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Western Alliance Named Best Bank for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Southwest US by Global Finance
PHOENIX, December 15, 2025--Western Alliance Bank (NYSE:WAL) 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. This prestigious honor recognizes Western Alliance’s commitment to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative financial solutions and deep market expertise.
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