Scottish Financial Enterprise

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

Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE), the trade body for Scotland’s financial and professional services industry, has enjoyed a record-breaking year in 2024. Membership of SFE has increased over the year by 10%, with the organisation now boasting 125 businesses in its network.

Scottish Financial Enterprise has selected Daniel-Pilley and Jess Insall to co-chair the organisation’s flagship Young Professionals Network. Jess is a Pensions Consultant at EY and has been a Chartered Accountant since 2024, with experience at Steedman and Co and Johnston Carmichael. She has

The chief executive of Scottish Financial Enterprise, Sandy Begbie CBE FRSE, has received the Freedom of the City of London, in recognition of his significant contribution to Scotland’s financial and professional services sector. At the helm of the SFE since October 2020, he previously led the

Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) has called on the Scottish Government to reverse its diverging income tax policy, warning that it is harming the economy. The financial and professional services industry organisation welcomed the Scottish Government’s focus on economic growth but urged mini

Scotland's finance sector is set to host a major summit next year to attract global investment and showcase key Scottish sectors like green energy, life sciences, and space. The Scottish Investor Summit, organised by Scottish Financial Enterprise and supported by The City of London Corporation, is s

Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) has launched a new skills hub that will help thousands of Scots better understand the jobs and careers available in the financial services industry, helping them identify the right opportunities and apply for roles. The new getinto.finance digital platform, which

Lloyds Banking Group’s Jackie Leiper has been appointed as deputy chair of Scottish Financial Enterprise. Ms Leiper brings over 25 years’ experience in financial services to the role. She joined Lloyds Banking Group in 2010 and is currently the firm’s chief customer and distributio

Scotland’s two largest cities have both improved their position in the latest Z/Yen Global Green Finance Index, underlining Scotland’s global reputation and potential in green finance. Edinburgh climbed five places to 19th, while Glasgow jumped eight places to 36th London also retained i

Scotland is aiming to position itself as a global centre for green and sustainable finance and investment, with Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes spearheading efforts to collaborate with financial institutions. A new report from the Scottish Taskforce for Green and Sustainable Financial Services mak

Scotland's financial and related professional services sector is a key engine of growth, employing 149,000 people and contributing 10% to the national economy in 2022, according to TheCityUK. According to its ‘Enabling growth across the UK 2024’ report, Scotland remains one of Europe&rsq