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Welcome to Scottish Financial Enterprise

We are the representative body for Scotland's financial services industry

On behalf of our members, we advocate for a stronger, more inclusive and sustainable financial and related professional services industry that can play its part in solving the big challenges of our time, both locally and globally. Explore our website to find out more about us, our members and the financial services industry in Scotland

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Why join us?

Scottish Financial Enterprise are the recognised voice of the financial services industry in Scotland

Membership gives you the opportunity to have your voice heard on the topics that matter to you and your business.

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About Scottish Financial Enterprise

Scottish Financial Enterprise is the representative body for Scotland's financial services industry

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Latest News

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Scottish Financial Services Awards shortlist announced
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Scottish Financial Services Awards shortlist announced
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The shortlist for the 2026 Scottish Financial Services Awards, sponsored by EY, has been announced, recognising the outstanding talent, innovation and impact being delivered across Scotland’s financial and professional services sector. The annual awards celebrate the contribution of both organisations and individuals from across the industry.

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FCA Roundtable on AI and the Future of Financial Services
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FCA Roundtable on AI and the Future of Financial Services
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A recent SFE and Capco roundtable with FCA Chief Executive Nikhil Rathi explored how artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape financial services. The discussion covered the rise of agentic AI, the evolving regulatory landscape, operational resilience, accountability, skills and the challenge of balancing innovation with strong governance and consumer trust.

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Building the future of General Insurance in Scotland
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Building the future of General Insurance in Scotland
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SFE has launched a new General Insurance Sector Group, bringing together leaders from across Scotland’s insurance industry to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping the sector’s future. The group will focus on areas including AI and digital transformation, talent and skills, the changing risk landscape, climate resilience and financial wellbeing.

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#NoWrongPath Blog | Harry Meighan
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#NoWrongPath Blog | Harry Meighan
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Harry Meighan, Marketing Executive at Scottish Financial Enterprise, shares how an unexpected interest in business during his final year at school led him towards a career in marketing. He reflects on choosing an apprenticeship rather than university, beginning his career during the COVID-19 pandemic and discovering the value of learning through hands-on experience.

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Upcoming Events

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Securing the Financial Future of Scotland's Ageing Population
Sept 10
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Securing the Financial Future of Scotland's Ageing Population
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Join the IFoA and SFE for a panel discussion exploring the economic, financial and societal implications of Scotland’s ageing population, including how Scotland’s response compares with approaches being taken internationally.

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Simplify to Survive: The Challenge for Acquisition-Built Financial Services Firms
Sept 16
Roundtable
Simplify to Survive: The Challenge for Acquisition-Built Financial Services Firms
Roundtable

This invitation-only executive roundtable will bring together COOs and transformation leaders to explore how acquisition-led growth has created operational complexity across financial services.

Drawing on insights from Reinvigoration’s latest executive paper, the discussion will examine the impact of fragmented systems and processes, why transformation programmes often struggle to deliver lasting value, and how firms can simplify operations to strengthen resilience, support AI adoption and create the foundations for sustainable change.

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From Edinburgh to Everywhere: New approaches to distribution and investor diversification in UK asset management
Sept 17
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From Edinburgh to Everywhere: New approaches to distribution and investor diversification in UK asset management
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Explore the regulatory, commercial and market developments reshaping fund sales and distribution across the UK and Europe. The session will examine how asset managers can respond to changing investor expectations, regulatory reform and international competition, with a fireside chat featuring the FCA on key developments including Consumer Composite Investments, LTAFs, Consumer Duty and financial crime.

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The CDO Reality: Strengthening Data for AI Success and the Roadmap to Agentic AI
Sept 22
Roundtable
The CDO Reality: Strengthening Data for AI Success and the Roadmap to Agentic AI
Roundtable

IDC and Mastek invite senior data and technology leaders to an exclusive roundtable dinner exploring how financial services organisations can build AI-ready data foundations, strengthen governance and move from experimentation to measurable value. Hear expert insight from IDC’s Neil Ward-Dutton and discuss the practical transition from GenAI pilots to Agentic AI at scale.

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Beyond Vibe Coding: Governing the Next Era of AI engineering
Sept 29
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Beyond Vibe Coding: Governing the Next Era of AI engineering
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AI-assisted coding is rapidly moving beyond autocomplete and chat towards autonomous agents that can plan work, edit files, run commands and open pull requests.

This practical workshop explores the governance, security, cost, adoption and oversight risks of agentic development, with a live demonstration of how organisations can introduce AI coding tools in a controlled, auditable and responsible way.

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The Future of Financial Crime Webinar – AI, Data and the Next Generation of Controls
Oct 1
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The Future of Financial Crime Webinar – AI, Data and the Next Generation of Controls
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Explore how AI and data are reshaping financial crime prevention, from smarter detection and controls to the governance, transparency and data foundations needed to scale adoption responsibly.

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SFE Young Professionals Summit 2026
Oct 16
SFE Young Professionals Summit 2026

Join young professionals from across Scotland’s financial services industry for the inaugural SFE Young Professionals Summit, featuring sector insights, skills development, practical networking training and an evening panel and reception.

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Edinburgh Winter Reception
Nov 25
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Edinburgh Winter Reception
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Join SFE members and guests at the Edinburgh Winter Reception, hosted by Baillie Gifford, for an evening of refreshments, informal networking and the opportunity to connect with colleagues from across Scotland’s financial services community.

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Glasgow Winter Reception
Dec 3
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Glasgow Winter Reception
Receptions

Join SFE members and guests at the Glasgow Winter Reception, hosted at the Barclays Campus, for an evening of refreshments, informal networking and the opportunity to connect with colleagues from across Scotland’s financial services community.

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