FirstBank launches campaign to highlight its growth and solidity
August 17, 2022
The campaign was developed by the Populicom ad agency and produced by La Tera.
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FirstBank’s 1Éxito entrepreneur training program returns
August 15, 2022
FirstBank announced its fourth collaboration with INprende for the 1Éxito entrepreneurial training program, which has offered some 500 entrepreneurs free tools and workshops to optimize their businesses. These training sessions will be held via Zoom and will include the chance to be selected for an in-person mentorship boot camp, a raffle of up to $5,000, […]
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FirstBank donates $10K to Fundación Cortés educational program
June 10, 2022
Fundación Cortés has already reached 14,500 children and youth from public schools in Puerto Rico.
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FirstBank upholds pledge to environment through Martín Peña Recicla
May 27, 2022
FirstBank is sustaining its support of the Martín Peña Recicla organization through a donation from its Community Reinvestment Department, which will allow it to make improvements to its headquarters so they can be used as an educational center for the G-8 communities. In addition, through the financial institution’s “Dona tu Celu initiative” — which promotes […]
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FirstBank CEO: ‘It’s Puerto Rico’s time to achieve economic growth’
April 29, 2022
First quarter results included $11.3 million in merger and restructuring in connection the bank's acquisition of Banco Santander.
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FirstBank launches Business Digital Banking app to offer 24/7 access
April 13, 2022
The app is available for download through Google Play or the App Store.
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FirstBank and INprende graduate 123 entrepreneurs from their 1Éxito program
December 29, 2021
Looki g to strengthen their business models, FirstBank together with INprende graduated 123 entrepreneurs from the third edition of the 1Éxito program. The students participated in five free virtual training sessions on topics related to business development. In addition, for completing the 1Éxito program, they received certificates to open a commercial account at FirstBank without […]
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FirstBank supports food security with urban garden in Caño Martín Peña community
September 16, 2021
As part of its commitment to the environment and the socio-economic development of the communities it serves, FirstBank recently developed an urban garden in collaboration with the Residentes Unidos de Barrio Obrero Marina, in the Caño Martín Peña community. Residents of the community worked hand in hand with a group of FirstBank volunteer employees in […]
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First BanCorp. reports $70.6M in net income, up 231% Y-O-Y
July 26, 2021
First BanCorp, the parent company of FirstBank Puerto Rico, reported net income of $70.6 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2021, up 231% from the $21.3 million, or $0.09 per diluted share on record for the same year-ago quarter. The quarter includes a net benefit of $26.2 million recorded to […]
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FirstBank Beyond credit cards offer contactless tech, app
March 18, 2021
Looking to simplify banking processes so that customers may access the bank “easily and securely,” FirstBank is now offering contactless technology and a new mobile app to manage its Beyond credit cards. The financial institution is also launching its digital platform through which customers can apply for different credit products through its corporate website. “Because […]
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Homebuilders Association bestows ‘Banker of the Year’ award to FirstBank exec
December 4, 2020
The Puerto Rico Homebuilders Association bestowed its “Banker of the Year” award to Alexis Aguiar, first vicepresident of FirstBank’s corporate banking division, the bank announced. The Association assigns the award for excellence in the person’s performance and their contribution in the construction industry, in the community and in Puerto Rico’s economic development. The award ceremony […]
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FirstBank, NY Fed grant $240K to 40 small biz, nonprofits in Puerto Rico/USVI
July 16, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on people’s health and the economy, with small business owners and nonprofits being the most affected sectors. To continue to support these groups, FirstBank, in conjunction with the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY), announced that they will be granting $240,000 to 40 entities in […]
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Op-Ed: Developing startups via tech innovation key to Puerto Rico’s progress
July 8, 2020
Technological innovations not only transform, evolve and improve certain products or services; they also drive economic growth. To achieve such innovation, companies need to walk the talk and pave the road to success for other entrepreneurs in their economic landscape. Some actions in that direction include promoting good concepts, enabling support networks and providing adequate […]
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First BanCorp. reports net income of $2.3M in 1Q20
May 1, 2020
First BanCorp., the bank holding company for FirstBank Puerto Rico (reported net income of $2.3 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2020, compared to $36.4 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2019, and $43.3 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, for the first quarter of […]
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FirstBank offers automatic moratoriums; Oriental unveils online help
March 30, 2020
Two of Puerto Rico’s main banks unveiled different measures over the weekend to help customers whose finances have been affected by the lockdown and mandatory curfew in place since Mar. 15, offering moratoriums and online help. FirstBank announced automatic stays on loan payments, offering qualifying clients the benefit for the months of April, May and […]
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