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Sandy Begbie, chief executive of Scottish Financial Enterprise. Picture: Chris Watt Photography

Exclusive SNP and Labour urged to work together to bolster Scots finance sector

Prime minister Andy Burnham must give Scottish business ‘breathing space’ and not tax his way to growth, a leading figure in the finance sector has warned (Picture: Dan Kitwood)

Exclusive Burnham must not tax his way to growth, warns Scots finance leader

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Exclusive SNP ministers urged to take data centre decisions away from councils

Body for sector employing 150,000 people in Scotland hails 40th anniversary

40th anniversary speakers (L to R) Andrew Wilson, Anton Muscatelli, Gail Izat, Sandy Begbie

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Recognising vital part of economy

The latest data points to a sharp spike in the number of firms in 'critical' distress in Scotland. Picture: PA

Spike in firms in distress 'red flashing light' for Scottish economy

Sandy Begbie, left, pictured with First Minister John Swinney at Scotland's Global Investment Summit last year

SNP ministers urged to leverage private finance to fund infrastructure

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Exclusive Higher tax has not delivered better public services, say half of Scots

St Andrew's House is the Scottish Government's headquarters, based in Edinburgh.

Exclusive SNP urged to cut tax for talented overseas workers to attract skills

UK Budget: Scottish business gives its verdict on Reeves speech

John Swinney has rolled back on his commitment not to raise income tax

Scots firms urge Swinney to 'resist temptation' to copy UK tax rises

Edinburgh will be at the heart of the two-week long finance festival.

Edinburgh ethical finance summit: Scotland’s experiences can be a force for good

Sandy Begbie CBE is Chief Executive of Scottish Financial Enterprise

'Call to action' as Scottish financial services sector looks to add 16,000 jobs

Sandy Begbie, chief executive of Scottish Financial Enterprise, was responding to the latest report from TheCityUK.

Scotland’s £17.7 billion financial powerhouse supports 151,000 jobs

Mixed picture on the state of our finances

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and First Minister John Swinney.

Exclusive Poll: Most Scots think Scots and UK governments should work together

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaking during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons. Picture: House of Commons/PA Wire

Spring Statement: Businesses 'failed' as tax hikes kill investment

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Investors plot Scotland’s place in global financial landscape

Sandy Begbie CBE is Chief Executive of Scottish Financial Enterprise

Global investors feel a 'warmth' towards Scotland

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Scottish Financial Enterprise chief to open The Scotsman conference

The poll asking Scots about higher rates of income tax has been carried out by Survation

Half of Scots do not think paying more tax boosts services - poll

Sandy Begbie is the chief executive of Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE). Picture by Graham Flack

How Scotland’s crucial financial services sector added 13,000 jobs in 2024

First Minister John Swinney and finance secretary Shona Robison

SNP told to 'begin changing course' and end tax divergence with UK

O’Connor is seeking to 'revolutionise' how governance, risk, and compliance is done. Picture: John Devlin.

The Scottish entrepreneur applying engineering skills to financial services

Labour’s increase to the energy windfall tax has been branded 'openly hostile'. Picture: Getty Images

How Labour's victory impacts our economic prospects, interest rates and markets

Scotland’s universites are facing severe financial pressures (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Governments must work together to deliver growth - Sandy Begbie

Financial sector veteran Sue Dawe's appointment as SFE chair is to be confirmed at an extraordinary general meeting of the trade body next month. Picture: contributed.

EY exec set to take chair role at Scottish financial sector trade body

'We need the help of government to attract talent, secure investment, and overcome regulatory obstacles,' says the SFE boss. Picture: Graham Flack.

How Scotland's finance sector can help John Swinney drive economic growth

Scottish Financial Enterprise has been attending Tartan Week as part of a delegation including politicians and business leaders.

Tartan Week dividend: Scottish financial sector leaders look to woo US companies

The Chancellor highlighted growth that had been achieved since 2010 'despite the most challenging economic headwinds in modern history'. Picture: Stefan Rousseau - WPA Pool/Getty Images.

Reaction: Scottish business leaders give tempered welcome to Spring Budget

'This is a budget which leaves no stone unturned as we prioritise what really matters,' said Robison. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.

Scottish Budget: business leaders' lacklustre response to new economic roadmap

SFE boss Sandy Begbie, says: 'Scotland’s world-class finance ecosystem is an essential pillar of our economy, and we believe there is even greater potential just waiting to be unleashed.' Picture: Graham Flack.

New strategy to help 'powerhouse' Scots finance sector drive greater prosperity

Standard Life found that 59 per cent of people polled worry about spending too much now, in case they run out of money. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto.

SFE and Standard Life team up to help vulnerable consumers in financial services

Sandy Macdonald, outgoing director of public policy and communications, and Sandy Begbie, chief executive, SFE.

£14 billion Scottish finance sector reaches out to world for fresh investment

A reduction in corporation tax on key sectors such as renewable energy would be a welcome move (Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)

Humza Yousaf offers a welcome change of tone about economic growth

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar

Income tax in Scotland is 'hammering' families, says Anas Sarwar

Picture: John Devlin

More than half of Scots say income tax rates don't provide value for money

Many young people will be waking up to the results of important exams today (Picture: David Davies/PA)

Whatever your exam results, there is #NoWrongPath to success

'With links between Scotland and London remaining strong, it's clear that the two locations can benefit from each other's successes,' says EY. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images.

Scotland regains crown as top UK location for financial FDI outside London

Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) has launched a new education engagement programme as part of a campaign to drive interest in financial services careers among young people.

Campaign to encourage young Scots into financial services

Kemi Badenoch, Secretary of State for the Department for Business and Trade, is to meet her Swiss counterpart to negotiate a new trade deal.

Negotiations begin on new free trade agreement with Switzerland
The previous agreement was based on an EU-Swiss deal from more than 50 years ago.

SFE's CEO Sandy Begbie

Sandy Begbie: We have a significant challenge to meet growing skills gaps

The scheme was launched in 2020

More than 22,000 opportunities created through Young Person’s Guarantee

Robert Burns, played here by an actor, would sympathise with many suffering amid the cost-of-living crisis today (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Scotland needs tax regime to be competitive with rest of UK – Sandy Begbie

Sandy Begbie CBE, Chief Executive, Scottish Financial Enterprise

Maximising Scottish growth - Sandy Begbie

Scottish financial and related professional services accounted for some £8.8 billion of exports in 2020. Picture: Jon Savage

Scottish financial services sector enjoys decade-long surge in exports

SFE's CEO Sandy Begbie welcomes Dufrain to the representative body for Scotland’s financial services industry. Picture: contributed.

Data firm Dufrain set to create 50 jobs at Edinburgh HQ after investment boost

'There remains work to do in order to articulate our role in supporting the growth of other sectors,' says SFE boss Sandy Begbie. Picture: contributed.

More work required to showcase key role of Scots financial sector - SFE

Sandy Begbie CBE, Chief Executive, Scottish Financial Enterprise

Building entrepreneurship - Sandy Begbie

Women council workers fighting for fair equal pay compensation. Picture: John Devlin

Trade unions need to think hard about impact of industrial action – Sandy Begbie

Roland Inglis, partner and head of Capco Scotland: 'We are fully committed to being the financial services consultancy of choice in Scotland.' Picture: John Linton Photography

Edinburgh-based Capco Scotland scaling up with plans for 100 more jobs

Both staff and their employers have cheered the benefits of hybrid working (file image). Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto.

Why Scotland's push for the now-mainstream concept of hybrid working is welcome

SFE's Sandy Begbie said the new forum will help the sector make the most of its potential to aid Scotland's recovery. Picture: Graham Flack.

Debut of new forum helping Scots finance sector boost economic recovery

Record numbers of young people are being referred to mental health services. Picture: Getty Images.

The pandemic has left long-term scarring on young people - Sandy Begbie

L to R: Scottish Government minister for business, trade, tourism and enterprise Ivan McKee, SFE chief executive Sandy Begbie, SFE Young Professionals chair Milly Dent, SFE deputy chair John McGuigan, UK government minister for Scotland Iain Stewart. Picture: Chris Watt

Scots finance leaders press for greater collaboration as five-year plan launches

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