First Citizens Bank news and trends

Update: Synapse Bankruptcy Trustee Seeks Chapter 7 or Dismissal
Legal // June 09, 2025

The end might be near for the Synapse bankruptcy case. Jelena McWilliams, the court-appointed Chapter 11 trustee has formally requested the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California to convert the Chapter 11 case to Chapter 7 or, alternatively, dismiss it. The motion...

First Citizens Bank and Sixth Street Partner on Equipment Financing
B2B Payments // February 05, 2025

First Citizens Bank and global investment firm Sixth Street have launched a new platform designed to provide flexible capital equipment financing solutions to middle market companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

More Than Half of US Companies Use Real-Time Payments
Real-Time Payments // December 20, 2024

Instant payments continue their global sweep, with expanding RTP® network capabilities from The Clearing House in the United States, Australia simplifying cross-border transfers and Hungary embracing QR codes for everyday transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

First Citizens Offers Instant Payments via RTP Network
Faster Payments // September 10, 2024

First Citizens Bank now lets customers receive instant payments via the RTP network. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Update: Synapse Bankruptcy Trustee Seeks Chapter 7 or Dismissal

June 09, 2025
The end might be near for the Synapse bankruptcy case. Jelena McWilliams, the court-appointed Chapter 11 trustee has formally requested the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California to convert the Chapter 11 case to Chapter 7 or, alternatively, dismiss it. The motion filed Friday, June 6, highlights the estate’s lack of funds, […]

Silicon Valley Bank’s Downfall: Lessons Learned and Unanswered Questions

March 11, 2024
It’s said that those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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First Citizens Seeks New Mergers to Cross Growth Threshold

February 20, 2026
First Citizens BancShares is looking to make acquisitions that will give it the scale needed to deal with the additional regulations that come into effect when a bank reaches $250 billion in assets, Bloomberg reported Friday (Feb. 20), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited […]

First Citizens Bank and Sixth Street Partner on Equipment Financing

February 05, 2025
First Citizens Bank and global investment firm Sixth Street have launched a new platform designed to provide flexible capital equipment financing solutions to middle market companies. Get the Full Story...

First Citizens Offers Instant Payments via RTP Network

September 10, 2024
First Citizens Bank now lets customers receive instant payments via the RTP network. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

SVB Adds Bankers as Anniversary of Its Failure Nears

February 15, 2024
While other lenders are cutting staff, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) is reportedly hiring. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...