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February 23, 2017 11:00 ET | Source: First Citizens Bank

First Citizens Bank Introduces New TV Ad Campaign on Regional Broadcasts of Academy Awards Feb. 26

Directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Errol Morris, ad campaign showcases associates’ pride in the bank’s Forever First commitment to customers RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 23, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --...
January 19, 2017 13:45 ET | Source: First Citizens Bank

Irby Named Triangle Area Executive at First Citizens Bank

RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 19, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Citizens Bank has named Jay Irby as its Triangle area executive. Most recently, he served as the bank’s Triangle area manager of business...
January 13, 2017 18:26 ET | Source: First Citizens Bank

First Citizens Bank Purchases Certain Assets, Assumes Certain Liabilities of Harvest Community Bank of Pennsville, New Jersey

RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 13, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Citizens Bank, a subsidiary of Raleigh-headquartered First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCNCA), announced today that it has entered into...
November 29, 2016 11:58 ET | Source: First Citizens Bank

First Citizens Bank Launches ‘Open the Door to Change’ to Benefit Teen Cancer America

Bank’s spare change drive supports nonprofit’s goal of specialized facilities and targeted care for young people with cancer RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 29, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Starting today (Giving...
September 22, 2016 14:30 ET | Source: First Citizens Bank

First Citizens Study Shows U.S. Small Business Owners Have Rising Confidence in the Economy

RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 22, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Citizens Bank has released the results of its second annual Small Business Forecast survey, uncovering a strong entrepreneurial spirit and...
September 01, 2016 09:10 ET | Source: First Citizens Bank

First Citizens Bank Completes Merger With Cordia Bancorp, Bank of Virginia

RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 01, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company (known as First Citizens Bank) announced that the merger of Cordia Bancorp Inc. and its subsidiary, Bank of...
August 11, 2016 14:00 ET | Source: First Citizens Bank

Cordia Bancorp Inc. Shareholders Approve Merger With First Citizens Bank

RALEIGH, N.C., and MIDLOTHIAN, Va., Aug. 11, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company (First Citizens) and Cordia Bancorp Inc. (Cordia) announced today that Cordia’s...
July 13, 2016 12:52 ET | Source: First Citizens Bank

Martin Joins First Citizens Bank as Director of Private Banking

RALEIGH, N.C., July 13, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Randy Martin has joined First Citizens Bank as director of private banking.A photo accompanying this announcement is available at...
July 08, 2016 10:38 ET | Source: First Citizens Bank

First Citizens Bank to Provide Free Barbecue Meals to Help People Impacted by West Virginia Flooding

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va., July 08, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Citizens Bank is providing 1,000 hot meals to help people impacted by the historic flooding in West Virginia. The Greenbrier...
May 20, 2016 08:00 ET | Source: First Citizens Bank

First Citizens Bank and Cordia Bancorp Inc. Announce Merger Agreement

RALEIGH, N.C., and MIDLOTHIAN, Va., May 20, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company (known as First Citizens Bank) and Cordia Bancorp Inc. announced today the signing of a...