Search
00
GBAF Logo
trophy
Top StoriesInterviewsBusinessFinanceBankingTechnologyInvestingTradingVideosAwardsMagazinesHeadlinesTrends

Subscribe to our newsletter

Get the latest news and updates from our team.

Global Banking & Finance Review®

Global Banking & Finance Review® - Subscribe to our newsletter

Company

    GBAF Logo
    • About Us
    • Advertising and Sponsorship
    • Profile & Readership
    • Contact Us
    • Latest News
    • Privacy & Cookies Policies
    • Terms of Use
    • Advertising Terms
    • Issue 81
    • Issue 80
    • Issue 79
    • Issue 78
    • Issue 77
    • Issue 76
    • Issue 75
    • Issue 74
    • Issue 73
    • Issue 72
    • Issue 71
    • Issue 70
    • View All
    • About the Awards
    • Awards Timetable
    • Awards Winners
    • Submit Nominations
    • Testimonials
    • Media Room
    • FAQ
    • Asset Management Awards
    • Brand of the Year Awards
    • Business Awards
    • Cash Management Banking Awards
    • Banking Technology Awards
    • CEO Awards
    • Customer Service Awards
    • CSR Awards
    • Deal of the Year Awards
    • Corporate Governance Awards
    • Corporate Banking Awards
    • Digital Transformation Awards
    • Fintech Awards
    • Education & Training Awards
    • ESG & Sustainability Awards
    • ESG Awards
    • Forex Banking Awards
    • Innovation Awards
    • Insurance & Takaful Awards
    • Investment Banking Awards
    • Investor Relations Awards
    • Leadership Awards
    • Islamic Banking Awards
    • Real Estate Awards
    • Project Finance Awards
    • Process & Product Awards
    • Telecommunication Awards
    • HR & Recruitment Awards
    • Trade Finance Awards
    • The Next 100 Global Awards
    • Wealth Management Awards
    • Travel Awards
    • Years of Excellence Awards
    • Publishing Principles
    • Ownership & Funding
    • Corrections Policy
    • Editorial Code of Ethics
    • Diversity & Inclusion Policy
    • Fact Checking Policy
    Original content: Global Banking and Finance Review - https://www.globalbankingandfinance.com

    A global financial intelligence and recognition platform delivering authoritative insights, data-driven analysis, and institutional benchmarking across Banking, Capital Markets, Investment, Technology, and Financial Infrastructure.

    Copyright © 2010-2026 - All Rights Reserved. | Sitemap | Tags

    Editorial & Advertiser disclosure

    Global Banking & Finance Review® is an online platform offering news, analysis, and opinion on the latest trends, developments, and innovations in the banking and finance industry worldwide. The platform covers a diverse range of topics, including banking, insurance, investment, wealth management, fintech, and regulatory issues. The website publishes news, press releases, opinion and advertorials on various financial organizations, products and services which are commissioned from various Companies, Organizations, PR agencies, Bloggers etc. These commissioned articles are commercial in nature. This is not to be considered as financial advice and should be considered only for information purposes. It does not reflect the views or opinion of our website and is not to be considered an endorsement or a recommendation. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or applicability of any information provided with respect to your individual or personal circumstances. Please seek Professional advice from a qualified professional before making any financial decisions. We link to various third-party websites, affiliate sales networks, and to our advertising partners websites. When you view or click on certain links available on our articles, our partners may compensate us for displaying the content to you or make a purchase or fill a form. This will not incur any additional charges to you. To make things simpler for you to identity or distinguish advertised or sponsored articles or links, you may consider all articles or links hosted on our site as a commercial article placement. We will not be responsible for any loss you may suffer as a result of any omission or inaccuracy on the website.

    1. Home
    2. >Finance
    3. >UK's Metro Bank receives takeover approach, Sky News reports
    Finance

    UK's Metro Bank Receives Takeover Approach, Sky News Reports

    Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®

    Posted on June 14, 2025

    1 min read

    Last updated: January 23, 2026

    Add as preferred source on Google
    UK's Metro Bank receives takeover approach, Sky News reports - Finance news and analysis from Global Banking & Finance Review
    Why waste money on news and opinion when you can access them for free?

    Take advantage of our newsletter subscription and stay informed on the go!

    Subscribe

    Tags:equityfinancial communityInvestment managementprivate equity

    Quick Summary

    Metro Bank in the UK has been approached by Pollen Street Capital for a takeover, as reported by Sky News. Reuters has yet to confirm this report.

    UK's Metro Bank receives takeover approach, Sky News reports

    (Reuters) -UK's Metro Bank has been approached about a takeover bid backed by a private equity firm Pollen Street Capital, Sky News reported on Saturday.

    Reuters could not immediately confirm the report.

    (Reporting by Yazhini MV in Bengaluru; Editing by Toby Chopra)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Metro Bank has been approached for a takeover.
    • •The bid is backed by Pollen Street Capital.
    • •Sky News reported the potential acquisition.
    • •Reuters has not confirmed the report.
    • •The news highlights interest in UK banking sector.

    Frequently Asked Questions about UK's Metro Bank receives takeover approach, Sky News reports

    1Who has approached Metro Bank for a takeover?

    Metro Bank has been approached about a takeover bid backed by the private equity firm Pollen Street Capital.

    2Was the report about the takeover confirmed?

    Reuters could not immediately confirm the report regarding the takeover approach.

    3Which news outlet reported the takeover bid?

    Sky News reported the takeover bid involving Metro Bank.

    More from Finance

    Explore more articles in the Finance category

    Image for Stocks on edge as Middle East ceasefire talks take centre stage
    Stocks on Edge as Middle East Ceasefire Talks Take Centre Stage
    Image for Germany's Henkel nears deal for hair care brand Olaplex, Bloomberg News reports
    Germany's Henkel Nears Deal for Hair Care Brand Olaplex, Bloomberg News Reports
    Image for Citi's co-head of Asia investment banking Metzger departs, Bloomberg News reports
    Citi's Co-Head of Asia Investment Banking Metzger Departs, Bloomberg News Reports
    Image for Russian attacks kill two in Ukraine's Kharkiv, damage infrastructure on the Danube
    Russian Attacks Kill Two in Ukraine's Kharkiv, Damage Infrastructure on the Danube
    Image for UK consumer sentiment slides to weakest in over two years, BRC survey shows
    UK Consumer Sentiment Slides to Weakest in Over Two Years, Brc Survey Shows
    Image for Dollar strengthens as confidence recovers, Fed hike bets trimmed
    Dollar Strengthens as Confidence Recovers, Fed Hike Bets Trimmed
    Image for US oil prices rise as investors assess Middle East de-escalation
    US Oil Prices Rise as Investors Assess Middle East De-Escalation
    Image for UK authorises military to board Russian shadow fleet tankers
    UK Authorises Military to Board Russian Shadow Fleet Tankers
    Image for Trading Day: Giving peace a chance
    Trading Day: Giving Peace a Chance
    Image for Nexi appoints Bernardo Mingrone as CEO
    Nexi Appoints Bernardo Mingrone as CEO
    Image for UN adopts Ghana's slavery resolution, defying resistance from US, Europe
    UN Adopts Ghana's Slavery Resolution, Defying Resistance From Us, Europe
    Image for Saab presses on with Peru fighter campaign despite political headwinds
    Saab Presses on With Peru Fighter Campaign Despite Political Headwinds
    View All Finance Posts
    Previous Finance PostSpain's Telefonica Sells Its Ecuador Unit at $380 Million
    Next Finance PostIsraeli Firing Kills 45 People in Gaza, Many at Aid Site, Medics Say