Scotland

The Scottish government could issue bonds from next April after the Treasury confirmed it had begun a formal process to introduce legislation to that effect.

Footloose and financially free

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.

Prime Minister David Cameron has said there will be "no re-runs" of the Scottish referendum which saw a decisive vote in favour of the country remaining part of the UK.

The majority of Scotland has voted to stay as part of the UK, with the 'no' campaign taking 55% of the vote, but how did this look on the ground?

The pound reached a two-year high against the euro overnight while yields on gilts and treasuries rose, as Scottish voters rejected independence from the UK and investors swapped safe havens for equities.

Investment Week brings you the best reaction from the twittersphere as the UK digests the results of Scotland's historic referendum.

Fund managers, economists, and currency traders waited with bated breath for the outcome of the historic referendum in which Scotland would decide its future - whether inside or outside the UK.

Sterling has surged to a two-year high as Scotland votes to remain part of the United Kingdom, as the results of its historic referendum on independence suggest the 'no' campaign has won by a slim margin.

An independent Scotland would result in its economy struggling for at least ten years, a poll of leading fund managers has said.