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. hat am 14. September 2026 ein öffentliches Angebot von 300.000 Depositary Shares abgeschlossen, die jeweils einen 1/100-Anteil an einer Aktie der neu geschaffenen 7,500 % Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series F, verbriefen. Die Vorzugsaktien verfügen über eine Liquidationspräferenz von 100.000 USD je Aktie (1.000 USD je Depositary Share) und sind gleichrangig mit den bestehenden Vorzugsaktien der Serien A bis E sowie vorrangig gegenüber dem Stammkapital. Die von Morgan Stanley, BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan und Wells Fargo Securities begleitete Emission zahlt bis zum 15. September 2031 eine feste jährliche Dividende von 7,500 %, bevor sie auf einen variablen Satz (5-Jahres-Treasury-Rendite zuzüglich 2,894 %) umgestellt wird. Die Transaktion stärkt das regulatorische Eigenkapital sowie die Liquiditätsstruktur des Instituts.

• First Citizens schloss die Emission von 300.000 Depositary Shares der 7,500 % Series F Preferred Stock mit einem Liquidationswert von 100.000 USD je Vorzugsaktie (1.000 USD je Depositary Share) ab, was einem Gesamtvolumen von 300 Mio. USD entspricht.
• Die Dividende beträgt bis zum 15. September 2031 feste 7,500 % p.a. und wird anschließend alle fünf Jahre an die 5-Jahres-Treasury-Rendite zuzüglich 2,894 % angepasst.
• Die unbefristeten Vorzugsaktien sind nach Wahl des Instituts ab dem 15. September 2031 oder innerhalb von 90 Tagen nach einem Regulatory Capital Treatment Event unter Vorbehalt der Fed-Genehmigung kündbar.

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.