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Scotland’s fintech hub is key to the UK’s growth mission

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28.01.2025

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I may be the cheerleader-in-chief for the City of London, but there’s a lot we can learn from Scotland too, writes Lord Mayor Alastair King

This week I am in Edinburgh with the City Corporation’s policy chairman Chris Hayward to celebrate Burns Night with Scotland’s First Minister. As a Lord Mayor of London with Scottish roots, this visit is a particularly special homecoming for me.

Although London is the beating heart of the UK’s financial and professional services sector, its strength is far from isolated. Our global leadership is intricately linked to key financial centres across the UK, and one of the most vital relationships is with Scotland.

Fintech is thriving in Scotland

As Lord Mayor, I am the global ambassador for this sector throughout the UK – regardless of whether........

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