Alliance Trust builds presence in England as Scottish independence vote looms

With the vote taking place later this year, the business - one of the country's largest investment trusts - announced in its full year results it had started to take action now in the event a "yes" vote was carried. Alliance Trust chief executive Katherine Garrett-Cox (pictured) said 2014 was an "important year for Scotland". "The referendum in September is creating uncertainty for our customers and our business, which we have a responsibility to address. "Regardless of the outcome it is critical that we are able to provide continuity of service and protection for their investments...