Helping Glasgow Businesses Cope with the Credit Crunch

A series of new measures aimed at helping the city's businesses cope with the economic downturn were announced by Councillor Steven Purcell, Leader of Glasgow City Council, at the recent State of the City Economy Conference at the Radisson SAS hotel

New name for a new model asset management company

Ignis Asset Management is the new name for an established asset management business that builds on the success and investment capabilities of Glasgow based Resolution Asset Management and Axial Investment Management.

Fortis Moves in to IFSD

International banking and insurance firm Fortis UK has moved in to the top three floors at FM Developments’ 133 Finnieston St development. This 11 storey, £20 million building with expansive glass facade is already half full with 33,000 sq ft remaining.

CIGNA Expanding in the IFSD

CIGNA Life Insurance Company of Europe has taken the 2,503 sq ft lower ground floor at 220 St Vincent St. The company already leases two floors within the building so this latest deal takes the total space occupied by CIGNA to 10,560 sq ft and represents further expansion of its operations within Glasgow city centre.

Chinese Delegation Visits IFSD

Reflecting the IFSD’s growing reputation as an outstanding example of regeneration, a delegation from China visited the District earlier this month.

IFSD Companies Win Major Awards

Companies from Glasgow’s IFSD continue to rack up a very impressive set of awards. At the recent Glasgow Business Awards, Business Leader of the Year was Fiona McBain, Chief Executive, Scottish Friendly Assurance.

Universities Work Closely with Employers

Two of Glasgow’s top universities have recently undertaken major initiatives with the city’s financial employers. Earlier this month, the University of Glasgow hosted ‘Skills for Work: Finance 2008’ – a networking & recruitment fair dedicated to the Finance Sector.

City wins conferences worth £46m

Glasgow City Marketing Bureau has won a string of international conferences worth over £46 million to the city's economy.

Scottish Enterprise working with businesses to help downturn response

Scottish Enterprise has outlined how it has been refocusing its activities to ensure its business customers are offered support to help them work through any difficulties they are facing in the economic downturn.

Spotlight on: Stephen Donnet, Head of Glasgow Operations, BNP Paribas Securities Services.

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 Stephen Donnet of BNP Paribas.