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Western Alliance Named Best Bank for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Southwest US by Global Finance

Western Alliance Bank today announced that it has been named Best Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Bank: Southwest U.S. by Global Finance in its 2026 World’s Best SME Banks: North America awards program.

Western Alliance Bancorporation Appoints Two New Board Members

Western Alliance Bancorporation today announced the appointment of two distinguished leaders to its Board of Directors, adding sizable expertise in the key areas of cybersecurity and risk management as the organization nears the $100 billion a

Western Alliance Bank Provides $35 Million Financing for Major Capital Improvements at Marina City Club

Marina City Club, one of Southern California’s most iconic residential communities, is set for a transformative upgrade with $35 million in financing from Western Alliance Bank’s Alliance Association Banking group. This funding enables the Marina City Clu

Western Alliance Bancorporation Honored Among Extel’s 2025 All-America Executive Team

Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) today announced that Kenneth A. Vecchione, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Dale M. Gibbons, Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, were honored as #2 Best CEO and Best CFO, respectively, ...

Brad Alvarez, Senior Director, Business Escrow Services

Western Alliance Bank Business Escrow Services Appoints Brad Alvarez to Lead Buildout of Sponsor and Strategic Partnerships Focus

Brad Alvarez will play a central role in shaping and launching Western Alliance Bank’s evolving Sponsor Services offering for its growing Business Escrow Services Group.

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Western Alliance Bank Finances Nearly 200 New Affordable Apartments in North Las Vegas

Western Alliance Bank today announced that its Affordable Housing Finance Group provided key financing for the Senator Joseph M. Neal Jr. Apartments, a 192-unit affordable housing community in North Las Vegas.

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Western Alliance Bank Enters Strategic Alliance with Clover Lending Group to Expand Financing Access for Active Adult Communities

Western Alliance Bank’s Multifamily Housing Finance Group today announced a strategic alliance with Clover Lending Group, an integrated asset management, development and property management company specializing in affordable multifamily communities.

Western Alliance Bank Launches Private Client Group for High-Net-Worth Individuals and Their Advisors

Western Alliance Bank today announced the launch of a new national group: the Western Alliance Private Client Group. The new group brings full-service concierge banking and mortgage products and services to high-net-worth individuals and their advisors.

Western Alliance Bank Adds Todd Popovich to Los Angeles-Based CRE Team

Western Alliance Bank today announced that distinguished commercial real estate veteran Todd Popovich has joined the company as Managing Director for Institutional Commercial Real Estate Finance, California.

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Western Alliance Bank Joins Hot August Nights Coat Drive to Warm Local Children This October

Western Alliance Bank and its employees encourage the public to join them in providing warm winter coats to Northern Nevada children in need by participating in the Hot August Nights Foundation (HANF) Coat Drive, Oct. 1-31, 2025.