Scotland is European Region of The Future

Scotland has been awarded the title of European “Region of the Future” in the prestigious annual awards organised by fDi magazine, part of the FT Group.

Sir Bob Geldof Headed a List of Big Name Speakers at BIBA 2008

Glasgow hosted the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) 30th conference and exhibition on April 30 – May 2 at the SECC in Glasgow.

Partnership Delivers People Benefits

A partnership kick-started by Scottish Enterprise in 2003 is delivering real results for Glasgow’s financial services community and the student population.

Financial services and the IFSD passes “student test” with flying colours

After a day meeting representatives from four of the District’s best-known employers, over 90% of the history and maths undergraduates who took part in a “Financial Services Tour” in March said they would now consider a career in financial services.

Intelligent Pensions Move to IFSD

The recent move by income drawdown specialist Intelligent Pensions marks the latest stage of an expansion strategy that could see the firm list on the Alternative Investment Market within five years.

Flagship collaboration for Glasgow and Columbia University Business School

In a flagship collaboration with Columbia University in New York, the University of Glasgow Business School is to run a week-long Executive Development Programme in May.

Glasgow hosts biggest financial services show in Scotland

Glasgow's position as a major financial centre was confirmed this month when some of the biggest names in financial services gathered at the SECC for the largest one-day event for financial intermediaries in Scotland.