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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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Financial services sector launches fresh skills action plan to prepare sector for AI revolution
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Financial services sector launches fresh skills action plan to prepare sector for AI revolution
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Scottish Financial Enterprise has launched an update to its skills action plan to help prepare the industry for rapid change in the wake of AI. The update comes as rapid advances in emerging technology and a competitive hiring landscape are reshaping the industry and seeks to highlight how best to prepare the workforce for an AI led world.

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SFE and Burness Paull join forces to sell Scotland to global firms
SFE and Burness Paull join forces to sell Scotland to global firms

Scottish Financial Enterprise and leading law firm Burness Paull have joined forces to launch a new guide for firms considering locating in Scotland. The guide aims to build momentum from Scotland’s Global Investment Summit, co-hosted by SFE and the Lord Mayor of London earlier this month, which brought global investors to Edinburgh to showcase the best of Scotland’s investment opportunities across three key sectors.

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SFE Announce New Deputy Chair 
SFE Announce New Deputy Chair 

We are delighted to announce that Rushad Abadan, Group General Counsel at Aberdeen Group, will become SFE deputy chair in place of Jackie Leiper who is retiring from Lloyds Banking Group later this year, effective from 1st January. Rushad will also chair the Nomination Committee. 

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Industry celebrates success at 2025 Scottish Financial Services Awards
Industry celebrates success at 2025 Scottish Financial Services Awards

The 2025 Scottish Financial Services Awards, sponsored by EY, took place in Edinburgh yesterday evening, celebrating the contribution of firms and individuals to Scotland’s world class finance industry over the past year.

The awards broke down into eight categories, with winners reflecting the sector’s ambitions for sustainable, inclusive growth and to have a positive impact on society. The full list of winners can be found here.

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Upcoming Events

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Edinburgh Winter Reception
Nov 26
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Edinburgh Winter Reception
Receptions

Join us for an evening of networking, conversation, and celebration at our Winter Member Reception in the heart of Edinburgh. This special end-of-year gathering offers the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow members, exchange ideas, and strengthen professional relationships in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

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SFE Young Professionals in conversation with Sandy Begbie
Nov 27
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SFE Young Professionals in conversation with Sandy Begbie
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In the next instalment of the SFE Young Professionals “In Conversation With” webinar series, we’re delighted to be talking to SFE CEO Sandy Begbie who will discuss his career journey, lessons learned and share advice he wishes he had heard earlier in his career.

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Glasgow Winter Reception
Dec 4
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Glasgow Winter Reception
Receptions

Join us for an evening of networking, conversation, and celebration at our Winter Member Reception in the heart of Glasgow. This special end of year gathering brings together members and industry colleagues for an opportunity to connect, share insights, and strengthen professional relationships in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

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Annual Breakfast Seminar: An Overview of the Economic Landscape with Economist Tom Pugh
Dec 10
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Annual Breakfast Seminar: An Overview of the Economic Landscape with Economist Tom Pugh
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We’re pleased to be co-hosting RSM’s Annual Breakfast Seminar with SFE, featuring RSM UK Economist, Tom Pugh. Following the success of last year’s event, this seminar will provide timely insights into the current state and outlook of the UK economy, with a particular focus on the implications for UK and Scottish businesses as we head into 2026.

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