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Metro Bank founder to bring new digital bank to the North East

The founder of Metro Bank, Anthony Thomson, will bring his new digital bank concept to the North East, it has been announced.

The former Metro Bank chairman will bring in First Direct chief executive Mark Mullen to lead the venture.

Named ‘Atom’, the new bank is expected to open for business in 2015 and will offer a range of personal and banking products.

Mr Thomsont: “Designed entirely for the digital age and with none of the legacy issues of the past, Atom will be the UK’s first real alternative to the established banks.

“Atom will be led and governed by an experienced and imaginative team who have a passion for people and know what it takes to put the customer at the heart of an organisation. Together we will offer our personal and business customers both better customer service and better value.

“We believe that Atom will be the 21st century choice for customers who want a bank that’s not just different, but more importantly, better.“

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Tom Keighley .