Most UK investors seem to view banks as one of the riskiest sectors in the market - a view I understand but fundamentally disagree with.
UK banks are missing crucial opportunities for profitable lending to high growth companies, according to a new report.
The Royal Bank of Scotland Group reported a small £9m net profit over the first half of the year, after recording a £1.14bn pre-tax profit in the six-month period.
Nationalised lender Northern Rock has returned to profit in the first half of the year.