RBS

RBS chairman Sir Philip Hampton is to leave the bank in order to take up an identical position at GlaxoSmithKline, according to reports.

Shares in the largest Scottish companies, notably financials, helped power the FTSE 100 higher this morning after the results of the Scottish referendum revealed the country had voted to remain part of the UK.

Royal Bank of Scotland could be forced to plug a £5.6bn deficit in its pensions scheme if Scotland votes Yes on Thursday.

An index of 14 Scottish companies labelled the 'Scotsie' has performed broadly in line with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 350 indices so far this year, despite increasing signs there could be a 'yes' vote on independence later this week.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Royal Bank of Scotland and Natwest Bank £14.5m for failings in their mortgage advice.

Scotland's fund industry is lining up tax and legal specialists ahead of the independence referendum, as some predict continuing uncertainty whatever the result.

Some of the country's top bond fund managers are increasing liquidity in their portfolios over fears a ‘shadow banking' bond market bubble buoyed by ‘tourist' investors may burst.

Royal Bank of Scotland shares rocketed this morning after the bank said it expects a big jump in profits in H1.

The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) expects profits to jump in the first half of the year, although its CEO has warned litigation issues could still hit future revenues.

High street banks are using Wonga-style bullying letters to chase customers for payments.