Edinburgh sets out its stall for Green Investment Bank
January 30 2012
With an initial capitalisation of £3bn the bank is hoped to leverage £15bn of private sector funding through to 2016.
Promoters argue that the city is the only UK locale which can bring finance and the clean energy sector together in a single location.
Owen Kelly, chief executive of Scottish Financial Enterprise, said: "We have put together a very compelling argument. As the UK's most complete financial services centre outside of London, Edinburgh has all the necessary skills and talent that the Green Investment Bank will require.
"When you combine that with the vast renewable and low carbon expertise that exists both in and around Edinburgh area as well as its proximity to key developments across Scotland the North of England, we believe that Edinburgh is best placed to deliver the UK government's low carbon ambitions."
Business Secretary Vince Cable will decide on the bank’s location in February.
3 Comments
#1 Posted by bonvivant on 30 Jan 2012 at 15:18 PM
How exactly does this work if Salmond removes Scotland from the UK.
#2 Posted by Newsexpress on 30 Jan 2012 at 20:03 PM
Vinny Cable should make sure its in Edinburgh - prove that he wants Scotland to remain part of the UK.
#3 Posted by Jimbob Tanktop on 31 Jan 2012 at 00:59 AM
I shouldn't imagine it would make much difference if Scotland leaves the UK, in much the same way as we'll probably still end up using the DVLA in Swansea. Life goes on, the sky resolutely fails to fall.
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