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Press releases

September 2024

News

Liverpool business, The Printroom UK secures £1.3mn Metro Bank financing

The printing business will receive £500k invoice finance facility and £825k in asset finance to purchase a new printing press.

Corporate

Metro Bank offers Apprentice Support for Female Led Northants Businesses

Metro Bank has chosen to support a number of female-led businesses based in Northamptonshire with funding for apprentices.  Metro Bank has transferred a portion of its Apprenticeship Levy to Velvet Mortgages and Encore Environment.

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).

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Metro Bank Media Team

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