JPMorgan Explored Offer for UK’s Metro Bank, FT Reports

A Metro Bank Holdings Plc branch in London, UK.

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JPMorgan Chase & Co. explored a potential bid for UK lender Metro Bank Holdings Plc but decided on Saturday night not to go ahead with a possible deal because of the additional capital that would be required by a new buyer, according to the Financial Times.