IN BRIEF: Metro Bank shares up amid underlying profit growth
Metro Bank Holdings PLC - London-based high-street lender - Says both underlying and statutory profit in the first quarter of 2025 grew "significantly", compared to the second half of 2024. Notes structurally higher net interest margin. Assets fall 24% to GBP17.07 billion as of March 31, from GBP22.61 billion a year ago. Total net loans decline 28% to GBP8.47 billion from GBP11.82 billion. Metro Bank says it remains confident in meeting guidance. Read More