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Financial services companies show resilience to market conditions and remain positive for 2008
Scotland’s financial services industry is showing real resilience in the face of the current difficult economic and market conditions. The latest industry survey from Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) and Capgemini shows that SFE member companies remain confident about their prospects during the final quarter of 2007 and into 2008.
Date: 17-12-2007
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New '5 for Life' retirement solution wins The Innovators
The winners of The Innovators, the awards initiative from Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) in association with Ernst & Young, were announced at a high profile awards ceremony in Edinburgh yesterday evening (Tuesday 29 November). Now in its third year, The Innovators once again has an impressive showcase of finalists, demonstrating the ongoing innovative developments taking place across all areas of Scotland’s financial services industry.
Date: 30-11-2007
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SFE appoints new chief executive
Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) has today announced the appointment of Mr Owen Kelly as its new Chief Executive. Mr Kelly is currently Director of Communications at the Scottish Government and will take up his new role on 14th January 2008.
Date: 29-11-2007
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Scottish financial services being promoted in Japan
Gordon Arthur, Interim Chief Executive of Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE), is participating in a trade mission to Tokyo where he is attending a series of high level meetings and events.
Date: 06-11-2007
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SFE strengthens board with two new appointments
Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE), the independent body for Scotland’s financial services industry, has further strengthened its board of directors with two appointments. Hywel Ball, Ernst & Young’s Managing Partner for Scotland, and Adrian Grace, Managing Director of Bank of Scotland’s Corporate Division, join the board which now comprises ten senior figures from across the industry.
Date: 11-10-2007
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Outlook remains positive for financial services despite some reduction in short term confidence
The latest industry survey from Scottish Financial Enterprise shows that 42 per cent of responding companies expect their business prospects to improve in Q3 2007 while 55 per cent are confident in the year ahead.
Date: 10-09-2007
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SFE annouces departure of Chief Executive
It is with regret that Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) announces the resignation of Chief Executive, Andrew Silverman due to unforeseen ill health with effect from 31 July 2007. SFE wishes Mr Silverman well for the future and will now begin the search for a new Chief Executive.
Date: 02-08-2007
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SFE announces new Chief Executive
Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) has appointed Andrew Silverman, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Director of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), to take over as Chief Executive from Amanda Harvie when she leaves the organisation on 30 June.
Date: 16-05-2007
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New forum launched to promote financial services innovation
Scottish Financial Enterprise, in association with Scottish Enterprise, has launched Fast Forward: The Financial Services Futures Forum, a new initiative to promote innovative thought leadership within Scotland’s financial services industry.
Date: 17-04-2007
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Standard Life's Customer Service MD joins SFE board
Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE), the independent body that supports and represents the interests of Scotland’s financial services industry, has appointed John Gill, Managing Director, Customer Service for Standard Life Assurance Limited, to its board of directors.
Date: 11-04-2007
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Unique financial services partnership puts Scotland ahead
The press release issued following the launch by First Minister Jack McConnell of the second year annual report of the Financial Services Advisory Board (FiSAB) on the delivery of the Strategy for the Financial Services Industry in Scotland, which took place at a Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) organised business breakfast in Edinburgh.
Date: 30-03-2007
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Scotland's financial services industry confident about business prospects for 2007 but fierce competition is expected
The majority of companies across Scotland’s financial services industry expect their business prospects to improve this year according to the latest survey from Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) and Capgemini.
Date: 28-03-2007
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SFE comment on the 2007 Budget
Scottish Financial Enterprise welcomes the Chancellor's commitment to reform the UK's business tax system.
Date: 21-03-2007
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New service offers boost for financial services recruitment
Scottish Financial Enterprise has joined forces with eFinancialCareers to launch a new website portal that promotes financial services career opportunities based in Scotland.
Date: 27-02-2007
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Amanda Harvie to leave SFE in June after four successful years
Amanda Harvie, chief executive of Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE), has decided to leave SFE at the end of June to move on to the next stage of her career after leading the organisation for four successful years.
Date: 16-02-2007
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Break-through cashless solution for small payments is winner of The Innovators 2006
A revolutionary new solution for making small payments of under £10 without the need for cash is the winner of The Innovators, the awards initiative from Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) in partnership with Ernst & Young that celebrates outstanding innovation in financial services. The Royal Bank of Scotland’s Contactless Payment by Card (‘Contactless’) technology took the overall prize thanks to its potential to transform how small payment transactions are undertaken around the world.
Date: 01-12-2006
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SFE welcomes Commissioner McCreevy to Scotland and calls for early delivery of fund management priorities
Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE), the industry body for the financial services industry in Scotland, has welcomed Commissioner Charlie McCreevy, EU Commissioner for the Internal Market and Services, to Edinburgh today (Monday 20 November 2006) for a series of discussions with financial services industry leaders.
Date: 20-11-2006
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SFE response to EU White Paper on investment funds
Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) today welcomed the publication of the EU White Paper on Enhancing the Single Market Framework for Investment Funds.
Date: 16-11-2006
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Increase in business volumes for fifth successive quarter underlines confidence of Scotland's financial services industry
The latest Quarterly Survey from Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) and Capgemini shows that a majority of companies within Scotland’s financial services industry reported increased business for the fifth consecutive quarter. The survey shows that in Q2 2006 61% of companies increased business volumes and nearly half reported a rise in employee numbers. However, statutory legislation and regulation has become a much greater concern for businesses.
Date: 15-09-2006
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First Minister launches Strategy for the Financial Services Industry in Scotland Annual Report
First Minister Jack McConnell launched the first year report on the Strategy for the Financial Services Industry in Scotland at a business breakfast organised by Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) in Edinburgh.
Date: 15-05-2006
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