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For over a century, First Citizens Bank has operated as a respected institution in the Southeast and other business areas. But in many U.S. markets outside its core region, it was not as well known.

Over the last year and a half, all that has changed – and quickly.

In March, First Citizens vaulted into the headlines with its acquisition of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). The transaction helped stabilize the financial system, made First Citizens into a Top 20 U.S. bank, added new markets and capabilities…

Small business has long been the backbone of the economy. In 2022, there were 3 million small businesses in Florida, employing 40.5% of the state's workers, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. [1]

While these businesses enjoy the benefits of the state’s fast growth and favorable tax climate, they also face challenges. Navigating rising interest rates, a tight labor market and inflation are obstacles for companies nationwide.

Hope Bryant, vice chairwoman of First Citizens Bank,…

First Citizens Bank has grown significantly in North Florida over the past two years, expanding from boutique business and commercial banking services to working with companies of all sizes, according to Lou Noir-Jones, a North Florida area executive with the bank.

First Citizens’ deposits and outstanding loans in the region have grown steadily and are on track to roughly double by year-end compared to their levels of two years earlier.

Noir-Jones, who has been in the banking industry for 20…

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The Birmingham-based company has named a new senior leader for a key role in Europe.

Residents and businesses continue to file claims.

The name changes comes ahead of the anticipated launch of two key products.

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The influx of email and portal messages has continued post-pandemic, prompting some of the nation’s largest health systems over the past year to begin charging patients for certain interactions online.