Metro Bank has launched the new Metro Bank SME Finance brand, following the acquisition of SME Invoice Finance and Asset Finance in August 2013.

Metro Bank SME Finance provides invoice discounting, factoring and cash-flow funding solutions to SMEs and entrepreneurs across the UK.

John Wilde, director at Metro Bank SME Finance, said: “We’re delighted to be launching the new Metro Bank SME Finance brand and accompanying website.

“The creation of Metro Bank SME Finance is a significant milestone for us following a successful first year of integration, as it enables us to deliver an enhanced proposition to our customers, backed up by amazing service.”

Jason Oakley, managing director of commercial banking, Metro Bank said: “At Metro Bank, our customers and their needs always come first, and Metro Bank SME Finance further strengthens our offering to business customers.

“As a champion of small businesses and entrepreneurs, we have both a strong appetite to lend and are committed to delivering fast, flexible funding with unparalleled levels of service.”