LONDON, March 5 (Reuters) - Lloyds Banking Group said if Scotland votes this year to become independent from therest of the United Kingdom it could materially impact itscompliance and funding costs and tax position.
"The impact of a 'yes' vote in favour of Scottishindependence is uncertain. The outcome could have a materialimpact on compliance costs, the tax position, and cost offunding for the group," the bank said in its annual reportreleased on Wednesday.