
Troubled Silicon Valley Bank Acquired by First Citizens
by Associated Press – 5 days ago
More than half of Silicon Valley's assets will remain in U.S. receivership.
More than half of Silicon Valley's assets will remain in U.S. receivership.
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Brown has more than two decades of banking experience and will lead efforts to expand relationships in Jonesboro.
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