in partnership with:
Glasgow City Council
Scottish Enterprise
Glasgow City Marketing Bureau
Scottish Council for Development & Industry
Glasgow Chamber of Commerce
Glasgow Economic Partnership
Scottish Development International
IFSDG
Clyde Waterfront

REGENERATION PROJECTS

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  International Financial Services District (IFSD)

IFSD

Glasgow’s International Financial Services District (IFSD) is a joint public/private sector project which has attracted nearly £1bn in investment, creating a highly attractive environment for UK and overseas companies in the financial services sector.

  • Approaching £1bn invested in IFSD Glasgow since 2001.
  • Over 15,000 jobs committed to the district.
  • Almost 2m ft2 of Grade "A" space already completed.
  • IFSD Glasgow is within an Assisted Area offering up to 20% RSA (Regional Selective Assistance) grants.
  • Completion of the iconic pedestrian bridge, linking IFSD to Tradeston on the south bank.

As a pre-equipped business area, the IFSD is designed to allow fast track occupancy for firms seeking a new UK location.

The District can satisfy all the ICT demands of a financial service business: security of service, value for money and fast, reliable connection.

With a unique BT eLocation for financial services, IFSD has one of the most sophisticated and competitive telecoms infrastructures in Europe. Whether you require commercial property in the shape of headquarters, a contact centre, a shared service centre or a back office, you’ll be in good company in the IFSD. Many high profile financial institutions with international reputations have already chosen the district as the place to grow their businesses, including:

  • Morgan Stanley
  • JP Morgan
  • ACE
  • First Data
  • BNP Paribas
  • Barclays Wealth
  • Aon
  • Royal Bank of Scotland
  • National Australia Group (Clydesdale Bank)
  • Lloyds Banking Group
  • Direct Line
  • esure

The incredible success of IFSD Glasgow has been widely recognised. The project has won:

  • Regeneration & Renewal Awards 2009 − Highly Commended in "Regeneration" and "Public/Private Partnership"
  • Best Public/Private Partnership Award − Association for Public Sector Excellence 2008
  • Foreign Direct Investment Magazine − European City with Best IT and Telecoms 2006
  • Regeneration Awards − The UK’s Best Commercial-Led Regeneration Project 2005
  • International Economic Development Council (Chicago) − Partnership Excellence 2004
Glasgow, Glasgow City G2 8NF, United Kingdom

Contact

Jim Cunningham

Glasgow City Council
Tel: +44 (0) 141 287 7294
Email: james.cunningham@drs.glasgow.gov.uk

Colette McBride

Scottish Enterprise
Tel: +44 (0) 141 842 3565
Email: colette.mcbride@scotent.co.uk

www.ifsd.glasgow.co.uk