Bank of Scotland appoints managing director

Previously head of relationships at Bank of Scotland investment service Peter has also worked in Bank of Scotland's corporate banking division.

Peter Curran, managing director at Bank of Scotland, said: "I am delighted to be taking on this role. I look forward to developing Bank of Scotland's mortgage products and gaining further market share within the specialist mortgage market."

Nigel Stockton, managing director at HBOS Intermediaries, said: "It's great to have Peter join our senior mortgage team. He brings with him a wealth of experience in the formation and implementation of business strategy. We have ambitious plans for Bank of Scotland Mortgages in 2007 and I feel confident that Peter is the right man for the job."