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6 unusual facts about First Citizens Bank


Canaan, Tobago

It boasts amenities such as one of the largest supermarkets in Tobago (Penny Savers), one of the newest branches of the First Citizens Bank, a popular bakery, pharmacy, car dealership, and a noticeable number of other shops.

First Citizens Bank

Bank of Montreal sold its branch and operations in Trinidad and Tobago, which it had acquired from Bank of London and Montreal, to the government, which used the acquisition as the foundation for National Commercial Bank.

By 2004, it had overtaken Scotiabank, the third largest Bank in Trinidad and Tobago.In 2006 the Bank had shrunk its non-performing loans to 0.8%, the lowest in the sector.

Trinidad and Tobago League Cup

The knockout tournament was inaugurated in 2000 and is currently sponsored by First Citizens Bank.

In 2001, First Citizens Bank began to sponsor the league cup and was officially branded the First Citizens Cup.

The draw for each round is held at the First Citizens corporate box at the Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain and is not made until after the scheduled dates for the previous round.



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First Citizens BancShares

In 1998, First Citizens Bank made an agreement with First Citizens Bank of South Carolina, also owned by the Frank Holding family, allowing customers of either bank to conduct transactions with the other institution.