An independent Scotland would have the ability to pursue "bold" ideas for a successful economy, including the creation of a local banking network and a single regulator for small businesses, according to the Scottish Greens.

The party said a Yes vote in September's referendum would give Scotland the opportunity to grow emerging sectors like the digital and creative industries and support secure jobs with fair pay.

Green MSP Patrick Harvie visited Dundee games developer Quartic Llama today to launch a paper highlighting their vision of a fairer Scotland.

It is the latest in a series from Green Yes, the Scottish Greens' campaign for a Yes vote.

Mr Harvie said: "Dundee is a great example of a local economy embracing international opportunities, and is at the forefront of the digital sector. It's essential we support the emerging sectors of the economy to create new jobs, and we have a better chance of doing this with the full range of responsibilities.

"The debate about independence provides an opportunity to ask what kind of economy we want. Satisfying, secure jobs with good pay are increasingly rare thanks to the hollowing out of the UK economy by corporate interests, with the main Westminster parties encouraging this approach.

"A successful Scottish economy would chart a different course. We could prioritise the small firms that provide us with a stable business base, reform bank lending and put an end to poverty pay. I hope the Green Yes contribution on jobs draws in undecided voters and shows them the possibilities that a Yes vote opens up."

The paper entitled Jobs-rich, Fair And Flourishing: An Economy For All sets out how Scotland could create thousands of jobs by focusing on small business growth.

Among the priorities would be the establishment of a local banking network and a single regulator for businesses with 10 or fewer employees.

Local authorities should also be able to design a rates scheme that works for their own town centres and creates incentives to invest, the Greens say.