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NatWest CEO Dame Alison Rose and the University of Edinburgh's principal Sir Peter Mathieson. Picture: Adam Hollingworth Photography.

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NatWest Group is the parent company of Royal Bank of Scotland , which has its HQ at Gogarburn, Edinburgh.

RBS owner NatWest 'entering new chapter' after sell-off milestone

NatWest Group has become the latest major UK bank to beat profit projections.

RBS owner NatWest beats profit hopes with 'reassuringly dull' results: reaction

Royal Bank of Scotland parent NatWest Group was hosting its annual shareholder meeting in Edinburgh.

NatWest blames collapse of SVB and Credit Suisse on 'poor risk management'

RBS believes the new tie-up will help 'empower women to unleash their full potential and achieve their goals' (file image). Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto.

RBS hails 'mentor matchmaking' service aimed at Scots female entrepreneurs

The past couple of weeks have seen results from Britain's big banks, including RBS owner NatWest.

Bank of Scotland owner Lloyds wraps up reporting season 'in some style'

NatWest Group chief executive Dame Alison Rose said the bank had delivered a strong performance in 2022.

NatWest: Profits surge as CEO Alison Rose receives £5.25m in pay and bonuses

NatWest chief executive Dame Alison Rose said the bank was not 'letting up on tackling climate change'.

RBS parent NatWest makes important pledge over oil and gas lending

Robert Burns, played here by an actor, would sympathise with many suffering amid the cost-of-living crisis today (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Scotland needs tax regime to be competitive with rest of UK – Sandy Begbie

Dr Claudia Cavalluzzo, executive director of Converge, says: 'It doesn’t matter whether you call yourself an ‘entrepreneur’ or a ‘founder’ or a ‘creative’ because we don’t care about those labels.'

Converge launching for 2023, aiming to help more start-ups reach new heights

Alison Rose, chief executive of the NatWest Group visited the site with Gavin Reid, chief executive of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra visit the site of the new Dunard Centre in Edinburgh's New Town. Picture: Paul Chappells

Final hurdle cleared to allow work on Edinburgh concert hall to begin

The RBS owner said pre-tax operating profit hit £1.1 billion, up from a little under £1bn a year earlier. Picture: Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images.

Reaction: RBS owner NatWest upgrades FY forecast after 'mixed' Q3 performance

NatWest chief executive Alison Rose: 'We recognise that there are instances where customers would benefit from speaking with an independent advisor, particularly where debts are spread across multiple lenders.'

Struggling SMEs to get 'independent debt advice' as RBS seals charity tie-up

NatWest chief executive Alison Rose: 'We know that continued increases in the cost of living are impacting people, families and businesses across the UK.' Picture: Nick Ansell/PA Wire

NatWest boosts investor payouts but pledges support for cash-strapped customers

Royal Bank of Scotland parent NatWest said the rest of the year was set to be more challenging as customers and businesses got to grips with the cost-of-living crisis.

Profits surge at RBS parent NatWest Group but cost-of-living woes set to weigh

Alison Rose, chief executive of RBS parent firm NatWest, is one of only nine women to hold the top spot at a FTSE 100 company.

Stark new report: FTSE 100 still very much a man’s world

NatWest CEO Alison Rose says much progress has been made to help more women into business, but has warned the pandemic may hold back future female entrepreneurs.

Girl power sees female-led firms in Scotland hit record high

NatWest has reported a big swing to the black as it moves closer to full private ownership again.

RBS owner NatWest posts big profits and payouts amid Covid rebound: reaction

Flat-pack solar capture device among winners of Scottish Edge pitch at COP26

NatWest-owned Royal Bank of Scotland has its headquarters and conference facilities at Gogarburn in Edinburgh. Picture: Ian Georgeson

RBS parent NatWest posts hike in profits but results underwhelm: full reaction

NatWest Group chief executive Alison Rose: 'Our ambition to play a leading role in the UK’s transition to a net zero economy is why we are targeting £100bn of climate and sustainable funding and financing by the end of 2025.' Picture: Nick Ansell/PA Wire

RBS owner NatWest pledges £100 billion of green funding and SME eco loans

RBS boss Ms Rose is encouraging businesses to reach out to their local Expert in Residence (file image). Picture: Nick Ansell/PA Wire.

RBS debuts Expert in Residence initiative to help female entrepreneurs

NatWest-owned Royal Bank of Scotland has its headquarters and conference facilities at Gogarburn in Edinburgh. Picture: Ian Georgeson

RBS owner NatWest swings to £2.5bn profit and returns more cash to investors

Progress on cost-cutting and the impact of the pandemic on its bad debt provision will be in the spotlight when NatWest updates on trading this week. Picture: Matt Crossick/PA.

Strong recovery could reduce bad debt hangover for banks

NatWest-owned Royal Bank of Scotland has its headquarters and conference facilities at Gogarburn in Edinburgh. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Taxpayer stake in RBS owner NatWest falls below 60% after share sale

Ulster Bank is pulling its operations from Ireland (Getty Images)

Why is Ulster Bank leaving the Republic of Ireland?

NatWest-owned Royal Bank of Scotland has its headquarters and conference facilities at Gogarburn in Edinburgh. Picture: Ian Georgeson

RBS owner NatWest to quit Ireland and resume dividends after £351m loss

Royal Bank of Scotland, which forms part of NatWest Group, has its headquarters and conference facilities at Gogarburn in Edinburgh. Picture: Ian Georgeson

RBS owner NatWest and Barclays in sharp focus with full-year numbers

In January 2020, the banking giant announced a major programme to help female entrepreneurship following the findings of The Rose Review of Female Entrepreneurship, led by the group’s chief executive Alison Rose, above. Picture: Nick Ansell/PA Wire

RBS commits to additional £100m in funding to support Scots female entrepreneurs

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Ad Feature How banks have taken on a supporting role during the pandemic

RBS' site in Edinburgh's Gogarburn. Picture: Ian Georgeson.

Reaction: NatWest swings into profit

Claudia Cavalluzzo, Director Converge

Everyone loses when fewer women start businesses - Claudia Cavalluzzo

Simon Thompson, chief executive officer at the Chartered Banker Institute; Gail Hurley, senior adviser to the Global Ethical Finance Initiative; and Thom Kenrick, head of social strategy at the Royal Bank of Scotland.

Scotland sees hundreds 'gather' to shape more ethical financial future

The Rose Award is named after the banking group's chief executive Alison Rose. Picture: Domenico Pugliese.

Converge and RBS team up for award to promote female entrepreneurship

NatWest announce 550 roles will be cut

Chief executive Alison Rose. Picture: Nick Ansell.

Analysts cautious over NatWest's outlook after £2bn hit due to coronavirus

RBS will not rebrand its high street branches as NatWest.

RBS group name change risks 'losing customers'

Dundas House in Edinburgh became the Royal Bank of Scotland's head office in 1825 (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Why RBS's 'historic day' is sad day for Scotland – Bill Jamieson

The bank first announced its intention to change its parent company name in February stressing that there would be no change to its customer-facing brands, with branches in Scotland continuing to operate under the historic Royal Bank of Scotland banner. Picture: Ian Georgeson

‘Historic and symbolic' day as RBS ditches Royal Bank of Scotland group name

The Royal Bank of Scotland HQ at Gogarburn in Edinburgh. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Royal Bank of Scotland to drop historic group name next week

The resource offers dedicated, needs-based content for women starting up in business. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto.

WES launches online Women’s Business Centre to help budding entrepreneurs

The NatWest Markets investment banking unit is part of Royal Bank of Scotland Group. Picture: AFP/Getty Images

Royal Bank of Scotland chief Alison Rose reveals top team at NatWest Markets

Edinburgh-headquartered Royal Bank of Scotland has become the latest big British bank to lay bare the impact of the coronavirus crisis on its finances, and City analysts have warned of further potential fallout.

Royal Bank of Scotland sees profits halve amid pandemic

News of the Covid-19 response came as RBS staged a virtual annual shareholder meeting, ahead of its first-quarter results on Friday. Picture: Getty Images

RBS gives small businesses £1.4 billion coronavirus lifeline - no major job cuts...

Royal Bank of Scotland parent NatWest Group has attracted Jen Tippin from Lloyds Banking Group to join in the new role of chief transformation officer.

RBS owner NatWest scoops top Lloyds executive for new role

'As a purpose-led bank we want to do the right thing for our customers,' said Rose. Picture: Nick Ansell.

Coronavirus: RBS boss Alison Rose and chairman Howard Davies forgo 25% of pay to...

The Prince’s Trust and Royal Bank of Scotland and NatWest have launched a grant fund for young entrepreneurs impacted by the coronavirus crisis. Picture: Carl De Souza

Prince’s Trust and RBS target young entrepreneurs hit by Covid-19 with multi-mil...

Edinburgh-headquartered Royal Bank of Scotland is one of the big banks agreeing to the measures.

Royal Bank of Scotland among banking shares hit as axe taken to investor payouts

RBS chair Malcolm Buchanan flagged the aim for Scottish SMEs to be supported through the impact of the coronavirus. Picture: Stewart Attwood.

RBS unveils £350m pot to help coronavirus-hit Scots firms

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