Representatives from the Scottish Chambers of Commerce Network and Scottish & London-based businesses opened trading on the London Stock Exchange yesterday.
It was one of a series of engagements including a reception at Westminster, meetings with MPs and a B2B (Business to Business) Connections event at Dover House.
Scottish Chambers chair Nora Senior said the market opening signalled a strengthening relationship between Scottish Chambers of Commerce Network and the London Stock Exchange Group.
“Our focus is to grow our economy by investing, innovating and internationalising,” she stated.
“This new alliance is one way to enable Scottish businesses to access new funding streams and tap into collaborative business networks to drive the growth of SMEs.”
SMEs continued to be the driving force of a strong Scottish economy, she said, leading innovation and new technologies to fuel the growth of communities and cities.
Donald Brydon, London Stock Exchange Group chairman, welcome the Scottish Chambers of Commerce and “so many excellent Scottish businesses to London Stock Exchange.”
He continued: “I’m proud that our two organisations continue to forge closer ties. Together we are committed to connecting high growth Scottish companies with the global business and investment community.”
Angus Robertson, SNP Westminster Group Leader said: “Access to capital markets and, in particular the London Stock Exchange, is essential for the growth and success of Scotland’s businesses.”