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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

View our Sector Growth Strategy

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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#NoWrongPath 2026: Supporting Young People on Results Day and Beyond
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#NoWrongPath 2026: Supporting Young People on Results Day and Beyond
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As thousands of young people across Scotland receive their exam results today, our Chief Executive Sandy Begbie has written a piece reminding young people that there is no wrong path and that your willingness to learn, your mindset and your attitude to challenge matter just as much as exam results.

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#NoWrongPath 2026 Blog | Bruce Fleming, M&G
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#NoWrongPath 2026 Blog | Bruce Fleming, M&G
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As part of #NoWrongPath Week, Bruce Fleming, Digital Product Owner at M&G, shares how leaving school at 16, completing an apprenticeship and embracing opportunities beyond his day-to-day role helped him build a fulfilling career in financial services.

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SFE CEO calls for reset in relations between UK and Scottish government, to deliver on growth ambition
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SFE CEO calls for reset in relations between UK and Scottish government, to deliver on growth ambition
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Scottish Financial Enterprise’s growth strategy update shows Scotland’s financial and professional services sector has created 21,000 additional jobs since 2023, while increasing its economic contribution to £17.7 billion. Our chief executive Sandy Begbie CBE is calling on the UK and Scottish governments to work together to build on this progress and support further growth.

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My Career Ready Internship at SFE - Darcy Hunter McCallum
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My Career Ready Internship at SFE - Darcy Hunter McCallum
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In the blog, Darcy Hunter-McCallum reflects on her four-week Career Ready internship with SFE, sharing her experience of moving from school into her first office role. She looks back on the skills she developed, the meetings and projects she contributed to, and what she learned about working as part of a professional team.

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Upcoming Events

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SFE Young Professionals Summer Reception: Stories of Success & Setbacks
Aug 18
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SFE Young Professionals Summer Reception: Stories of Success & Setbacks
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Join SFE Young Professionals for an evening at the Library of Mistakes, exploring what the financial services sector can learn from the defining mistakes of the past and how those lessons continue to shape the industry today.

The event will also provide an opportunity to connect with fellow young professionals from across Scotland's financial services community, share perspectives and expand your professional network in an informal setting.

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Building Trusted Data Foundations for AI
Aug 19
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Building Trusted Data Foundations for AI
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Join SFE and Agile for a focused panel discussion exploring how financial services firms can strengthen data governance, improve data quality and build trusted foundations for AI. The session will bring together industry leaders to share practical approaches to meeting regulatory expectations, supporting innovation and improving AI readiness.

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Are We There Yet? An SFE GEN conversation on gender equality
Aug 24
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Are We There Yet? An SFE GEN conversation on gender equality
GEN Network

Marking International Women’s Day 2026, this SFE GEN event will explore four decades of progress for women in Scotland’s financial services sector and consider what more is needed to create lasting change.

Inspired by this year’s theme, Give to Gain, speakers will reflect on the impact of mentorship, advocacy, sponsorship and cultural change, while looking ahead to how individuals and organisations can help shape the next 40 years.

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AI Beyond the Pilot: Where Can Financial Institutions Create Value Without Losing Control?
Sept 1
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AI Beyond the Pilot: Where Can Financial Institutions Create Value Without Losing Control?
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Join Mastek and guest speakers for a practical session exploring how financial services organisations can move AI beyond pilot projects and scale it successfully across the enterprise. The discussion will cover where AI is delivering real value, why some initiatives stall, and the data, governance and operating model changes needed to support successful adoption.

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