Professional institutions

Scotland’s financial services industry is supported by a raft of professional institutions and industry groups, including some of the world’s oldest and most respected professional bodies.

These organisations play a critical role in training and innovation, setting standards and raising the profile of the industry internationally.

The Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland
The oldest banking institute in the world, the Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland (CIOBS) was set up in 1875
The Chartered Insurance Institute
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has 90,000 members and has played a leading role in setting professional standards for the insurance industry for over a century
Customer Care Association
The Customer Care Association (CCA), based in Glasgow, is the UK’s professional body for customer contact
Financial Services Advisory Board
The Financial Services Advisory Board (FiSAB) was established in 2005 to oversee the delivery of Scotland’s five-year strategy for the financial services industry in Scotland
Financial Services Skills Council
The Financial Services Skills Council (FSSC) provides strategic leadership for training, education and workforce development in the industry
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) is the world's first professional body of accountants, receiving its Royal Charter in1854
Scottish Financial Enterprise
Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) is the independent organisation that supports and represents the interests of Scotland’s financial services industry.