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July 2018

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Metro Bank's half year profit quadruples year-on-year as customers continue to join the revolution

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Metro Bank Founder and Chairman Recognised by Kingston University

Vernon W Hill II, Founder and Chairman at Metro Bank, the revolution in British banking, has been named an Honorary Doctor of Letters by Kingston University in London in recognition of his outstanding contribution to business and the economy. He was presented with the honorary degree by the University’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Steven Spier during a graduation ceremony at the borough’s Rose Theatre on Friday.

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Metro Bank welcomes Open Banking revolution with launch of Developer Portal

Metro Bank, the revolution in British banking, has today launched its developer portal. The launch opens up the bank’s platform to FCA-registered third parties wishing to build services on top of its APIs, helping to create more choice and opportunities for consumers and businesses alike, to manage their money.

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METRO BANK DELIVERS A 50% BOOST TO RATE SWITCHING PROC FEE

Metro Bank, the revolution in British banking, has increased its rate switching procuration fee by 50% in a move to further support the broker community. From today, brokers will benefit from a procuration fee of 30bps, up from 20bps, in addition to the lender’s comprehensive package of switching initiatives.

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Oh Buoy! All aboard as Metro Bank docks in Southampton with new store

Metro Bank, the revolution in British banking, is bringing its award-winning customer-focused banking experience to the south coast, with the opening of its 57th store in West Quay Shopping Centre. To celebrate its arrival, the bank is inviting local residents and businesses to a two-day community party on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 July.

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Metro Bank paves the way for new Canary Wharf Members Club with £30M Finance Solution

Metro Bank, the revolution in British banking, has today announced that it has provided Canary Wharf Group (CWG) with a £30 million development finance loan. The funds will be used to construct a brand-new private members club in the heart of Canary Wharf.

June 2018

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Metro Bank Provides IT Resource Specialists with Tailor-made Invoice Finance Facility

Metro Bank, the revolution in British banking, has today announced that it has provided IT resource specialists, Cranford Group, with a £800,000 invoice finance line, enabling it to expand its business further across the North of England.

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Metro Bank CEO Recognised as Top 10 CEO by Glassdoor

Craig Donaldson, Chief Executive Officer at Metro Bank, the revolution in British banking, has today been named by Glassdoor as one of its top ten UK CEOs of 2018, as part of its ‘Employee’s Choice Awards’.

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Metro Bank Refreshes Rates Across Mortgage Rates

Metro Bank, the revolution in British banking, has today refreshed rates across its Residential, Buy-to-Let (BTL) and Large Loan ranges, reintroduces new competitive LTV bands across 5 Year Fixed range from 1.94%, and large loans now benefit from single pricing structure.

May 2018

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New Metro Bank Watford to Celebrate Launch with Community Party

Metro Bank, the revolution in British banking, is bringing its award-winning customer service to Watford, with the opening of its 56th seven-day-a-week store. To celebrate its arrival, the bank is inviting local residents and businesses to a two-day long party on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 May.

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