The first student conference of its kind in the North of the UK, this exciting event promises to bring together talented individuals with inspiring speakers.
Located just off South Bridge, one of Edinburgh's central arterial roads, connections are straightforward wherever you are coming from - rail and air links connect at Waverley Bridge, just a ten minute walk away. Taxis and buses run regularly also.
The first student conference of its kind in the North of the UK, this exciting event promises to bring together talented individuals with inspiring speakers.
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Welcome
Welcome to Excellence in Finance! We would like to express our immense gratitude to all the speakers and sponsors of the 2013 conference. Further thanks must be extended to all attendees, without whom Scotland's first student-run financial conference would not have taken place!
Following on from the 2013 Excellence in Finance conference, we are now starting to organise the 2014 edition with an augmented organising committee! More details regarding the conference will be updated here and on our social media platforms.
We look forward to meeting you again at Excellence in Finance 2014. Stay tuned!
Latest News
New Organising Committee for 2014
February 7, 2014
We are pleased to announce the new organising committee for Excellence in Finance 2014 has been elected. We were honoured by the extremely high standard of applications, not to mention the quantity, so at this stage we would like to sincerely thank all applications for their interest, and congratulate those who made it through the application process.
Plans are underway for Excellence in Finance 2014. Stay tuned for the latest update and we look forward to meeting you in the near future!
Aberdeen Asset Management Workshop Announcement
October 16, 2013
We are pleased to announce the new organising committee for Excellence in Finance 2014 has been elected. We were honoured by the extremely high standard of applications, not to mention the quantity, so at this stage we would like to sincerely thank all applications for their interest, and congratulate those who made it through the application process.
Plans are underway for Excellence in Finance 2014. Stay tuned for the latest update and we look forward to meeting you in the near future!
Lauren Morrison (RBS) withdraws owing to Pregnancy
August 20, 2013
Unfortunately Lauren Morrison has been forced to withdraw from the EIF owing to the impending due date for her baby!
We wish Ms Morrison all the best for a safe birth and a healthy child, while thanking her and RBS for their support thus far.
Announcement: Lauren Morrison
July 29, 2013
The latest addition to our panel has been confirmed as Lauren Morrison, Head of Product Development & Deputy Global Head Business Management, Trading & Sales at RBS.
Ms Morrison is a long-standing RBS employee having worked with the group since 2011, successfully combining her expertise in Business Management with a healthy interest in graduate, intern and MBA programmes...
Announcement: Alistair Darling
July 29, 2013
The second of the EIF's keynote speakers has been confirmed as Alistair Darling! Mr Darling has served as an Edinburgh MP for 22 years, first for Edinburgh Central and now in Edinburgh South West. Currently chair of the Better Together Campaign against Scottish Independence, Mr Darling was Chancellor of the Exchequer from 2007 until 2010 during one of the most difficult times in the UK Economy's history. Having also served as Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, Scotland, Transport and Work and Pensions, Mr Darling was one of only three Labour MPs to serve in cabinet while Labour had control over the UK Government between 1997 and 2010.
Announcement: - Peter Griffiths
July 29, 2013
The organising committee are delighted to announce the final addition to the esteemed programme - Peter Griffiths, CEO of Sainsbury's Bank. Having been appointed in November 2012, he joined the Bank at an exciting phase of its growth with the business having enjoyed four consecutive years of profit growth. Nevertheless, in the three months following his appointment, with Mr Griffiths at its helm the Bank delivered another strong performance with total new business volumes up by 37% year on year.
Mr Griffiths is former Chairman of the CBI Council in Wales and the Building Societies Association. He was awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in 2010, in recognition of his support for the Financial Services Industry. He has previously worked with Principality,..
Announcement: Dr Simon Clark
July 29, 2013
We are very pleased to announce that Dr Simon Clark, Head of Economics at the University of Edinburgh, has kindly agreed to chair our panel discussion, one of the conference's main features.
Simon Clark has been Head of the School of Economics since 2009, a role that puts him in a perfect position to not just view but also help shape the future of the financial industry. In addition to his role as Head of School, Dr Clark is involved with the university's Academy of Government, helping to train the next generation of leaders in public service. Within this role, Dr Clark convenes the course 'Economics of Public Policy.'
Another top speaker, Baron Smith of Kelvin, confirmed to speak at EIF
July 19, 2013
Our honourable guest Robert Smith has kindly confirmed his attendance at EIF conference as a guest speaker. Lord Smith has a strong financial services background and a wealth of experience gleaned from a wide range of positions. Currently Chairman of SSE...
Announcement: Owen Kelly
June 25, 2013
We are extremely pleased to announced that Mr Owen Kelly, Chief Executive of the Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) has kindly agreed to speak at the Excellence in Finance conference. Mr Kelly was appointed as Chief Executive of Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE)...
Jens Hagendorff to speak at the Excellence in Finance Conference
April 22, 2013
We are honoured to announce that Jens Hagendorff, the Martin Currie Professor in Finance & Investment at The University of Edinburgh, will be featured as a speaker at the Excellence in Finance Conference. Jens Hagendorff previously worked at the Financial Stability Department of The Bank of Spain and as a lecturer at The University of Leeds. He is a regular speaker at conferences...
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