Thursday 29 October · Hilton Glasgow
Celebrating the people and organisations shaping Scotland’s Financial & Professional Services Industry
Thursday 29 October · Hilton Glasgow
Celebrating the people and organisations shaping
Scotland's financial and professional services industry.
SCOTTISH FINANCIAL SERVICES AWARDS
Recognising the very best of our sector.
The Scottish Financial Services Awards 2026, proudly sponsored by EY, brought together 780 guests at the Hilton Glasgow on 29 October to celebrate the achievements of people and organisations across Scotland's financial and professional services industry.
Taking place during SFE's 40th anniversary year, the evening recognised the talent, innovation and impact making a difference across our sector and wider society.
780
Guests in attendance
8
Awards presented
£21,500
Raised for Childline so far
Meet this year's winners
Dame Susan Rice
Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
Dame Susan Rice received the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to Scotland’s financial services industry. As the first woman to lead a UK clearing bank, she has helped shape the sector through a distinguished career in banking, leadership and public service.
Shannon Macnamara
Rising Star Award Winner
Shannon Macnamara won the Rising Star Award in recognition of her exceptional career progression at Aberdeen Group, from school-leaver apprentice to Investment Analyst. Her achievements, commitment to professional development and dedication to supporting young people make her a deserving winner.
Future Asset
Skills & Inclusion Award Winner
Future Asset won the Skills & Inclusion Award for encouraging more young women to explore careers in financial services. Through educational programmes, competitions and events, it has helped thousands of schoolgirls develop their skills, confidence and career ambitions.
Zumo
Net Zero Award Winner
Zumo won the Net Zero Award for its work helping financial institutions measure, reduce and report on the environmental impact of their digital asset activities. Through its Oxygen toolkit, the Edinburgh-based company is supporting greater sustainability and transparency across the crypto industry.
Aberdeen & Baillie Gifford
Innovation Award Winner
Aberdeen Group and Baillie Gifford were joint winners of the Innovation Award for their pioneering approaches to pensions and investment management. Aberdeen's £1.2 billion Stagecoach transaction improved pension outcomes for 22,000 people, while Baillie Gifford launched the UK's first publicly available, fully native tokenised fund.
Nationwide
Changing Customer Needs Award Winner
Nationwide won the Changing Customer Needs Award for its commitment to protecting face-to-face banking across its 80 Scottish branches through its 2030 Branch Promise. Its initiatives also support vulnerable customers through accessible banking services, dementia support and programmes tackling digital exclusion.
Royal Bank of Scotland
Business Growth Award Winner
Royal Bank of Scotland's Accelerator won the Business Growth Award for helping Scottish start-ups grow through expert coaching, access to finance and strategic partnerships. With a commitment to supporting 5,000 start-ups in 2026, the programme is creating more opportunities for entrepreneurs across Scotland.
Addepar
Fintech Award Winner
Addepar won the Fintech Award for its work transforming wealth management through financial data, AI and automation. With innovation developed at its Edinburgh hub, its platform helps financial institutions around the world manage complex portfolios and make more informed investment decisions.
Highlights from the evening
A look back at some of the moments from this year's Scottish Financial Services Awards.
To view the full photo gallery, please use the password glasgow2026 when prompted.
OUR CHARITY PARTNER
Supporting Childline
This year's Awards supported Childline, which is also celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026.
Thank you to everyone who donated and helped support its vital work with children and young people.