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Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) delivers full-service banking through its unique blend of national-scale capabilities and community-focused service. This news hub provides investors and stakeholders with essential updates spanning financial performance, strategic initiatives, and market developments.

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Western Alliance Bank (NYSE:WAL) has announced the completion of Serenity, a new affordable housing project in South Los Angeles, financed through a $22.2 million investment in construction-to-permanent multifamily housing revenue bonds.

The five-story development provides 50 affordable apartments for seniors aged 62 and older, including 36 units designated for homeless seniors. The project features studio and one-bedroom units for residents with incomes at 30-60% of the area median income, along with 1,600 square feet of commercial space and a two-level parking garage.

The development represents a public-private partnership between Western Alliance Bank, John Stanley Inc., Concerned Citizens Community Involvement, and Southside Church of Christ, with additional funding from R4 Capital and the city of Los Angeles.

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Western Alliance Trust Company (NYSE:WAL) has appointed Antonio Portuondo as its new Municipal Corporate Trust Leader. Portuondo brings 26 years of experience in corporate trust and public finance, having previously served as president and chairperson of the Board at The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company for nine years.

In his new role, Portuondo will manage the organization's national municipal corporate trust business, focusing on sales, relationship management, and client servicing. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, he will work with clients nationwide, leveraging Western Alliance's proprietary digital platform and white-glove service approach.

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Western Alliance Bank (NYSE:WAL) has partnered with FHLBank San Francisco to provide a $1.25 million Affordable Housing Program grant to the Blind Center of Nevada. The grant will support the construction of Visions Park, a groundbreaking 100-unit permanent supportive housing project in downtown Las Vegas.

The development, scheduled to open in early 2026, will serve blind and visually impaired individuals with incomes at or below 40% of Area Median Income. Located adjacent to the Blind Center's facility, Visions Park represents the first development of its kind in the United States, combining essential housing with easy access to support services.

The project was among only five selected statewide for FHLBank San Francisco's 2025 AHP Nevada Target Fund, addressing Nevada's significant affordable housing shortfall of just 14 affordable homes per 100 households.

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Western Alliance Bank (NYSE:WAL) has partnered with FHLBank San Francisco to provide an $800,000 grant to the Yavapai-Apache Nation for affordable housing development. The funding will support the construction of 38 housing units in the Tunlii community on the Yavapai-Apache Reservation in Camp Verde, Arizona.

The project, known as Yavapai-Apache Homes IX, includes a mix of two-bedroom duplexes and three- and four-bedroom single-family homes. The units are designated for various income levels: 14 units for households up to 30% AMI, 11 units up to 50% AMI, 5 units up to 60% AMI, and 8 units up to 80% AMI. All units will be available for tenant ownership after the 15-year LIHTC compliance period.

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Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) has announced key leadership changes, with Vishal Idnani appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer effective January 2, 2026. Idnani brings over two decades of experience from J.P. Morgan, where he served as Managing Director in the Financial Institutions Group, advising over 50 regional banks.

Current Vice Chairman and CFO Dale Gibbons, who has served since 2003, will transition to a new role as Vice Chairman and Chief Banking Officer, Deposit Initiatives and Innovation. Under Gibbons' leadership, WAL achieved notable success, including Tangible Book Value Per Share growth exceeding peer banks by 7.5 times since 2014.

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Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results with net income of $237.8 million and earnings per share of $2.07, up 22.8% and 18.3% year-over-year respectively. The bank demonstrated robust growth with total deposits reaching $71.1 billion, up $1.8 billion quarter-over-quarter, while HFI loans increased to $55.9 billion.

Key performance metrics showed improvement with net interest margin at 3.53%, a return on tangible common equity of 14.9%, and an adjusted efficiency ratio of 51.8%. Asset quality remained strong with nonperforming loans ratio decreasing to 0.76%. The bank maintained strong capital levels with a CET1 ratio of 11.2% and tangible book value per share grew 14.5% year-over-year to $55.87.

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Western Alliance Bank (NYSE: WAL) announced plans to consolidate all its banking divisions under a single brand by the end of 2025. The unification will bring together six division bank brands: Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank, and Torrey Pines Bank under the Western Alliance Bank name.

The Bank, which operates 56 offices with over 3,500 employees across the United States, will maintain its AmeriHome Mortgage subsidiary and Western Alliance Trust Company under their current names. The consolidation aligns with Western Alliance's National Commercial Bank strategy, while preserving existing client relationships and banker partnerships.

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Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 financial results announcement for Thursday, July 17, 2025, after market close. The company will host a conference call on Friday, July 18, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. ET, featuring CEO Ken Vecchione and CFO Dale Gibbons.

Participants can join via phone (1-833-470-1428, access code: 863006) or through the live webcast. A replay will be available from July 18th (3:00 p.m. ET) until July 25th (11:59 p.m. ET) by calling 1-866-813-9403 with access code 760564.

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Western Alliance Bank (NYSE:WAL) has appointed Charles Jones as senior director of Multifamily Housing Finance. Based in Los Angeles, Jones brings over 25 years of commercial real estate finance experience to lead the team focused on financing solutions for multifamily developers across the United States.

Jones previously served as managing director at M&T Realty Capital Corporation and held positions at Hunt Real Estate Capital, Fannie Mae Multifamily, and Citylink Investment Corporation. His expertise spans mortgage banking, construction lending, equity capital raises, and real estate development. Jones holds a BS in Industrial Engineering and an MBA from Northwestern University.

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Western Alliance Bank (WAL) has announced the grand opening of Phase I of Sierra Flats, an 80-unit affordable housing development in Carson City, Nevada. The bank provided $14.0 million in construction loans and $2.50 million in permanent financing, partnering with R4 Capital Funding.

The development features 64 affordable units and 16 market-rate units, with 40 units reserved for residents aged 55+. The affordable units target residents earning 30-50% of Area Median Income (AMI). R4 Capital provided over $14.99 million in equity through 9% Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits.

Built to National Green Building Standards-Silver, Sierra Flats includes solar panels, energy-efficient design, universal accessibility features, community areas, and on-site management.

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FAQ

What is the current stock price of Western Alliance (WAL)?

The current stock price of Western Alliance (WAL) is $89.55 as of August 29, 2025.

What is the market cap of Western Alliance (WAL)?

The market cap of Western Alliance (WAL) is approximately 9.8B.
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