Happy April Fool.... Metro Bank is now looking at the next generation of sustainable items and plans to introduce a new edible pen in its 76 stores to meet its net zero carbon deadline. The new edible pen will represent the ultimate portable snack, providing both sustenance and sustainability – they are expected to complement the free treats the Bank has always provided to dogs visiting its stores.
Metro Bank has appointed Kathryn Newman as Chief Internal Auditor. Kathryn will join the bank in late summer from Nationwide Building Society where she has held a number of senior auditor positions since 2014, most recently as Audit Director.
As Easter holidays approach and with many consumers looking to book their summer getaways, Metro Bank is warning about the prevalence of fake holidays which is its Scam of the Month for April.
Metro Bank store colleagues have been trained to offer a Safe Space to domestic abuse victims, many of whom are also victims of economic abuse by their partners.
Daniel Frumkin, Chief Executive Officer at Metro Bank, said, “I’m pleased with Metro Bank’s performance over the past year and the successful completion of our transformation plan. We returned to profitability, resolved our legacy issues and further strengthened the foundations for future sustainable growth. While I remain confident in the underlying business, material headwinds do exist, including the macro-economic environment and increasing competition for liabilities. We have established the basis to transition back to being a profitable growth engine, committed to serving our communities through our network of stores, digital offerings and stand-out customer service, as seen in the latest CMA results.”
Metro Bank has appointed Kevin Tonge as Regional Director for asset finance.
Metro Bank is warning consumers about the sharp rise in HMRC hoaxes and investment scams ahead of the current tax year ending on April 5th.
Metro Bank has retained the top spot in the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) latest Service Quality Survey for overall service to its personal current account customers for the tenth time running.
Metro Bank has appointed Richard Saulet as MD Consumer Finance subject to regulatory approval.
Metro Bank store colleagues can now enjoy a three day break thanks to the introduction of a new optional shift pattern.
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