Manchester, UK – The Sturgeon Group Limited is pleased to announce the opening of its newest hub in Manchester, marking an exciting milestone in the company’s continued expansion. This strategic move strengthens Sturgeon’s presence in the region and further reinforces its commitment to supporting businesses with regulatory and compliance solutions via its three arms, Sturgeon Compliance Services (SCS), Sturgeon Talent and Sturgeon Design Studio, all trading names of Sturgeon.
To mark the launch, Sturgeon founder Seonaid Mackenzie was in Manchester to present an award at MIMA, the Made in Manchester Awards, celebrating the best of Manchester’s young talent. The event, which celebrates outstanding young professionals, showcased the city’s remarkable talent in categories such as Finance Professional of the Year, Diversity & Inclusion Champion, and Business Development/Salesperson of the Year.
Sturgeon aims to contribute to Manchester as the third fastest growing city in the UK for Financial Services, Fintech and emerging SMEs. Manchester’s financial, professional and business services sector is the largest outside London, employing approximately 311,000 people and serving as a hub for major financial institutions, making it a prime location for Sturgeon’s expansion.
Sturgeon is well-positioned to support Manchester’s thriving community of entrepreneurs by providing compliance and regulatory support tailored to their needs, along with C-suite talent search and a complementary design studio focusing on branding, marketing and content. Sturgeon Compliance Services (SCS) is focused on corporate finance and the alternative investments sector, particularly venture capitals. The team combines over 100 years of experience, from corporate finance through to alternative funds investment management backgrounds.
Seonaid Mackenzie says:
“From regulatory overload to shrinking budgets and the need for understanding complexity, executives have many challenges to manage on top of running a business. I have run a regulated firm supporting emerging financial services businesses for more than 25 years with hands-on experience. Those firms that have spun out of my company appreciate our tailored solutions. I am excited to bring our offering to companies in the North and to the many who come to us by word of mouth, so we can continue to create authentic relationships.”
Sturgeon Compliance Services, a trading name of The Sturgeon Group Limited, is a leading provider of creative compliance solutions for UK start-ups, established businesses, and overseas firms entering the UK market. Founded in 2011 to complement the FCA-authorised Sturgeon Ventures LLP – the pioneer of Regulatory Incubation since 1998 – SCS takes a pragmatic, entrepreneurial approach to governance, risk, and compliance. The firm is solutions-oriented, ensuring regulated companies receive bespoke, strategic advice. SCS boasts a vast and deep network in the financial services industry and the team expertise spans a wide range of services based on authentic long-term relationships.
About Seonaid Mackenzie
Seonaid (pronounced ‘Shona’) Mackenzie is well known in the financial services industry as a leader with entrepreneurial flair. Her 40 year experience includes roles as a stockbroker, fund manager, and operator of UK funds, alongside fundraising for private companies and serving in multiple non-executive positions within financial service firms and SMEs.
As the pioneer of Regulatory Incubation – now widely recognised as Regulatory Hosting – Seonaid has provided arrangers, investment advisors and portfolio managers with the ability to conduct regulated activities under appropriate FCA permissions before obtaining direct authorisation. Her extensive industry knowledge, innovative mindset, and personal investment in the success of each individual company or venture make her a trusted partner in the financial sector.
For more information and interviews with Seonaid Mackenzie please contact:
Founder and CIO of Sturgeon Ventures LLP Pioneer of Regulatory Incubation which launched originally as a Family Office in 1998, innovator of the wholesale appointed representative firm
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