01MBDaniel Frumkin
Chief Executive Officer
Metro Bank
Leads Metro Bank with responsibility for long-term growth and customer service.
FORUM
Free for the first 50 applicants
Metro Bank BusinessForum 2026
An exclusive day for Metro Bank Business customers — insights from the European Central Bank and practical strategies to grow your business through real relationships.
Hosted by Metro Bank in partnership with the European Central Bank
50complimentary passes
08featured leaders
01focused business day
Official business forum invitationMBF / 26
29August
2026
2026
Venue
The Ritz London
Format
In-person
Pass
FREE · 50 only
Programme
Agenda — 29 August 2026
A full day of insights, networking and practical strategies designed for Metro Bank business customers.
Doors open09:00
Sessions10
Forum closes17:00
One carefully curated day. Every session is designed to move from insight to practical action.
09:00
01
Registration & networking breakfast
Welcome coffee, light breakfast and the chance to meet fellow Metro Bank business customers.
09:45
02
Welcome from Metro Bank leadership
Opening remarks and introduction to the day.
10:15
03
Keynote: The European economic outlook
Senior representative from the European Central Bank shares the latest insights on the European economy and what it means for UK businesses.
11:00
04
Coffee break & networking
11:30
05
Panel: Scaling SMEs with relationship banking
Metro Bank Local Business Managers and external experts discuss practical ways to grow using relationship-driven banking support.
12:30
06
Networking lunch
Informal lunch with the opportunity to connect with speakers and other business owners.
13:45
07
Practical workshop: Cashflow, payments & growth tools
Hands-on session covering practical banking tools, cashflow management and growth support available to Metro Bank business customers.
15:00
08
Fireside chat: What's next for UK and European business banking
Open conversation between Metro Bank leadership and an ECB representative.
15:45
09
Closing remarks & continued networking
17:00
10
End of forum
Leadership perspectives
Featured leaders
Current leaders from Metro Bank and the European Central Bank whose work reflects the themes of the forum.
01MB
02MBAisling Kane
Managing Director, Retail and Business Banking
Metro Bank
Oversees customer-facing activity across retail banking, business banking and mortgages.
03MBRachel Duncan
Chief People Officer
Metro Bank
Leads Metro Bank’s people function, talent development and organisational culture.
04MBPedro Franco
Director of Strategy and Transformation
Metro Bank
Leads transformation, enterprise AI, data and analytics strategy across the bank.
05ECBChristine Lagarde
President
European Central Bank
President of the ECB since November 2019 and Chair of the European Systemic Risk Board.
06ECBBoris Vujčić
Vice-President
European Central Bank
Vice-President of the ECB since June 2026 and former Governor of the Croatian National Bank.
07ECBPhilip R. Lane
Member of the Executive Board
European Central Bank
Economist and former Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland, serving on the ECB’s Executive Board.
08ECBIsabel Schnabel
Member of the Executive Board
European Central Bank
Economist and member of the ECB’s Executive Board, with extensive academic and policy experience.
Programme note: this proposed line-up is for planning purposes; the final speaker list will be published following an official announcement.
Why attend
Why you should join
A focused, high-value day built around real relationships and practical outcomes.
01
Exclusive ECB insights
Hear directly from the European Central Bank on what's next for the European economy.
02
Practical growth strategies
Walk away with real, actionable ideas to grow your business with confidence.
03
Meet fellow business owners
Connect with other Metro Bank business customers and build lasting relationships.
04
Personal banking support
Get one-to-one time with Metro Bank relationship specialists who know your business.
Location
Venue
The Ritz London in Mayfair, moments from Green Park station and central London transport links.
The heart of London
The Ritz London
The Ritz London
150 Piccadilly
London W1J 9BR, United Kingdom
150 Piccadilly
London W1J 9BR, United Kingdom
The forum is listed at The Ritz London on Piccadilly, overlooking Green Park in the heart of Mayfair. Please use the Arlington Street entrance instructions supplied with your event confirmation.
🚇 Green Park · Less than 2 minutes
📍 Mayfair · 150 Piccadilly
Registration
Get your free ticket
Only the first 50 people who complete the short form below will receive a free ticket to the Metro Bank Business Forum 2026.