Is Royal Bank of Scotland a private bank?

Private Banking is part of the RBS Group’s Wealth Division, or Coutts – a private bank and wealth manager that first opened its doors for business in London in 1692.

Who runs the Royal Bank of Scotland?

NatWest Holdings
Royal Bank of Scotland

Is the Bank of Scotland owned by the government?

The government had owned more than 80\% of RBS in the wake of the crisis and has gradually been reducing its stake, most recently with two share sales earlier this year. Shares in the bank are held through UK Government Investments (UKGI).

Are Royal Bank of Scotland and NatWest the same?

THE Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) Group is changing its name to the NatWest Group but the banking giant says there’s no change for customers. Coutts, NatWest, RBS, and Ulster Bank will remain the brands operating within the group, with RBS saying it’s just the group name that’s changing.

What is the difference between RBS and Bank of Scotland?

The Royal Bank of Scotland or RBS as they say has its headquarters in Edinburgh (UK) whereas the other bank , Bank of Scotland, is also based in the UK, But they are competitor banks and two separate identities.

Is Bank of Scotland same as Royal Bank of Scotland?

No they aren’t, clearly they are not. The Royal Bank of Scotland or RBS as they say has its headquarters in Edinburgh (UK) whereas the other bank , Bank of Scotland, is also based in the UK, But they are competitor banks and two separate identities.

Which banks are linked to Royal Bank of Scotland?

In the United Kingdom, its main subsidiary companies are National Westminster Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland, Ulster Bank, NatWest Markets and Coutts. The group issues banknotes in Scotland and Northern Ireland; as of 2014, the Royal Bank of Scotland was the only bank in the UK to still print £1 notes.