London Scottish Bank

London Scottish Bank is seeking acquisition targets and lifting gearing in anticipation, reports the Financial Times.

The bank's gearing is currently 180% - up from 150 last year - but Roy Reece, chief executive, said he would be comfortable if this rose to 300%.

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