Future Asset

Future Asset in 2024 As we look ahead to the new year, we’re celebrating everything we’ve achieved in 2024! Our Growing Future Assets Competition has gone from strength to strength and our alumni network continues to thrive, building stronger connections between young women in Scotland and the Scottish finance sector. Take a look back at our highlights and successes in this year’s Christmas newsletter—a celebration of growth, achievements, and bright futures ahead....https://lnkd.in/eE7RR-bC] Wishing you all a wonderful festive season and an inspiring start to 2025! 🎄 #IAmAnAsset #BudgeUpDave #FutureAsset #EmpoweringYoungWomen 📷 : Team from Kirkwall Grammar School (Orkney) in matching Future Asset Jumpers

And the numbers are in! The Growing Future Assets Investment Competition 2024 has been our biggest and best yet! 🌟 146 pitches submitted—a 33% increase from last year—by students across 27 local council areas in Scotland. 🌟 650+ girls will receive a Certificate of Achievement, celebrating their hard work, creativity, and dedication. 🌟 100+ Coaches volunteered their time, knowledge, and support to guide students. 🌟 100+ schools across Scotland took part in our national Competition This growth wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible energy and passion of our students, schools, and the support of our phenomenal volunteers and partner firms. Here’s to empowering the next generation of investment leaders and building brighter futures across Scotland. #IAmAnAsset #BudgeUpDave #Competition #Womenininvestment #Genderequality

It was great to help out at Baillie Gifford’s Future Asset sessions over the past couple of weeks. Future Asset looks to educate school girls about the financial services industry, and the various opportunities that are available to them. The girls loved their time in the office - gaining insight into what investing is and why we do it, future career opportunities, and hearing about some real life examples of companies that we invest in. Thank you to all our lovely speakers who made these events possible. When I was at school, this was never a career that I would have considered, nor did I think was available to me, so it’s amazing to see this important work being done!

What’s Next for Competition Participants? Now that submissions are in, students have gained valuable soft skills and an understanding of investment management. But it doesn’t stop here! All participants can join our Future Asset Alumni Network, giving them access to events, workshops, and opportunities to support their future success. Here’s what our alumna, Emilie, had to say about her experience. #IAmAnAsset #BudgeUpDave

Lovely update from St Andrew’s RC High School. Very well done girls, and huge thanks to teachers and coaches. Without you, the students wouldn’t have these fantastic opportunities to develop skills, understanding and widen their career horizons. #thankyou #IAmAnAsset #BudgeUpDave Palo Alto Networks Craig Leslie

Record breaking number of submissions! After 10 weeks of incredible hard work, we’re thrilled to announce that all team submissions have been sent off to our panels of judges! This year has been our biggest yet, with 100 schools competing and a record-breaking number of submissions! A massive THANK YOU to our amazing ambassadors, sponsor firms, and member firms for their invaluable support and involvement. #IAmAnAsset #BudgeUpDave #Competition #InvestmentManageemnt

The holiday season is here, and at Future Asset, we’re delighted to share our brand-new online festive activities designed to introduce high school students to the world of investment management. These fun exercises are open to all year groups and are perfect for engaging students of all genders in learning about business, finance, and ESG—with a festive twist! Do you know any schools, teachers or students who could benefit from this festive learning opportunity? Feel free to share :) Find out more and access activities here: https://lnkd.in/eCfzWAys #FutureAsset #ChristmasActivities #InvestmentManagement #FinancialEducation #IAmAnAsset #BudgeUpDave

If the financial services industry wants to attract the best and brightest, it must shed its outdated image! We’re thrilled to share an article from Jen Mair, CEO at Martin Currie and Chair at Future Asset, featured in The Scotsman today! In her piece, Jen discusses the urgent need for action toward building a more inclusive future in financial services and the work Future Asset are doing in demystifying Investment Management. Be sure to read the full article below. Future Asset, are tackling this issue head-on. Based in Scotland, we aim to transform the financial services industry by encouraging young women to explore careers in investment through educational events and competitions. https://lnkd.in/d7iKYpEu #IAmAnAseet #BudgeUpDave Debbie Byers Jane Lynchehaun Beeline PR Jen Mair

Great to see our Competition Coaches and Member firms getting involved with firm visits! Thank you Maven Capital Partners and Katie MacRaild for welcoming Williamwood High School into your offices in Glasgow! It’s an incredible opportunity for students to develop their skills, and connect with professionals—all while boosting brand awareness among the next generation of talent! Maven Scotland

Attention Alumni! There’s still time to apply for the Internship Programmes at Walter Scott, one of Future Asset’s amazing sponsor firms! Already applied? Why not take it a step further and join our Interview Skills Workshop next Tuesday? It’s the perfect way to boost your confidence and polish up those interview skills. We will even be joined by a Walter Scott employee. https://lnkd.in/eH_dTkjG Don’t miss out—check it out below! 👇