Metro Bank Holdings PLC - London-based lender - Notes deposit outflow rates have normalised since it announced a funding package. They had increased over fears of Metro Bank's financial health prior to the capital package. Meanwhile, assets as at September 30 fall 0.7% to GBP21.61 billion from GBP21.75 billion as at June 30. Loan to deposit ratio softens to 80% from 81% over the three months. "The third quarter delivered continued momentum in personal and business current account growth and customer acquisition as well as a modest statutory profit after tax," it says. Metro Bank in October announced a new deal with investors to shore up its finances. The deal included a GBP325 million capital raise and GBP600 million in debt refinancing. In early October, the Financial Times said Metro Bank was seeking to raise up to GBP600 million to shore up its finances. It led to a sell-off in the stock, hitting the 52-week low on October 5.
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