Investing in Scotland's financial services industry

We’re delighted to be able to offer your company help and advice as you consider an investment in Scotland.

Scotland provides a low risk investment opportunity and delivers all the benefits that you would expect from a leading financial centre.

Our investor support page has more about how we can help your business invest in Scotland.

A cost-competitive financial services industry

Investment in the Scottish investment industry can deliver significant financial benefits:

  • Staffing – competitive salary rates compared to regional and international competitors
  • Relocating - costs involved in setting up are considerably lower than many competitors
  • Quality - substantial salary and property do not compromise quality
  • Flexibility – labour regulations are among the most flexible in Europe

Support for the Scottish financial services sector

Scotland’s strong financial services industry means we are able to provide a full support network to help your investment succeed:

  • Contact centres  - 86,000 people are employed within 400 contact centres across Scotland
  • Shared service centres  - global reach as a shared service centre location
  • Workforce – Scotland’s labour pool is ideally suited to your financial services company
  • Professional support – extensive support network includes 26,000 qualified accountants
  • Scottish Financial Enterprise - the representative body for the financial services industry in Scotland, lobbying for, promoting and supporting the industry
  • Scotland’s political environment - supports financial services companies and recognises the importance the sector’s contribution to the economy

How we can help your company invest in Scotland