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Press releases

September 2024

Community

Winning Women Welcome Men

Southend Metro Bank recently held a Winning Women Essex networking event, co-hosted by some of the region’s most dynamic entrepreneurs and business leaders. For the first time in the history of the Winning Women Essex events, men were invited to join, marking a milestone in the group’s growth and commitment to inclusivity. Men are now invited to join the events quarterly.

Corporate

Metro Bank Warns UK SMEs against rise in impersonation scams

Metro Bank is warning its personal and business customers against a rise in impersonation scams as part of its Scam of the Month awareness campaign.

News

Metro Bank enhances mortgage employment and income criteria

Metro Bank will now accept court ordered child maintenance payments and foster income as part of a customer’s income.

News

Metro Bank completes £16mn refinancing deal with Criterion Capital for Zedwell hotel expansion

Metro Bank has finalised a £16mn, five-year funding package with Criterion Capital to refinance Zedwell Greenwich, which opened in October 2023.

Corporate

Metro Bank Forges Strategic Collaboration With Infosys To Accelerate Digital Transformation

Metro Bank, the UK’s community bank, has entered into a long-term collaboration with Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, to enhance some of its IT and support functions, while digitally transforming the bank’s business operations.

Community

Banking on Bright Futures

Metro Bank colleagues James Hammond and Rovi Tambwe recently attended the John Ruskin College Freshers Fair. John Ruskin College is a further education institution located in South Croydon offering a wide range of courses including vocational programs, apprenticeships, and A-levels, catering to school leavers and adult learners alike.

Community

Pedals, Pals and Pounds

Metro Bank colleague Mauro Pizzol alongside a group of friends, recently completed the iconic London to Brighton bike ride, pedalling their way to an impressive £3,164 raised for the Dons Local Action Group (DLAG).

Corporate

Bowled Over

Four female entrepreneurs and their businesses are being showcased by community bank Metro Bank as part of its partnership with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

Community

Supporting Local Growth

Southend Metro Bank Local Director Steve Ackroyd and Local Business Manager Ashlea Cole recently attended the Southchurch Business Expo. The event, organised by Southend’s City Council’s Economic Development Team in partnership with Project Southchurch and sponsored by Amber Mortgage Solutions, was aimed at providing advice to young entrepreneurs and potential new traders on setting up businesses and showcasing the services and products local enterprises offer.

Community

Hiking Highs and Muddy Lows

The UK’s community bank, Metro Bank, gives every colleague a Day to Amaze – essentially a paid day off to support a local charity or good cause. This past weekend, colleagues from Metro Bank’s Asset Finance team laced up their boots and embarked on a challenging 25km hike through the picturesque (and surprisingly muddy) Surrey Hills, for Beyond, a youth mental health charity supporting individuals by providing resources, education, and advocacy to improve mental health services and awareness across the country.

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