Chase vs First Citizens Bank

The Chase Air Canada Aeroplan® Credit Card Refresh Delivers Automatic Aeroplan 25K Status, New Earn Categories and More Ways to Save on Flights

Primary cardmembers can now earn up to 5X total points on Air Canada, 3X on travel and 2X on gas, dining and grocery store purchases. New benefits include up to $100 in Air Canada statement credits annually and 15% savings on eligible flight rewards on Air Canada.

US Open Brand Partnerships Enhance Fan Experience

The 2026 US Open (Aug. 23–Sept. 13) has expanded brand partnerships and on- and off-site activations aimed at improving fan experience. The U.S. Tennis Association and partners are deploying physical activations (charging stations, recovery and cooling stations, complimentary parking, product sampling) and expanded citywide programming including a Hudson Yards fan experience and a branded ice cream truck. Sponsors mentioned include long-running partners (Chase, American Express, Wilson, Grey Goose, Heineken, Lavazza) and new partners (AT&T as connectivity partner, Oura, Peloton, Gwoop). The tournament is also broadening its digital footprint with gaming and metaverse presences to reach younger audiences and year-round engagement. USTA says planning for each year begins immediately after the event, and this year added five new partners.

• The 2026 US Open runs from August 23 through September 13, 2026.
• The tournament added more partners than ever this year, including five new partners.
• Chase (45-year partner) sponsors free charging stations; AT&T is the new connectivity partner sponsoring Wi‑Fi.

8-K Financial Filing Analysis for First Citizens Bank (2026-09-14)

First Citizens BancShares, Inc. closed a public offering of 300,000 depositary shares, each representing a 1/100th interest in a share of its newly established 7.500% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series F, on September 14, 2026. The preferred shares carry a liquidation preference of $100,000 per share ($1,000 per depositary share) and rank senior to common stock and on parity with Series A through E preferred stock. Underwritten by Morgan Stanley, BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan, and Wells Fargo Securities, dividends accrue at a fixed annual rate of 7.500% through September 15, 2031, transitioning thereafter to a floating rate equal to the five-year Treasury rate plus 2.894%. The transaction strengthens First Citizens' regulatory capital base and liquidity position.

• First Citizens closed the issuance of 300,000 depositary shares of 7.500% Series F Preferred Stock with a liquidation preference of $100,000 per preferred share ($1,000 per depositary share), representing $300 million in aggregate liquidation value.
• Dividends pay a fixed 7.500% per annum until September 15, 2031, resetting every five years thereafter to the prevailing five-year Treasury rate plus 2.894%.
• The perpetual preferred stock is redeemable at First Citizens' option on or after September 15, 2031, or within 90 days of a Regulatory Capital Treatment Event, subject to Federal Reserve approval.

First Citizens Bank Completes Branch Acquisition, Expanding Presence Across the Midwest, Great Plains and West

First Citizens Bank announced the completion of its branch acquisition from BMO Bank N.A., expanding its presence across the Midwest, Great Plains, and West. The bank also provided a $70 million credit facility to a premier packaging company via CIT Northbridge.

RBR Enterprise and First Citizens Bank Launch New Vendor Finance Agreement

First Citizens Bank announces a new vendor finance agreement with RBR Enterprise.