Policy Issues
The Strategy for the Financial Services Industry in Scotland 2008 Annual Report
Third year annaul report from the Financial Services Advisory Board (FiSAB), the partnership of government, industry and trade unions, working together to deliver the Strategy for the Financial Services Industry in Scotland.
Date: 12-07-2008
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Fast Forward - Talent Priorities Paper
This paper was released following the inaugural roundtable discussion event held for Fast Forward: The Financial Services Futures Forum. The paper looks at measures that can be taken to help ensure a sustainable talent pool for Scotland's financial services industry.
Date: 13-08-2007
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Increasing Scotland's global competitiveness: priorities for the new Scottish Parliament
This MSPs' briefing has been prepared by Scottish Financial Enterprise to summarise the key facts about Scotland’s financial services industry and the priorities that the industry would like the Scottish Parliament to address in its third term, to the benefit of all who live and work in Scotland.
Date: 11-04-2007
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The Strategy for the Financial Services Industry in Scotland 2007 Annual Report
Second year annaul report from the Financial Services Advisory Board (FiSAB), the partnership of government, industry and trade unions, working together to deliver the Strategy for the Financial Services Industry in Scotland.
Date: 30-03-2007
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SFE responds to the Home Office/FCO consultation on a new Points Based System for immigration
The Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) response to the Home Office and Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) Consultation on a New Charging Regime for Immigration & Nationality Fees.
Date: 22-12-2006
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Response from SFE to the Consultation on the Demerger of Careers Scotland from Scottish Enterprise
The Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) response to the Scottish Executive Consultation on the Demerger of Careers Scotland from Scottish Enterprise, highlighting the promotion of Scotland's financial services industry.
Date: 11-09-2006
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SFE response to the consultation on Scotland's National Transport Strategy
The Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) response to the Scottish Executive review of Scotland's National Transport Strategy highlighting the areas of concern to the financial services industry.
Date: 18-07-2006
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Response from SFE to consultation on extending employers' freedoms
Scottish Financial Enterprise's (SFE's) response to the HM Treasury consultation - Extending Employers' Freedoms: facilitating financial promotions in the workplace.
Date: 14-06-2006
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SFE response to European Commission's consultation on VAT
Response from Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) to the European Commission’s Consultation Paper on modernising Value Added Tax (VAT) obligations for financial services and insurances.
Date: 09-06-2006
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SFE response to the Davidson Review
Scottish Financial Enterprise's (SFE's) response to the Davidson Review of the Implementation on EU Legislation.
Date: 25-05-2006
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The Strategy for the Financial Services Industry in Scotland 2006 Annual Report
FiSAB was established a year ago to deliver the Strategy for the Financial Services Industry in Scotland. In the first year it has undertaken work to improve the business environment for financial services companies based in Scotland focussing on improvements to transport and communications infrastructure, skills development and supply, the cost and ease of doing business from Scotland, supporting innovation in the industry, and raising the profile of Scotland’s strengths in financial services.
Date: 15-05-2006
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The enhancement of the EU framework for investment funds
Response from Scottish Financial Enterprise to the European Commission's Green Paper on investment management.
Date: 15-11-2005
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Banknote issue arrangements in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scottish Financial Enterprise's (SFE's) response to the Treasury consultation document 'Banknote issue arrangements in Scotland and Northern Ireland'.
Date: 14-10-2005
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Response from SFE to the Scottish Executive's White Paper: Modernising the Planning System
Comments from Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) on the Scottish Executive's proposals to reform the planning system in Scotland.
Date: 16-09-2005
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Proposed St. Andrew's Day Bank Holiday (Scotland) Bill
Scottish Financial Enterprise evidence to the Scottish Parliament Enterprise and Environment Committee.
Date: 24-08-2005
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Response from SFE to the European Commission's Green Paper on Financial Services Policy (2005-2010)
Comments from Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) on the proposals contained within the European Commission's Green Paper relating to its new financial services policy priorities and approach to regulation of the industry.
Date: 01-08-2005
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The Connectivity Needs of Scotland's Financial Services Industry
Report published by Scottish Financial Enterprise. Includes the results of its survey of the financial services industry's transport priorities and recommendations for an overarching transport and economic development strategy to support the industry's continuing growth in Scotland.
Date: 21-04-2005
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A Strategy for the Financial Services Industry in Scotland
The vision and strategy to be delivered by the Scottish Executive and the industry working together in a unique initiative with the aim of developing Scotland's position as a leading international financial centre.
Date: 17-03-2005
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A Strategy for the Financial Services Industry in Scotland: First Year implementation Plan
An outline of the initial actions that will be taken to deliver the shared government/industry vision and strategy.
Date: 17-03-2005
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Scottish Financial Enterprise response to Scottish Executive consultation on rights of appeal in planning
Why it would be detrimental to the financial services industry and the economy of Scotland to extend rights of appeal on planning applications to third parties.
Date: 30-07-2004
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