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Royal Bank of Scotland says new charter is boost for SMEs

Royal Bank of Scotland has launched a charter for small and medium sized enterprises that it claims will bring immediate help to around 20,000 start-ups annually amid persistent claims that banks are not doing enough to help businesses.

The giant bank, which is 70% owned by the government, has tried to demonstrate its commitment to SMEs with the first formal statement of the core business principles it will apply.