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  Royal Bank of Scotland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC is one of Scotland's three national clearing banks and one of the oldest in the UK, founded in Edinburgh in 1727 by Royal Charter.
Accordingly the "New Bank" was chartered in 1727 as the Royal Bank of Scotland.
In August 2005 Royal Bank of Scotland purchased a 5% stake in the Bank of China.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Royal_Bank_of_Scotland   (981 words)

  
 NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC /ENG/ Annual and Transition Report (foreign private issuer) (20-F) ITEM 4. INFORMATION ON ...
The Bank was incorporated in England in 1968 and was formed from the merger of National Provincial Bank Limited and Westminster Bank Limited, which had themselves been formed through a series of mergers involving banks with origins dating back to the 17th century.
National Westminster Bank Plc was acquired by The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc on 6 March 2000 and since then it has operated and been managed as a member of the overall RBS Group.
Banks are required to set out their policy on "large exposures" and to inform the FSA of this.
sec.edgar-online.com /2004/04/26/0000950103-04-000577/section3.asp   (4502 words)

  
 Royal Bank Of Scotland Savings Account - Offshore Investments, Offshore Banking
THE TRANSFER OFFICERof nova bank in scotland IS MR SYVESTER OWENS.
OFFICERof nova bank in scotland IS MR SYVESTER OWENS.
royal bank of scotland head of foreign remittance
www.offshore-resources.net /royalbankofscotlandsavingsaccount.htm   (561 words)

  
 THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND GROUP PLC v. DECISION OF THE VAT AND DUTIES TRIBUNAL, 26 February 2002, Lord Coulsfield+Lord ...
A flat-rate fee arrangement is appropriate because the banks each provide different numbers of ATMs and because the essence of the supply is that of a service to the counterparty bank by the provision of cash to its customer.
It was held that, although the estate agents were supplying a service to the prospective buyers, the fact that the appellant instructed them and paid their fees had the consequence that the transaction between them and the appellant constituted a supply of services by them to the appellant.
In our opinion, the reciprocity fee is payable to the appellant in consideration of its providing to the counterparty bank a supply consisting of a service to a customer of that bank in the form of a facility to withdraw cash, in whatever form it is dispensed.
www.scotcourts.gov.uk /opinions/XA98_01.html   (2332 words)

  
 TSYS - In the News - TSYS® Signs Letter of Intent with The Royal Bank of Scotland Group
The Royal Bank Group is the second-largest credit card issuer in the United Kingdom with one of the fastest growing card portfolios in all of Europe.
The Royal Bank of Scotland Group, founded in 1727, is one of Europe’s leading financial services companies, and one of the largest banks in the UK, operating in Britain and throughout the world.
In March 2000 it acquired National Westminster Bank plc, creating an enlarged group which ranks first in the UK in corporate banking, private banking, offshore banking, and private motor insurance, and second in retail banking.
www.tsys.com /news/press_release_article.cfm?News_ID=164   (660 words)

  
 Royal deals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Royal Bank would be able to issue cards with any brand after completing the deal, Ms.
John A. Klein, the president and CEO of People's, said in a conference call with investors that Royal Bank is "choosing what we think is one of the best credit card platforms in the country from which to launch their credit card business" here.
Last year Royal was rumored to be one of the prospective buyers of a portfolio with lower credit quality, the $29 billion receivables of Sears, Roebuck and Co., which eventually went to Citigroup Inc. for a 10% premium.
www.gecfmediawatch.com /japan/Royaldeals.shtml   (1067 words)

  
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www.price-quest.ru /ohio-banks/the-royal-bank-of-canada.htm   (532 words)

  
 Royal Bank of Scotland Group buying credit card operations from People’s Bank MHC (PBCT)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
February 3, 2004 --Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc has long been rumored to have an interest in entering the U.S. credit card market.
People’s Bank, meanwhile, anticipates gross proceeds of about $2.3 billion from the credit card sale, the bulk of which will be used to retire existing debt.
The bank said the new funds would allow it to pursue meaningful growth opportunities, likely by way of acquisition.
www.snl.com /financial_svc/manda/20040203sl.asp   (605 words)

  
 Bloomberg.com: Top Worldwide
Royal Bank of Scotland, the biggest arranger of leveraged loans in Europe, benefited from a surge in takeovers by buyout firms that spurred borrowing last year.
Royal Bank of Scotland had almost 15 percent of the $177 billion market.
Royal Bank of Scotland Chief Executive Officer Fred Goodwin, 47, is trying to build a bank whose earnings are less dependent on the U.K., where consumers are reining in borrowing after accumulating a record 1.16 trillion pounds of debt.
quote.bloomberg.com /apps/news?pid=10000006&sid=ahpTWwuxSgnU&refer=home   (548 words)

  
 Sutter Hill Ventures - News
The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services groups, with a market capitalization of £49.8 billion at the end of June 2004.
Headquartered in Edinburgh, the Group operates in the U.K. and internationally through its two principal subsidiaries, The Royal Bank of Scotland plc (“the Royal Bank”), and National Westminster Bank plc (“NatWest”).
The Royal Bank of Scotland’s domestic interests includes Citizens Bank, one of the 10 largest commercial holding banks in the United States.
www.shv.com /news/pr_09.16.04.html   (472 words)

  
 Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) Watch, by Inner City Press / Fair Finance Watch, (c) 2004
Royal Bank of Scotland announced in August that it would invest in Bank of China as the leading investor in a deal that saw RBS and its partners take a 10 percent stake in the Chinese bank.
Royal Bank of Scotland's RBS Greenwich Capital." See, also., Asset Securitization Report of August 11, 2003: "Homestar Mortgage of Paramus, N.J. is planning its first term securitization, tentatively scheduled for early in the fourth quarter, a company official confirmed.
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) refused to pay off the debts of a credit-card customer permanently paralyzed in a riding accident, even though she had paid for expensive insurance from the lender.
www.innercitypress.org /rbs.html   (14730 words)

  
 Heimlich Institute Honors RBS for Lifesaving Ad   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
One begins to choke, and the others in the group discuss the Heimlich Maneuver in matter-of-fact terms as the choking victim continues to struggle.
The Royal Bank of Scotland Group ("RBS Group") is one of the world's leading financial services companies providing a range of retail and corporate banking, financial markets, consumer finance, insurance, wealth management and other finance-related activities.
RBS Group had a market capitalization of $88.4 billion at July 28th, 2004 and now ranks as the sixth largest bank in the world.
www.heimlichinstitute.org /rbssal.html   (922 words)

  
 ABC News: Royal Bank of Scotland to Relocate Offices
Royal Bank of Scotland to Relocate Offices to Stamford, Conn.
The project would consolidate the bank's operations and its subsidiary, RBS Greenwich Capital of Greenwich, into 500,000 square feet or more of new office space to be built in the downtown district.
Jodi Rell and a bank representative, the project would relocate 550 Royal Bank of Scotland jobs from New York and generate 600 new jobs in Stamford.
abcnews.go.com /Business/wireStory?id=1126648   (329 words)

  
 Companies beginning with: R from Banks - FMLX Directory
The Royal Bank of Scotland Group, founded in 1727, is one of Europe’s leading financial services groups.
By market capitalisation as at 31 December 2002, it is the second largest bank in the UK and in Europe and ra...
Royal Bank of Canada (TSX, NYSE: RY) uses the initials RBC as a prefix for its businesses and operating subsidiaries, which operate under the master brand name of RBC Financial Group.
www.fmlx.com /Banks_and_Banking/Banks/subcats_R.shtml   (480 words)

  
 Royal Bank OF Scotland Group Plc (the) Information | Business.com
The Group's principal activities are banking and other financial services.
The Group's businesses are classified into 10 divisions: Corporate Banking and Financial Markets, Retail Banking, Retail Direct, Manufacturing, Wealth Management, Direct Line Group, Ulster Bank, Citizens and The Centre.
Ulster Bank, Citizens and The Centre provide retail and corporate banking and financial services.
www.business.com /directory/financial_services/banking/banking_institutions/money_center_banks/europe/royal_bank_of_scotland_group_plc_the/index.asp?partner=2662601   (176 words)

  
 ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND GROUP PLC - RBSPF Report of Foreign Issuer (6-K) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Bank placings were up 5.1 billion, 20% to 30.5 billion, and reverse repurchase agreements and stock borrowing ("reverse repos"), were up 3.1 billion, 12%, to 29.7 billion.
Members of the Group are engaged in other litigation in the United Kingdom and a number of overseas jurisdictions, including the United States, involving claims by and against them arising in the ordinary course of business.
The Group's venture capital portfolio, investments held by its general insurance business and its strategic equity investments are the principal sources of non-trading equity risk.
sec.edgar-online.com /2004/08/12/0000950103-04-001155/section2.asp   (6369 words)

  
 TSYS - In the News - TSYS® Signs The Royal Bank of Scotland Group
The Royal Bank Group chose TSYS for its outstanding customer service and leading-edge processing systems which provide optimum flexibility, superior portfolio management and speed to market.
The Royal Bank Group continues to maintain high enthusiasm for the functionality richness TSYS will deliver, thus enabling us to expand our position as an innovative leader in the cards business," added Brannan.
The Royal Bank of Scotland Group, founded in 1727, is one of Europe’s leading financial services companies, and one of the largest banks in the UK, operating and throughout the world.
www.tsys.com /news/press_release_article.cfm?News_ID=147&year=2000   (592 words)

  
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The Parties Complainants are The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc, and National Westminster Bank plc, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, represented by Cogent IPC Ltd. also of London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
The Royal Bank of Scotland Group is a public limited company incorporated under the laws of the United Kingdom.
According to the Complaint, the Royal Bank of Scotland Group enjoys a leading position in the United Kingdom in a number of different areas, such as corporate and commercial banking, offshore and private banking.
arbiter.wipo.int /domains/decisions/word/2003/d2003-0051.doc   (3047 words)

  
 Winterthur Group - Winterthur Group - News & Media   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Group's products include a broad range of property and liability insurance products, as well as insurance solutions in life and pensions that are tailored to the individual needs of private and corporate clients.
The Royal Bank of Scotland Group is Europe’s 2nd and the world’s 5th largest banking Group.
At June 10, 2003 the market capitalisation for The Group was GBP 47.7 billion.The Group includes one of the strongest portfolios of brands in the financial services sector including The Royal Bank of Scotland, NatWest, Direct Line, Coutts, Tesco Personal Finance, Ulster Bank, Lombard, and in the US, Citizens.
www.winterthur.com /worldwide/new/new_arch/new_y03/new_y03_pr_2003_06_11.htm   (785 words)

  
 TSYS Signs the Royal Bank of Scotland Group
TSYS Finalizes 10-Year Card Processing Agreement With The Royal Bank of Scotland Group COLUMBUS, Ga., Aug. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Total System Services, Inc.(R) (NYSE: TSS) (TSYS), today announced the signing of a 10-year agreement with The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc ("Royal Bank Group"), to process its 7 million consumer and commercial card accounts.
TSYS is dedicated to providing superior systems and services to RBS and to others in Europe." The Royal Bank Group is the second-largest credit card issuer in the United Kingdom with one of the fastest growing card portfolios in all of Europe.
About The Royal Bank of Scotland Group The Royal Bank of Scotland Group, founded in 1727, is one of Europe's leading financial services companies, and one of the largest banks in the UK, operating and throughout the world.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/08-09-2000/0001286267&EDATE=   (580 words)

  
 DECISION
The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc v TRB
Complainant, The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc, is a world-leading financial services group, which was founded in 1727.
The Panel accepts Complainant’s registration of the THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND mark with the United Kingdom Patent Office as evidence of Complainant’s rights in the mark pursuant to Policy ¶ 4(a)(i).
www.arb-forum.com /domains/decisions/622345.htm   (1734 words)

  
 Royal Bank of Scotland reports record profits of £8.1bn | newratings.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
LONDON, February 24 (newratings.com) — Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc (RYS.ETR) announced Thursday a 15% y/y increase in its profits to a record £8.1 billion, excluding exceptional items.
RBS, the second-largest bank in the UK in terms of assets, said that it had witnessed a sharp upturn in loans, customer deposits and interest income, while having benefited significantly from its recent acquisitions.
Royal Bank of Scotland’s eleventh consecutive year of double-digit growth was driven by a robust performance across the company’s businesses.
www.newratings.com /analyst_news/article_707192.html   (287 words)

  
 RBS: Press Releases June 2003 - The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc acquire Churchill Insurance Group from Credit ...
The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (RBS) has reached agreement with Credit Suisse Group (Credit Suisse) to purchase the entire issued share capital of Churchill Insurance Group PLC (Churchill).
Oswald J Grübel, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Credit Suisse Group, said "The strength of The Royal Bank of Scotland's proposal together with the commercial fit with its direct insurance operation were central factors behind our decision to sell.
The Group's main areas of operation are the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States.
www.rbs.com /media03.asp?id=MEDIA_CENTRE/PRESS_RELEASES/2003/JUNE/11_CHURCHILL   (811 words)

  
 First Active plc - Corporate News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The boards of The Royal Bank of Scotland and First Active announce that they have agreed the terms of a recommended acquisition for cash of First Active.
The combination of First Active and The Royal Bank of Scotland's subsidiary Ulster Bank will create a highly effective challenger to the larger competitors in the Irish banking market.
This multi-brand distribution strategy, with shared manufacturing, is consistent with the approach successfully implemented by The Royal Bank of Scotland in the United Kingdom following the acquisition of NatWest.
www.firstactive.ie /news_show.asp?id=68   (546 words)

  
 EuroInvestor.co.uk - Royal Bank of Scotland Group (
Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc (RBS), the world's fifth largest bankFounded in 1727, the Royal Bank of Scotland has a real history.
Its many services demonstrate its skills from one area to another and it has become one of the main British banking groups.RBS's activities cover account management, savings, loans and credit cards for both professionals and private individuals.
It also sells insurance (life and general) and investment products through its subsidiary Direct Line, and other more practical services, such as its on-line and telephone banking, available 24 hours a day 365 days a year.In addition to its wide network of branches in Great Britain, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, RBS heads an empire.
www.euroinvestor.co.uk /Stock/ShowStockInfo.Aspx?StockId=357351   (318 words)

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