HSBC Secures Office in IFSD

Global banking giant HSBC is moving in to the IFSD, having agreed a pre-let at 141 Bothwell Street , at a new record rental level for Glasgow. The company is taking a 15 year lease of the first floor at a rent of £28.50 per sq ft, which is £1 per sq ft more than the previous highest rent.

Jumeirah Checks in to Glasgow

Jumeirah, the Dubai-based luxury hotel group has unveiled plans to operate a new five-star super deluxe hotel in Glasgow, Scotland. The deal was announced by developer Charles Price, CEO of Progress Property Developments (PPD) and Guy Crawford, CEO of Jumeirah Group, at a signing ceremony held in Glasgow

Glasgow – A Great Place To Do Business

Glasgow is the sixth best city in the UK in which to locate a business, according to a new report from real estate adviser Cushman & Wakefield. The company’s UK Cities Monitor surveys senior company executives on their perceptions of doing business in the country’s largest cities.

Sky Hub Takes Off at Glasgow Airport

A major new arrivals hall for UK domestic flights was opened at Glasgow Airport this month. A new bar and restaurant also opened and a range of new retail outlets are due to open soon.

Glasgow named in top 10 cities in world

Glasgow has been named as one of the top 10 cities in the world by Lonely Planet, the leading travel guide. It is the only UK destination in the top 10 and sits alongside Antwerp, Beirut, Chicago, Lisbon, Mexico City, Sao Paulo, Shanghai, Warsaw and Zurich.

Glasgow’s Future Scientists Turn Out for Fun Day

Hundreds of Glasgow’s budding young scientists gathered recently at a special Family Science Day, supported by staff from Shell’s Shared Services Centre in the IFSD. The event saw families taking part in practical science investigations that featured electricity, energy transfer, forces and motion and materials.

Scottish Graduate Fair Update

This year’s Scottish Graduate Fair took place on 14th and 15th October at the SECC, organised by the Careers Service at the University of Strathclyde for graduate jobseekers from across Scotland.

State of the City Conference launches Action Plan

The 11th Annual State of the City Economic Conference, sponsored by Barclays Wealth, headline sponsor for the second year running, with supporting sponsorship from BNP Paribas is being held at the Radisson SAS hotel, Glasgow, on Tuesday, 18th November.

IFSD Spotlight - Gordon Duncan, Regional Development Director, Marsh

Every month the e-zine turns the spotlight on a senior figure working in the IFSD and finds out what makes them tick. This month we turn the spotlight on Gordon Duncan of Marsh.