Spending and Saving Better in the New Year: Americans will spend an average of $4,700 to achieve their New Year's Resolutions

RALEIGH, N.C. , Dec. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Self-improvement is a priority for many Americans as 2026 approaches — and they're willing to invest in it.

PRNewsWire • Dec 4, 2025

First Citizens Names Snow Holding Middle Market Banking Leader for Northeastern United States

RALEIGH, N.C. , Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Citizens Bank today announced that Snow Holding has been named Director and Market Leader of Middle Market Banking for the Northeast, where he will lead relationship managers and business expansion efforts in both the Boston and New York offices, as well as the broader Northeast Corridor.

PRNewsWire • Nov 20, 2025

Lumafield Secures $50 Million Growth Capital Facility from Silicon Valley Bank

SAN FRANCISCO , Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, today announced it has provided a $50 million growth capital facility to  Lumafield , a pioneer in advanced manufacturing technology that delivers AI-powered manufacturing intelligence to help companies improve product quality, accelerate development, and automate operations. The company's industrial computed tomography (CT) scanners and machine learning technology are embedded in production lines at some of the world's most recognized brands in the medical device, consumer packaged goods, automotive, and battery sectors.

PRNewsWire • Nov 20, 2025

First Citizens Bank Purchases Office Building in San Francisco

RALEIGH, N.C. , Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company ("First Citizens Bank"), the wholly owned banking subsidiary of First Citizens BancShares, Inc. ("BancShares") (Nasdaq: FCNCA), today announced the purchase of a downtown San Francisco building in support of the company's large and growing client base in the region.

PRNewsWire • Nov 19, 2025

Silicon Valley Bank Appoints Megan Scheffel Head of Life Science and Healthcare Banking

Company veteran to lead national Life Science and Healthcare Banking Group;  Bill Burkoth tapped to lead East Region SAN FRANCISCO , Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --  Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, today announced that 28-year company veteran, Megan Scheffel , has been named Head of Life Science and Healthcare Banking. In her role, Scheffel will lead a nationwide team dedicated to providing specialized banking services, debt financing solutions, industry partnerships, and leading market insights to companies and investors across the sector.

PRNewsWire • Nov 18, 2025

Peregrine Energy Solutions Secures Funding to support a $317 Million Battery Energy Storage Project Currently Under Construction

BOULDER, Colo. , Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Peregrine Energy Solutions (Peregrine), an integrated multi-technology clean energy platform with a focus on utility-scale battery storage, announced today it has closed a preferred equity commitment with Bildmore Clean Energy for a battery energy storage project that is currently under construction.

PRNewsWire • Nov 13, 2025

First Citizens Wealth Expands California Bay Area Team, Appoints Lee Erby Region Head

RALEIGH, N.C. , Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Citizens Wealth, a division of First Citizens Bank serving individuals and institutions, today announced the appointment of Lee Erby as Northern California Market Leader.

PRNewsWire • Nov 12, 2025

First Citizens Bank Provides $38 Million to Stockdale Capital Partners

Financing will be used to purchase new medical outpatient facility NEW YORK , Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Citizens Bank announced today its Healthcare Finance  business provided Stockdale Capital Partners with $38 million in first-mortgage debt to finance its acquisition of Willow Oaks Corporate Center, a 401,000-square-foot medical outpatient campus in Fairfax, VA. Comprising two eight-story buildings at 8260 and 8280 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Willow Oaks is anchored by Inova Health System, the leading healthcare provider in Northern Virigina and the Washington, DC metro.

PRNewsWire • Nov 10, 2025

First Citizens Wealth Finds Business Owners Resilient Amid Change, with Experienced Owners Taking More Risks

Second annual survey is based on a study including 500 business owners RALEIGH, N.C. , Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Citizens Wealth, the wealth management division of First Citizens Bank, today published its "Beyond Wealth" study of business owners and wealthy Americans, finding they are adapting their professional and personal financial planning strategies to navigate today's evolving economic landscape.

PRNewsWire • Nov 6, 2025

First Citizens Names Mike Spencer Middle Market Banking Leader in Georgia

30-year industry veteran to support Middle Market banking clients throughout Georgia RALEIGH, N.C. , Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Citizens Bank today announced that Mike Spencer has joined the company as  Managing Director of Middle Market Banking in Atlanta.

PRNewsWire • Nov 5, 2025