Scotland

Sterling fell further this morning as political leaders headed to Scotland to encourage a 'no' vote.

Wealth managers are moving client assets out of Scotland as concerns over the result of the 18 September referendum grow, according to reports.

The Investment Management Association has highlighted the scale of any regulatory changes that may be necessary if Scotland votes for independence, after revealing 11% of total fund industry AUM is now run by Scottish-based groups.

Scottish wealth manager Turcan Connell Asset Management has started to launch private OEICs for its wealthiest clients in a bid to improve tax efficiency, as well as attract more high net worth customers.

The Prime Minister is under pressure from senior MPs to call on the Queen to speak out against Scottish independence, as fears over a 'yes' vote grow.

Scottish advisers are overwhelmingly against an independent Scotland, according to figures from a Personal Finance Society (PFS) poll.

Investors in all parts of the UK will face increased costs if Scotland votes for independence, Hargreaves Lansdown has warned.

The upcoming Scottish referendum may be providing an unexpected boost to the index-linked gilt market as a lack of supply and investor caution fuel a strong rally in the space.

One of Europe's top officials has said Scotland will not be allowed to keep using the pound sterling and remain in the European Union in case of an independence vote.

Britain's economic recovery will be at risk if Scotland votes for independence next month, the president of Britain's biggest business lobby has warned.