Scottish Financial Services Awards shortlist announced
The shortlist for the annual Scottish Financial Services Awards, sponsored by EY, has been announced, reflecting the breadth of talent, innovation and impact across the industry over the past year.
The flagship industry celebration recognises the contribution that both firms and their people have made to the financial services and wider society.
Last year’s sold-out event welcomed a record 730 guests from across the sector and this year’s event in Glasgow looks set to sell out yet again.
Speaking following the announcement of the shortlist, Sue Dawe, SFE chair said: “Every year, I am struck by the exceptional calibre of talent and the ambition behind the innovative, world-leading projects being designed, developed and delivered in Scotland.
“These achievements demonstrate the positive contribution our sector makes far beyond financial services, and our winners, nominees and the wider industry should be proud of what they are delivering.”
Sandy Begbie, CEO of SFE, added: “The strength and diversity of this year’s shortlist is a testament to the talent, innovation and global ambition that exists across Scotland’s financial and professional services sector.
“From developing new technologies and driving economic growth to delivering meaningful benefits for communities, the breadth of work being recognised shows the important role our sector plays in shaping Scotland’s future. I would like to congratulate everyone who has been shortlisted and recognise the contribution of all those working across the industry.”
A full list of those shortlisted can be found below:
Business Growth
Shortlist
Bank of Scotland Foundation
Hampden Bank
Scottish National Investment Bank
Royal Bank of Scotland - The Accelerator
Changing Customer Needs
Shortlist
Bank of Scotland Community Bank Digital Ambassadors
Edinburgh Futures Institute & Young Scot
Mylo from Aegon
Nationwide
Tesco Insurance
Fintech
Shortlist
Addepar
Baillie Gifford
Scottish Building Society & MaltedAi
Zumo
Innovation
Shortlist
Aberdeen - in partnership with the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
Aberdeen - Stagecoach Pensions Transaction
Baillie Gifford
BlackRock
Lloyds Banking Group - Fraud Protection with Agentic AI
Net Zero
Shortlist
Aberdeen - in partnership with the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
Lloyds Banking Group
Zumo
Rising Star
Shortlist
Aarron Martin, BlackRock
Gabriel Kane, 2i
Jason Stewart, Barclays
Shannon Macnamara, Aberdeen Group
Will Rigg, Rathbones
Skills & Inclusion
Shortlist
Barclays - Military Talent Strategy
BlackRock
Future Asset
HSBC Scotland Financial Education Team
Morgan Stanley Glasgow Young Professionals Network