MOVE TO THE VALLEY INCREASED business has led to a move for NatWest's Corporate Business Centre in Bolton.

The team of 15 transferred at the week-end from Ashton house in Waterloo Street to the new business park in the nearby Tonge Valley.

Mr Wade Martin, Regional Managing Director for the North-west, said: "The investment in new premises clearly demonstrates NatWest's commitment in providing relationship banking for mid-corporate business in the area."

CBS says it has the largest market share of the UK Corporate Banking market and enjoys a market share of more than 34 per cent in the North-west.

Mr Colin Davies, Corporate Director responsible for the South East Lancashire area, said: "The move to The Valley is tremendous news for us.

"This new site that NatWest will share with Lombard reinforces our strong identity within the community and complements our desire to remain first choice for corporate business in the Bolton area."

NatWest Corporate Banking Services deals with clients who have an annual turnover in excess of £1 million.

The North-west region has 11 corporate business centres and a further 11 smaller sites in an area stretching from Chester to Cumbria.

The bank is to continue to house its Retail Business Centre and Account Management Centre in Ashton House.

Lombard is the finance house subsidiary of NatWest Group.

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