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EuroCrest Bank increases loan book by 30% and announces Milton Keynes office to support continued growth

EuroCrest Bank has grown its loan book by over 30% during the financial year, to more than €400m, at the same time as exceeding €500m in deposits for the first time.

The bank, which has ambitious growth plans and aspirations to work with an even wider number of SMEs, has also announced the opening of a new Milton Keynes office.

The new office in Milton Keynes, nearer to its London head office, will help to strengthen collaboration, leadership oversight and operational effectiveness across the bank.

EuroCrest Bank was founded to provide lending and savings solutions designed around the needs of small and medium-sized businesses.

Simon Bateman, CEO of EuroCrest Bank, said:

“Our growth and performance make this the right time to ensure our structure supports what’s next. Acting from a position of strength allows us to prepare for the future, not react to challenges and our new Milton Keynes office will help strengthen decision-making and overall business performance.

This is an important step on our journey to build a stronger, more connected EuroCrest Bank. One that’s fit for the next stage of our journey, while staying true to the values and service our customers trust.”

Steve Pateman
CHAIR OF THE BOARD

Steve has had an extensive executive career in banking, leading corporate and commercial banking businesses at RBS/NatWest, managing Santander’s UK banking businesses and as CEO of Shawbrook Bank, Hodge Banking Group and most recently successfully leading the banking licence application for StreamBank.

He is a non-executive Director at Bank of Ireland both in the UK and Dublin and Thin Cats, a specialist SME lending business and is retained as an advisor to Black Lion Ventures. He was previously President of the Chartered Banker Institute.

Steve took up the role of Chair at EuroCrest Bank in November 2024, having served as an Investor Non-Executive Director since January 2024.