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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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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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Independent Investment Management Initiative Members joins forces with Scottish Financial Enterprise
SFE Press Release
Independent Investment Management Initiative Members joins forces with Scottish Financial Enterprise
SFE Press Release

The Independent Investment Management Initiative (IIMI) and Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) have announced that they have joined forces to expand SFE’s representation of Scotland-based boutiques, enabling these firms to contribute directly to the implementation of SFE’s asset management strategy. The collaboration marks a significant milestone, strengthening the voice of independent investment managers in Scotland’s financial ecosystem.

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SFE Work Experience Blog | Maya Abadan
Blogs
SFE Work Experience Blog | Maya Abadan
Blogs

This summer, Scottish Financial Enterprise was pleased to host Maya Abadan for a week long internship as part of our commitment to nurturing future talent in Scotland’s financial and professional services sector.

As part of Maya’s internship with SFE, she wrote a short blog reflecting on her experience. You can read it here.

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Accelerating growth in Scotland’s financial services sector
Member News
Accelerating growth in Scotland’s financial services sector
Member News

Scotland’s financial services sector could boost GVA by 21% and create 16,000 new jobs by 2028, according to new research from EY.

The report highlights Scotland’s strengths in talent, innovation, and cost competitiveness but also outlines key barriers to growth, including high personal tax, limited R&D support, and challenges surrounding attracting top-tier international talent.

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Upcoming Events

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Payroll Reform 2026: The countdown to compliance has begun
Nov 5
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Payroll Reform 2026: The countdown to compliance has begun
Member Events

This interactive session brings together two leading compliance specialists who will unpack exactly what the Payroll Reform 2026 means, how you can mitigate your organisational risk to remain compliant, what could potentially put your business at risk, and what you must do to prepare.

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Customer Loyalty and Experience Index (CLIX) Webinar
Nov 6
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Customer Loyalty and Experience Index (CLIX) Webinar
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We would be delighted if you could join us to share the results of Grant Thornton’s 2025 Customer Loyalty and Experience Index (CLIX). A proprietary survey Grant Thornton has run annually since 2012 across over 100 UK financial services and retail brands.

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Inspiring Emerging Talent
Nov 12
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Inspiring Emerging Talent
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Calling all business and technology students, aspiring financial professionals, and industry innovators! Join Addepar and the University of Edinburgh for an evening dedicated to celebrating and empowering the next generation of talent in financial services.

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Investment Management: Choosing the Road Ahead
Nov 13
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Investment Management: Choosing the Road Ahead
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Emerging products such as private markets and ETFs, new investor segments, and technological disruption are creating new pathways for asset growth. Hear from industry experts at the crossroads of change and how they’re shaping their business strategy to suit a fast-changing industry.

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