almost a third (31.5%) of consumers find planning financially for the long-term difficult, according to a report from Scottish Friendly and the Centre for Economics and Business Research.

Boss of Glasgow-based mutual says its been on a good journey

State-backed lender underlines ambition to return to full private ownership

Scottish Friendly has recorded its highest business sales in the mutual’s 162-year history. It reported record-breaking business sales of £51.1m in 2023, up from £47.7m the previous year. It said the latest figures were driven by a surge in protection sales as more people sought to protect their income and family

Parents and guardians have been casting aside opening Isas for themselves to priotitise opening a Junior Isa for their children.

What does the unexpected increase in inflation for December 2023 mean for your money?

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