Governance is our highest level of accountability

First Citizens BancShares devotes extensive resources to maintaining effective corporate governance practices, which are described in this section of the website. This information reflects our principles that guide the way we and our subsidiaries do business.

High ethical standards guide First Citizens BancShares at every level and in every transaction. We expect our directors, officers, and associates to perform their jobs in a competent ethical manner, abide by our code of ethics and keep the trust and respect of everyone who does business with us. 

First Citizens BancShares has long maintained a focus on corporate governance practices, and we will continue to demonstrate the highest levels of accountability.