Royal Bank of Scotland

Martin Gilbert, chief executive of Aberdeen Asset Management, has given the 'yes' vote on Scottish independence a boost after claiming the country can make a great success of going it alone.

Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) shares were among the top risers this morning after it confirmed it will move its operations to London should Scotland vote to become independent.

The Royal Bank of Scotland said today its costs would be "significantly" impacted if an upcoming vote on Scottish independence sees the region break away from the rest of the UK.

Britain's two state-backed banks have retreated from lending to the London property market since the financial crisis, in a sign of caution amid fears of an inflating housing bubble.

Kames Capital's CEO Martin Davis warned the Scottish independence debate will be much closer than anticipated, resulting in wide and long lasting ramifications for the UK and Europe.

Scotland's banking sector could suffer an Icelandic-style crisis if the vote for independence is approved, Standard & Poor's has warned.

The Royal Bank of Scotland has agreed a deal to scrap its Dividend Access Shares, bringing the resumption of dividend payments by the bank much closer.

The Royal Bank of Scotland is in talks with the government to buy back £1.5bn of shares held by UKFI in a move which could hasten its return to the dividend register.

Credit ratings agency Moody's has cut the rating of the Royal Bank of Scotland, amid fears its restructuring will 'heavily depress' profits.

Fund buyers are increasing their exposure to absolute return equity funds to take advantage of sharp falls by companies which miss earnings estimates.