IN BRIEF: Metro Bank shares rise as total assets climb on-quarter
Metro Bank Holdings PLC - London-based high-street bank - Reports that total assets stood at GBP16.56 billion in the first quarter of 2026, down 3.0% from GBP17.07 billion a year ago but up 0.5% from GBP16.48 billion at the end of 2025. Net loan to deposit ratio in the first quarter was 68%, higher than 61% a year ago and 66% at the end of 2025. Net loans and advances to customers fall 3.9% on-year to GBP13.28 billion from GBP13.82 billion, and are 1.2% lower than GBP13.45 billion at 2025-end. Read More