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May 2014

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Metro Bank launches Metro Bank SME Finance

Metro Bank, the revolutionary high street bank, today announces the launch of the new Metro Bank SME Finance brand, following the acquisition of SME Invoice Finance and Asset Finance in August 2013.

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Time for a new bank:Metro Bank opens second store in Milton Keynes

April 2014

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Metro Bank reports record quarterly growth for lending and deposits

Metro Bank, the first new high street bank in more than 100 years, today announces its quarter one financial statement to 31 March 2014.

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Representing London: Metro Bank launches .London site

Metro Bank, the revolutionary high street bank, today unveils its new website MetroBank.London as part of the pioneer launch of the Dot London domain. The community bank, based in London and the South East, is the only bank to be involved in the Dot London launch.

March 2014

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Metro Bank supports The Great Retail Revival

Metro Bank, the revolutionary high street bank, is proud to announce a new partnership with the Great Retail Revival to discover, support and mentor budding retailers.

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Time for a new bank: Metro Bank brings the banking revolution to Epsom

Metro Bank continues its fast paced expansion in 2014 with the opening of its 26th store in Epsom, Surrey. To mark the opening, the UK’s most revolutionary bank will be holding two days of celebrations on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th March. Epsom residents and businesses visiting the store will experience an array of entertainment; including stilt walkers, face painting, balloons and music, and most importantly, a new convenient customer focused bank for personal and business customers.

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Metro Bank wins at Asian Voice Awards

Metro Bank, the newest high street bank in more than 100 years, has been named Financial Provider of the Year at the Asian Voice Political & Public Life Awards in London. The revolutionary high street bank, which prides itself on offering customers the very best in service and convenience, was presented the top prize by Baroness Betty Boothroyd at a ceremony in the House of Commons.

February 2014

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Metro Bank appoints Roger Farah to board

Metro Bank, the revolutionary high street bank, today announces the appointment of Roger Farah to its board as non-executive director.

January 2014

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Metro Bank reports record growth

Metro Bank, the first new high street bank in more than 100 years, today announces its quarter four financial statement to 31 December 2013.

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Metro Bank completes £387.5 million capital raise

Metro Bank, the revolutionary customer-focused high street bank, today confirms it has raised £387.5 million in a capital raise of common stock, with the share price at a 30% premium on the previous capital raise in June 2012. This fourth capital raise brings the total equity capital raised by the bank to £641 million ($1,050 million). The capital will be used to support the rapid expansion of Metro Bank, including its retail, commercial, and private banking businesses.

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