TUESDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER 1999: RBS Pokes A Claymore Above the Parapet

Royal Bank of Scotland told the Takeover Panel yesterday that they are "interested" in NatWest and are observing the situation. They are not making a bid as yet, but apparently putting this marker down now makes it easier for them to do so in the future. There are other rumours around, including Abbey National (Westminster Abbey plc sounds good!)