Working with girls in S4-S6 to raise aspirations, encouraging you to choose ambitious careers & telling you about asset management & the investment industry.
Do you want to get a head start on your 2024/5 term activities?
Sign up to one of our educator sessions to find our more about our Future Asset Competition.
Our Junior Winner 🏆
Congratulations to Chloe, Sophie, Emma, Millie, Mollie & Anna from
@caldersideac
on winning the Junior
#GFAComp
The team pitched
@Zoetis
and where coached by Claire Jervis at
@WHEBsustainable
Thank you to their teacher Miss Burns for your support!
What a fantastic day and evening we had! The girls were brilliant (as were their amazing teachers and inspiring Head Teacher Mr Reid). Thank you for all your hard work.
#IAmAnAsset
Congratulations to our
@LarbertHigh
girls who have won the
@Future_Asset
competition! A fantastic evening of celebration to recognise their acheivements 🏆
George from
@AccSysTech
come from London to hear first hand their pitch!
Super proud 🥇
Super excited to see our Growing Future Assets Investment Competition info pack arrive! Sent to all Scottish secondary schools- look out for yours! Educators- see our website & join us on 23 August at 4pm to find out more:
#BudgeUpDave
#TeamBusEd
#Finance
We’ve been having all the fun visiting fantastic students & their wonderful teachers! Lovely to meet the jnr team from
@BishopbriggsAC
today & hear about their passion for the environment - & investing of course! So much amazing talent out there!
#BudgeUpDave
#IAmAnAsset
This evening we're celebrating the girls' amazing achievements with competition finalists, Investment Mentors, judges and our fantastic sponsor & member firms at the
@EdinburghLoM
So much talent!
#IAmAnAsset
@LarbertHigh
@BishopbriggsAC
Our judges have been busy since December reading your reports and watching your presentations. It's been such a difficult decision but we'll announce our Growing Future Assets Competition finalists next week!
#BudgeUpDave
#IAmAnAsset
#Finalists
Future Asset is back! We're now working with S4-S6 girls, encouraging you to aim for ambitious careers. Look out for details of our new Roadshows, teacher events and another conference next year.
We have a WINNER! Huge congrats to Emilie, Talia & Sophie for winning £1000 for
@LochaberHigh
in the senior Growing Future Assets Competition! The judges felt your understanding of
@Orsted
was matched with real passion for investment & sustainability
#BudgeUpDave
@DYWScot
Future Asset informs and inspires girls in Scottish schools to consider careers in Investment Management.
You have to know a career exists to make it your goal, and we're supporting the female investment professionals of the future!
#BreakTheBias
#BudgeUpDave
#IAmAnAsset
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS TEAMS 🎉
Taking part in the Comp is a huge achievement that has taken hard work and commitment, not to mention great teamwork.
The fun isn't over yet... take a look below at what you can do now and keep a look out for future opportunities with
#FutureAsset
The night before... and the excitement is rising! What a venue too
@UniStrathclyde
it looks amazing..
Look forward to seeing you all in the morning -
#IAmAnAsset
In the last 2 months, Future Asset has informed & enthused 450+ girls & 80 teachers about
#investment
. Most importantly we've raised girls' awareness of opportunities & careers, encouraged them to aim high & helped them to recognise that they can achieve!
#IAmAnAsset
#Diversity
Educators! Do you have budding female investors in S3-6 who'd love to research & pitch a company this autumn? Work with a professional, develop skills, knowledge, experience & you could win up to £1000 for your school! Join our info session: 4pm, 1 June-
Our judges were hugely impressed with all teams in the Growing Future Assets Competition Finals this week. After some very difficult decision-making we are delighted to announce our runners-up:
@eyemouth_high
pitching
@GreggsOfficial
! Well done girls!
#IAmAnAsset
A massive well done to all students receiving SQA results today!! There is
#NoWrongPath
to success!!
Here is our Comms Coordinator Jemma who left school to study Fashion Marketing!
Check out
#NoWrongPath
to see all the different stories to inspire!
@DYWScot
#IAmAnAsset
Teams! You're in the financial news! Coverage in FE news too and we'll soon be sharing with regional press, so keep an eye out. Future employers are interested in what you're doing - keep up the great work!
@CultsAcademy
@DYW_NorthEast
@Lochsideaca
Our judges were blown away by the fantastic pitches produced by girls across Scotland.
We saw so much hard work, determination & talent - if you do go into investment management our savings will be in safe hands.
We're sending feedback this week. Congratulations everyone!
We've been very lucky to have Zoe from
@NorthberwickhsP
with us today, running some great podcasts - she's a natural! Such genuine conversations with a range of participants.
#IAmAnAsset
Over 70 teams signed up to the Growing Future Assets Investment Competition!! We're thrilled so many girls want to try their hand at investment and are joining us to say
#BudgeUpDave
Can't wait to get started.
#IAmAnAsset
Due to the enormous talent shown in this year's GFA comp we decided to introduce ‘The Elevator Pitch Video Award’ We are happy to announce
@obanhighschool
'The Phone Call' as our SENIOR WINNERS and
@MearnsCastleHS
'The Prime Ministers' as our JUNIOR WINNERS!! Well Done Girls!!
2020 Growing Future Assets Competition finalists Sophie & Kate from
@RHS_BusEdComp
&
@CraigmountHS
interviewing Amanda Young, Global Head of Responsible Investment at
@abrdnInv_UK
for our ESG Masterclass. Thank you Amanda & great job girls!
#BudgeUpDave
We’d love you to join us!
We're welcoming 16-18 year old girls & their teachers to the Technology & Innovation Centre at the University of Strathclyde on 24 September from 9am to 4pm -
#IAmAnAsset
#Diversity
#investment
#AssetManagement
Well done to the
@deanschs
team pitching
@dexcom
Their teacher is full of praise for their hard work and diligence, and our judges were very impressed with their creative and innovative pitch!
#BudgeUpDave
#IAmAnAsset
Junior Runner Up 🎉
Congratulations to Ellie, Blanka, Tamara & Sarah from
@broxburnacademy
who won runner-up in our
#GFAComp
Well done to Sarah and Tamara who presented their incredible
@GreggsOfficial
pitch!!
Thank you to Coach Mark Dobbie of
@LothianPension
for your support
Today we had a fantastic visit to Walter Scott & Partners with 13 brilliant girls from
@caldersideac
. The girls met their competition Mentors in person, presented highlights of their investment pitches, & chatted to members of the team about careers!
#BudgeUpDave
Today we had our first Competition kick-off event for our 2023/4 comp!! Thank you so much to
@BlackRock_UK
for hosting and providing talks from your talented employees!! The girls gained
#investmentmanagement
insights and foresight for the upcoming comp!!
#iamanaset
Teams! Don't miss the excellent Masterclasses on the website.
We've just added a Mini Masterclass on Sales & Profit and, if you've not seen it, check out Masterclass 5 - Share Price Charts and Financial Facts!
Everything you need in one place:
Our Senior Winner!
Huge congratulations to Emma, Lucy and Amy, the team from
@PrestonLodgeHS
on the impressive final
@VeoliaUK
pitch that crowned them winners!
Thank you to their coach Will Low from
@nikkoamgroup
and to Miss Gascoigne for all their support.
Well Done!!
We had a great time today at
@UniStrathLibIT
talking to some great students from
@StrathEDU
The girls from
@MearnsCastleHS
came along to tell us about their experience in the Growing Future Asset Competition 22/23! We hope to see them in our senior competition soon 💪🏻
#IAmAnAsset
Exciting delivery this morning 😁 Can’t wait to hand out to the girls this afternoon and just in time for their first meeting with their coach
#BudgeUpDave
@Future_Asset
The hard-working
@LochaberHigh
team pitched renewable energy co
@OrstedUK
PT Guidance, Mrs McGonigal said "The work & enthusiasm with which the pupils have approached the competition is amazing... they are a real credit to themselves & the school."
#BudgeUpDave
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Our Judges were so impressed by the standard of the work shown by teams in
#GFAComp
that we have decided to recognise the top-marked submissions as Highly Commended.
Well done, teams! What a massive achievement!
#IAmAnAsset
#BudgeUpDave
It's our second Future Asset
#MentorMonday
! Once again, we want to take a moment to thank our incredible mentors who work with every single team during the competition providing leadership, knowledge and guidance.
You are all awesome! Here's H-W in our Mentor shout out!
Whose coming along to the
@DYWScot
‘Step into finance’ Event?
Come say hello and have a chat about careers in finance!
Do we have any schools attending who are taking part in the comp?
#IAmAnAsset
#BudgeUpDave
@DYWGlasgow
Future Asset has some very exciting news!!
We are thrilled to be shortlisted for the ‘Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year’ award (small firm category) within the
@FTAdviser
Diversity in Finance Awards 2023! More info here>>
A big thank you 👏 to sponsors
@BaillieGifford
! Your incredible support helps inform and enthuse girls about career opportunities in the investment management industry.
Together we can unlock Scotland’s female potential!
Brilliant job
@invacad
girls! It really is a HUGE achievement: 8 weeks to research a company, find, sort & understand loads of info, work with a professional & create an investment pitch. Really hard work & commitment. Big congrats & can’t wait to see your pitch!
@MartinCurrieIM
Now that all submissions are in, the judging process for the competition is well underway.
Read more about our fantastic competition judges and what they have been enjoying so far in your competition entries!
We are very excited to announce our 4 Growing Future Assets Competition finalists! First up,
@eacauchacad
who pitched on why we should invest in
@illumina
A strong case & a fantastic video pitch all filmed in lockdown. Well done girls!
#Congratulations
#IAmAnAsset
#investing
Our Celebration Event Firm Visits!
The girls loved their visits and left feeling inspired and enthused, with insights into the careers available within
#investmentmanagement
Thank you to our fantastic member firms
@BlackRock_UK
,
@MartinCurrieIM
(FranklinTempleton),
#Artemis
🗓️ TOMORROW
Don't miss!
Growing Future Assets Investment Competition 2022
Online info session for teachers / schools.
Sign up today to book your place:
And we're off...
Today is our official start date for the GFA competition 2023/4
How is your team getting on so far? Here are some FA recommendations to get you started this week!
Find all the recourses you need here:
#IAmAnAsset
#BudgeUpDave
At our Celebration Event, we gave our outstanding teacher champions a small gift to say thank you for all their hard work. Teachers dedicate time within their already packed schedule to help teams throughout the competition. Thank you
@EdinburghLoM
for providing the amazing merch
@JohnLoughton
asks us to not ask “How good are you?” but rather “How are you good?” We know how good the girls we work with are! Our new website shows how your skills and talents can be used in investment
#DYWRegConf19
#workready
The Growing Future Asset Competion 2022 is.... OPEN!
Register your school team(s) here:
Don't miss our online info session this Tuesday (23 Aug, 4pm) for teachers and students. Sign up here:
We can't wait to get started!
Its submission day!!
Teams, remember to get your research report and pitch in today! Your teacher will have been emailed a link to a unique Google Drive for you to upload your amazing work!
And remember...you got this 💪
#IAmAnAsset
Our Judges were so impressed by the standard of the work shown by teams in
#GFAComp
that we have decided to recognise the top-marked submissions as Highly Commended.
Well done, teams! What a massive achievement!
#IAmAnAsset
#BudgeUpDave
Future Asset Conference - Save the Date: 24 September 2019! -
You said our last conference was incredible, so we've decided to do it again, this time in Glasgow. We'd love you to join us.
We have been busy travelling the country chatting with our amazing teams and teachers about their experience with
#futureasset
The students talked about their ambitions, commitments and experiences as well as the support they need to reach career goals!
Hundreds of girls across Scotland completed our GFA investment competition last year while studying and taking exams, among other commitments. What a fantastic achievement!! Schools, tag us in any pictures of your teams; we love celebrating them!
#IAmAnAsset
#BudgeUpDave
We are still in AWE of the fantastic pitches from yesterday and we can’t wait to announce the winners!! Keep your eyes peeled for the announcement next week 👀
#IAmAnAsset
#BudgeUpDave
Over 70 teams signed up to the Growing Future Assets Investment Competition!! We're thrilled so many girls want to try their hand at investment and are joining us to say
#BudgeUpDave
Can't wait to get started.
#IAmAnAsset
Educators & girls aged 16 years+ in Scottish schools! Would you like to:
* Create a professional LinkedIn profile?
* Explore career & work experience opps?
* Network with people & companies?
Contact us to join our online training, 29 March
#IAmAnAsset
#budgeupdave
#careers