building, supporting and enabling the digital technology ecosystem
By Svea Miesch, Research and Policy Manager in association with Burness Paull The UK is the leading global hub for FinTech, according to an analysis from consulting firm EY comparing seven FinTech ecosystems across the world. The growth is mainly driven by
By Svea Miesch, Research and Policy Manager in association with Pinsent Masons When we surveyed ScotlandIS members about their concerns in relation to Brexit in July, the future of data protection rules was one of the most mentioned topics. The
Welcome to the ScotlandIS Brexit Briefing, which will provide you with a regular update on Brexit news, associated regulatory and legal issues and what they could mean for Scotland’s digital technologies industry. We hope this will provide some of the
MANY Scottish firms’ already great fears about their continued ability to employ the overseas workers they need will have intensified significantly within the last fortnight, as the Conservatives have signalled an alarmingly strong appetite for “hard Brexit”. Companies operating in
ScotlandIS, the trade body for Scotland’s digital technologies industry, is calling for policy makers to take action in five key areas to limit any negative impact caused by the decision to leave the European Union. Its five strategic priorities are
All companies that are employing staff through the Tier 2 sponsorship system should be aware of changes to the rules, some of which have become effective as of 24 November 2016 and others from April 2017. Employers should familiarise themselves
