Angela McCann has been appointed Head of Glasgow at Morgan Stanley. Angela brings over two decades of experience with the firm, including nine years in New York, and will continue in her role as Head of Glasgow Finance alongside her new responsibilities.

We're delighted to announce that international law firm Addleshaw Goddard has strengthened its partnership with SFE in a year which sees the firm grow even further in Scotland, moving into prime new offices in both Edinburgh and Glasgow.

A new report from TheCityUK and PwC calls for faster, more decisive action to strengthen the UK’s competitiveness as a global financial centre. Download the report here.

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.

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.

Heriot-Watt University has announced a strategic collaboration with J.P. Morgan for the provision of multiple Graduate Apprenticeship positions, based in Edinburgh, a positive step in addressing the pressing demand for generating new talent for Scotland’s financial services sector.