Scottish Financial Enterprise’s growth strategy update shows Scotland’s financial and professional services sector has created 21,000 additional jobs since 2023, while increasing its economic contribution to £17.7 billion. Our chief executive Sandy Begbie CBE is calling on the UK and Scottish governments to work together to build on this progress and support further growth.

Edinburgh has risen in the latest Z/Yen Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), climbing four places to rank 28th globally. The move sees Scotland’s capital break back into the world’s top 30 financial hubs, reinforcing its reputation as a premier destination for asset management and Fintech.