Scotland’s asset management industry is harnessing AI, data, and university partnerships to drive innovation and efficiency. With Edinburgh managing over £500bn in assets, leaders aim to double assets under management to £1 trillion by 2030, cementing Scotland’s position as a global financial hub.

Click here to read what our CEO, Sandy Begbie had to say on the new Programme for Government.

The SFE Data & AI Steering Group has outlined nine key principles to guide the responsible use of this technology, emphasizing transparency, ethics, security, and continuous innovation. By following these guidelines, the industry can unlock AI’s full potential while maintaining the trust of customers, regulators, and society.

Click here to read what our CEO, Sandy Begbie had to say on the Chancellor’s Spring Statement.

We’re looking for a Senior Office Administrator who will support the whole team with tasks ranging from general office admin, member platform management, meeting support to helping with organisation and coordination of member events. This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody to develop their skills and grow their network within Scotland’s financial services industry. Apply now.

Edinburgh and Glasgow have boosted their positions as leading global financial centres, according to the latest Z/Yen Global Financial Centres Index, the leading measure of international financial centres.

Scotland’s financial services sector has this week launched a new report into the evolving needs of customers, and how the sector is responding to changes in the economic, regulatory and industry landscape.

SFE alongside the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) have signed an agreement to build stronger links between financial services and fintech sectors in the two countries.

As the world faces shifting political landscapes and economic pressures, what does 2025 hold for the journey to net-zero? From the impact of US policy shifts to breakthroughs in green technology, the SFE YP Climate Change & Journey to Net-Zero workstream explores how the financial sector can drive sustainability forward in this insight piece.

Roland Inglis and Andrew Wilson are to be appointed to the board of Scottish Financial Enterprise, following a competitive process and bring extensive experience in industry and across Scottish public life to the SFE board.

Global technology consultancy Synechron has stepped up its partnership with Scottish Financial Enterprise after selecting Scotland as a new hub for business growth and innovation.  

Our end of year member update rounds up another busy few months for our industry. It also provides some key facts about our reach, engagement and influence in 2024.

In our latest SFE YP blog, Jason Stewart, product and proposition manager at Barclays highlights the importance of Scotland’s peatlands in our journey towards net-zero emissions and why the restoration of our peatlands must be at the heart of this effort.

Scottish Financial Enterprise has selected Daniel-Pilley and Jess Insall to co-chair the organisation’s flagship Young Professionals Network

We’re calling on the Scottish Government to recognise its income tax policy is not working and take action in next week’s budget to address growing divergence between Scotland and the rest of the UK.

We recently launched a new investment summit beginning next year alongside The City of London Corporation which will provide Scotland with a unique platform to showcase our key strengths in areas such as financial and professional services, green energy, life sciences and space as well as the attractiveness of doing business here in Scotland.

With the dust settled on last week’s budget and as we look towards the upcoming Scottish budget, Sandy takes stock of the what this budget means for business in The Times.

The 2024 Scottish Financial Services Awards, sponsored by EY, took place in Glasgow last night, celebrating the contribution of firms and individuals to Scotland’s world class finance industry over the past year.

SFE YP is looking to recruit a new Chairperson to lead and inspire our network; to play a primary role in shaping the network’s strategy and trajectory for the years ahead; and to act as the face and voice of the organisation across the industry.

SFE issues response to UK budget calling on government to do more to drive economic growth