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Do you want a front row seat to watch investment research in action? Harvey, one of our 2024 Investment Research interns, shares his experience of working at Walter Scott. Read here > https://bit.ly/4hjFLt7 Applications for our 2025 summer internship programmes close on 30 November. For more information and how to apply, visit our website > https://lnkd.in/e9nSYXHv #internship #investmentmanagementinternship #edinburghinternship #summerinternship

AI is often considered a threat to IT services. However, as Connor Graham found out on a recent research trip, India’s IT services sector sees AI as an opportunity to add value and grow their business. Find out more in our latest podcast. Available to listen to and subscribe on: - Apple Podcasts https://ow.ly/tlC150R7G1I - Spotify https://ow.ly/e8io50R7G1G - Walter Scott website https://bit.ly/4e74FJt For investment professionals only #India #InvestmentPodcast #GlobalEquities #InternationalEquities #LongtermInvesting

Are you experienced in digital marketing and developing websites as effective marketing tools? This could be the perfect opportunity for you 👇 

Congratulations to Lucia Gibbard for receiving the Girls Who Invest (GWI) Distinguished Alumni award at their inaugural Gala. Lucia began her investment career as a GWI intern at Walter Scott in 2016.   Girls Who Invest, founded by Seema Hingorani, aims to increase the number of women in portfolio management and executive leadership in asset management. The award recognises Lucia’s unwavering dedication to this cause and the GWI community.   The award was presented by June Kim, GWI Advisory Board Member Emeritus and Senior Investment Director at CalSTRS.

What is it really like to be an intern at Walter Scott? We interviewed Neelakshi about her experiences in our Operations internship programme. Read about her time in Edinburgh > https://bit.ly/4e5XO35 Applications for our 2025 summer internship programmes close on 30 November. For more information and how to apply, visit our website > https://lnkd.in/e9nSYXHv #internship #investmentmanagementinternship #edinburghinternship #summerinternship

Less than half a mile from our offices in Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, is the birthplace of Alexander Wood, the physician credited with inventing the hypodermic syringe in 1853. More than 170 years later, medical technology has evolved beyond anything Dr Wood could have imagined, from robots in operating theatres to heart valve replacements. Des Armstrong recently travelled to California to learn more about the companies at the cutting edge of medtech. Find out more > https://bit.ly/3YDIyGe For investment professionals only #Medtech #GlobalEquities #InternationalEquities #LongtermInvesting

Equity markets have continued their upward march in recent months. Plain sailing, or choppier waters ahead? Whatever the case, Roy Leckie remains resolutely positive on the long-term outlook for the world’s leading growth companies. Read here > https://bit.ly/40oAQkq For investment professionals only #GlobalEquities #InternationalEquities #LongtermInvesting

Three recent headlines that show China is in the vanguard of long-term growth trends: -         Clean energy rollout means China’s emissions may have peaked (New Scientist, 29 October) -         BYD quarterly sales beat Tesla for first time (FT, 30 October) -         Why Europe’s car crisis is mostly made in China (FT, 29 October) Following a recent research trip, Michael Scott and Paul Loudon explore the impact of China’s booming electric vehicle industry on Western manufacturers, and look at how the country’s desire for energy independence has prompted huge investment in low-carbon technologies. Read here > https://bit.ly/3Cd6BCT For investment professionals only #China #GlobalEquities #InternationalEquities #LongtermInvesting

Well folks, that’s a wrap! Thank you to all the universities for organising such fantastic careers events, and to the students who attended. It has been a pleasure meeting each and every one of you. Applications for our internships are still open but don’t wait too long, there are only 4 weeks to go! Key dates: - Closing date: Saturday 30 November - Final decisions by: Friday 13 December - Assessment centre: Research - Friday 10 January; Operations - Friday 17 December For more information and how to apply, visit our website > https://lnkd.in/e9nSYXHv #internships #investmentmanagement #universityofglasgow #universityofstandrews #theuniversityofedinbugh #universityofoxford #universityofcambridge

What do you get if you divide a pumpkin’s circumference by its diameter? Pumpkin Pi of course… Happy Halloween from Walter Scott! (some creative Jack-O’-Lanterns below from the team 👇 🎃 )