Sector Group
Credit Unions
“Chair quote to be supplied — one or two sentences on why the group matters and why members should get involved.”
Chair: David Ross, Glasgow Credit Union
Objective
To establish a community focussed on action, making a difference to support SFE and the reputation of the Banking sector in Scotland and beyond.
Strategic Focus
Reduce the number of unbanked people in Scotland’s communities
Provide insight to stakeholders and government on the economy
Working together to reduce fraud and improve cyber security across the industry
2026 Strategic Delivery
Schools banking pilot, delivered via the Banking group
SMP education sessions
Economic overview for Government, as required
Activity
Stood up the Fraud and Cyber Security workstream, led by Derek Johnstone, Scottish Building Society, who will feed in regular updates to the Banking Steering Group.
Schools Banking Pilot, a strategic deliverable under the CCN strategy, will launch in June with financial literacy accredited modules delivered alongside the opening of a bank account. This will be repeated in December with the intention of a roll-out across Scotland.
Advice/Guidance roundtable with Burness Paull.
Working in collaboration with the Wealth Management Group and Life & Pensions Group on advice/guidance regulation and targeted support.
Group Scope
Members
Cross-Group Collaboration
Latest news
For Scottish Careers Week, we're highlighting Gabriel Kane's journey from self-taught software engineer to Lead AI Engineer at 2i. Having started his career at just 16, Gabriel now leads the development of AI-driven solutions, helping businesses across financial services and beyond improve efficiency, software testing and quality assurance.
Meet Nicole Mallare, a second-year Financial Services Graduate Apprentice based in Edinburgh. Working as a Programme Manager in Fund Services Operations while studying towards her degree, Nicole shares how her apprenticeship has helped her build confidence, develop professional skills and industry connections, and discover new career opportunities.
As part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week, we hear from Cameron Clancy, a third-year Graduate Software Development Apprentice at JPMorganChase in Glasgow, about his journey from school into financial services, combining university study with hands-on experience and the opportunities apprenticeships offer to develop skills and build a career.
Upcoming events
Join SFE and Capco at The Scotsman Hotel in Edinburgh for an evening exploring the future of wealth and asset management. Through a presentation and panel discussion, industry experts will examine how evolving regulation, changing client expectations and product innovation are reshaping the sector. The event will also explore the technology, governance and operating models needed to support sustainable growth, followed by networking with professionals from across the industry.
As COP31 approaches, this event will explore some of the most exciting climate and sustainability solutions being developed and deployed across Scotland, highlighting practical examples of innovation, investment and collaboration that are already delivering progress and helping to shape a more sustainable future.
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.
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.