Scottish Financial Enterprise

Scores of leaders from the world’s biggest companies have confirmed their attendance at Scotland’s Global Investment Summit in Edinburgh next week. The delegates, whose firms have a combined market capitalisation of well over £400billion, come from giants of global investment such

First Minister John Swinney and Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes will be attending Scotland’s Global Investment Summit in Edinburgh, hosted by Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) and the Lord Mayor of London. They will join other high-profile attendees – including the Governor of the Ba

Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) and the Independent Investment Management Initiative (IIMI) have formed a new partnership to bolster Scotland's independent investment firms. The collaboration strengthens the voice of independent investment managers in Scotland’s financial ecosystem. T

A host of high-profile figures from across business, academia and government will participate in Scotland’s Global Investment Summit next month, in one of the most significant gatherings of its type ever to take place in Scotland. The landmark summit, hosted by Scottish Financial Enterprise an

UK financial services leaders are calling on global investors to take a fresh look at Scotland’s key sectors in advance of Scotland’s global investment summit. The summit will take place in Edinburgh this October, hosted by Scottish Financial Enterprise and the Lord Mayor of London.

Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) has announced a fundraising partnership with cancer care charity Maggie’s for the 2025 Scottish Financial Services Awards. The awards, sponsored by EY, will take place in Edinburgh in October and are a flagship industry-wide celebration to recognise the cont

New figures from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have indicated a positive step towards greater financial inclusion in Scotland, with a reduction in the number of adults lacking a bank account. Data shows the percentage of Scots without a bank account has fallen from 3% to 2%. It could equate

Industry leaders have set out ambitious plans to unlock growth in Scotland’s globally-renowned asset management sector. Asset management was identified as a key engine for growth in the wider Sector Growth Strategy, 18 months ago. This new, focused plan outlines how Scotland’s deep exper

Following First Minister John Swinney's Programme for Government, Sandy Begbie CBE discusses the need the Scottish Government to progress beyond a business-friendly tone and implement tangible policies concerning tax, skills, and infrastructure to foster genuine economic growth and investment in Sco

Edinburgh has strengthened its position as a leading green financial centre, according to the latest Z/Yen Global Green Finance Index, the leading measure of international green financial centres. While Edinburgh's overall score was lower it has risen one place in the rankings to 18th, as centres ac

Edinburgh and Glasgow have strengthened their positions as prominent global financial centres, according to the latest Z/Yen Global Financial Centres Index. Edinburgh's improved score and Glasgow's impressive five-place jump underscores the continued growth of Scotland’s world-class financial

Business groups from Scotland and India have signed an agreement to build stronger links between financial services and fintech sectors in the two countries. The Memorandum of Understanding between Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FI

Two senior industry figures are to be appointed to the board of Scottish Financial Enterprise. Santander UK’s Andrew Wilson and Capco’s Roland Inglis were selected following a competitive process and bring extensive experience in industry and across Scottish public life to the SFE board.

Almost half of people in Scotland do not believe higher levels of personal taxation provide value for money for public services, according to a new poll by Survation for True North Advisors. Only 32% of people surveyed believed having higher income tax rates than the rest of the UK had delivered bet

Global technology consultancy Synechron has stepped up its partnership with Scottish Financial Enterprise after selecting Scotland as a new hub for business growth and innovation. Synechron joined Scottish Financial Enterprise in 2023, aiming to form new partnerships with academia and offer deep dom