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Welcome to Scottish Financial Enterprise

We are the representative body for Scotland's financial services industry

On behalf of our members, we advocate for a stronger, more inclusive and sustainable financial and related professional services industry that can play its part in solving the big challenges of our time, both locally and globally. Explore our website to find out more about us, our members and the financial services industry in Scotland

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Why join us?

Scottish Financial Enterprise are the recognised voice of the financial services industry in Scotland

Membership gives you the opportunity to have your voice heard on the topics that matter to you and your business.

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About Scottish Financial Enterprise

Scottish Financial Enterprise is the representative body for Scotland's financial services industry

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SFE Announce new board member
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SFE Announce new board member
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SFE can today announce that Emma Noble, Group Director Conduct, Compliance and Operational Risk (CCOR) at Lloyds Banking Group has joined its board. Emma replaces Jackie Leiper who stepped down from the position at the end of 2025.

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No time to lose: Reasserting UK leadership in financial and related professional services
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No time to lose: Reasserting UK leadership in financial and related professional services
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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.

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SFE Announce New Chair of Wealth Management Group 
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SFE Announce New Chair of Wealth Management Group 
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SFE is pleased to announce that Ross Liston, CEO of M&G Advice, will serve as chair of its Wealth Management Group.

With a career dedicated to improving customer outcomes, he is recognised for championing professional standards, driving innovation, and fostering collaboration across the financial services industry. 

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Financial services sector launches fresh skills action plan to prepare sector for AI revolution
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Financial services sector launches fresh skills action plan to prepare sector for AI revolution
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Scottish Financial Enterprise has launched an update to its skills action plan to help prepare the industry for rapid change in the wake of AI. The update comes as rapid advances in emerging technology and a competitive hiring landscape are reshaping the industry and seeks to highlight how best to prepare the workforce for an AI led world.

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Upcoming Events

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What is the next game changer in financial services?
Feb 5
What is the next game changer in financial services?

Deloitte, in partnership with SFE, is hosting an exclusive event on ‘The next gamechanger in financial services’. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion and debate, and have your voice heard as we explore the future of FS with industry leaders. The conversation will continue over canapés and drinks.

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Inspiring Emerging Talent
Feb 12
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Inspiring Emerging Talent
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Calling all business and technology students, aspiring financial professionals, and industry innovators! Join Addepar and the University of Edinburgh for an evening dedicated to celebrating and empowering the next generation of talent in financial services.

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Outsourcing and Offshoring in the FS Sector
Mar 4
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Outsourcing and Offshoring in the FS Sector
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Join us for a concise, practical session run by CMS on TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment)), outsourcing and offshoring in the Financial Services sector.

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Quantum-Ready Cryptography (Edinburgh): What Leaders Need to know from Rhetoric to Readiness
Mar 18
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Quantum-Ready Cryptography (Edinburgh): What Leaders Need to know from Rhetoric to Readiness
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This closed, CPD-aligned session, hosted for SFE members, is designed for senior Financial and Professional Services leaders who want a clear, grounded view of quantum risk, beyond headlines about encryption breaking. The session is designed to be insight-led and discussion-based, with opportunities for follow-on one-to-one workshops for organisations wishing to explore their specific exposure in more depth.

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