As the Scottish debate gets nastier by the minute, some facts...

[little_pob]

I think it is tic anyway lol Don't think there is a daily Harold

:eh?: :blushing:

 

[nara]

@nara - it was a rather nice Merlot

Well at least somebody has a sense of humour. :|

 

[trevortron]

If you have investments in Scottish banks there is NO need to panic. A 'Yes' vote will NOT affect them this coming week - you'll have loads of time to move.

If you have shares (or other investments) in a Scottish company, the same applies. Companies that may be affected will take steps to protect themselves and shareholders.

Chill, it's a storm in a kilt

Hmm, talking of Scottish banks- where would this leave HBOS? Divorce?

 

[IANB]

Oh dear @nara my dislike was tounge in cheek mate, as was your comment
I will reverse it now

 

[Him Her]

Hmm, talking of Scottish banks- where would this leave HBOS? Divorce?

That is not at all clear for a number of reasons but my original point was that the vote happens on Thursday, assuming it's a yes Independence would follow somewhat later. Until Independence negotiations are settled the banks will still be in the UK.

Reasons it is unclear revolve around tighter banking restrictions such as the need for protective mechanisms for customer deposits; the requirement that a bank be headquartered in the state it does most of its business etc. Of course, that's tied in with whether Scotland is in the EU or not and whether it has a currency union, joins the Euro or has its own currency.

Impossible to call at this stage.