Scottish Government

A Strategy for the Financial Services Industry in Scotland

People & Infrastructure • Profile • Innovation

ISBN: 0-7559-4542-5

See also:The Strategy for the Financial Services Industry in Scotland - 2006 Annual Report

See also:A Strategy for the Financial Services Industry in Scotland First Year Implementation Plan, March 2005

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Contents

Ministerial Foreword
Steering Group Chair's Foreword
Executive Summary
Introduction
Scotland's International Financial Services Industry Driving Economic Growth
The Challenge
Our Vision
Strategic Aims
World-class People and Infrastructure
Global and Local Profile
Innovation for Success
Next Steps
Glossary

Terms of Reference for the Financial Services Strategy Group

Mission

To align the public and private sectors, to develop and deliver a long term shared vision and strategy, in order to sustain and maximise the success of the financial services industry and its contribution to Scotland's prosperity.

Aims of the Group

• Through the success of the firms comprising the industry, to strengthen Scotland's position as a leading financial services centre and thereby maximise the industry's contribution to Scotland's economic success.
• To foster an economic and social environment which encourages the development of the industry and responds to its priorities, making it attractive for firms to choose and maintain Scotland as a key operating base.
  

Membership of the Financial Services Strategy Group