PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) today announced that the
company is ranked #2 on the Forbes 2018 “Best Banks in America”
list. The banking organization was ranked #4 in 2017 and #10 in 2016.
Western Alliance is one of four banks to earn a place in the list’s top
10 for the past three consecutive years.
To create the rankings, “Forbes enlisted S&P Global Market
Intelligence for data regarding the growth, credit quality and
profitability of the 100 largest banks and thrifts by assets. The
result: America’s Best Banks 2018. The 10 metrics used in the rankings
are based on regulatory filings through Sept. 30. The data is
compliments of S&P, but the rankings are done solely by Forbes,”
according to the publication.
“Our hands-on, customer-focused approach continues to contribute to
strong performance,” said Robert Sarver, Chairman and CEO, Western
Alliance Bancorporation. “Western Alliance’s depth of leadership,
combined with clients’ access to decision-makers, plus our energy and
drive, work together to propel our organization forward. We are pleased
to again be recognized as a top bank by Forbes.”
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About Western Alliance Bancorporation
With more than $19 billion in assets, Western Alliance Bancorporation
(NYSE:WAL) is one of the country’s top-performing banking companies and
is ranked #4 on the Forbes 2017 “Best Banks in America” list. Its
primary subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, is the go-to bank for
business and succeeds with local teams of experienced bankers who
deliver superior service and a full spectrum of deposit, lending,
treasury management, international banking and online banking products
and services. Western Alliance Bank operates full-service banking
divisions: Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada and First
Independent Bank, Torrey Pines Bank and Bridge Bank. The bank also
serves business customers through a robust national platform of
specialized financial services including Corporate Finance, Equity Fund
Resources, Hotel Franchise Finance, Life Sciences Group, Mortgage
Warehouse Lending, Public and Nonprofit Finance, Renewable Resource
Group, Resort Finance, Technology Finance and Alliance Association Bank.
For more information, visit westernalliancebancorporation.com.
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Western Alliance Bancorporation
Media Contact:
Robyn Young,
602-346-7352
SVP, Director of Marketing & Communications
or
Investors
Contact:
Dale Gibbons, 602-952-5476
Chief Financial Officer
Source: Western Alliance Bancorporation