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• PNC Bank grows presence in Arizona with agreement to acquire FirstBank - Read Article

  PNC Bank grows presence in Arizona with agreement to acquire FirstBank

  2025-09-13T12:20:43-07:00

  The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. today announced a definitive agreement to acquire FirstBank Holding Company, including its banking subsidiary FirstBank, headquartered in Lakewood, CO. FirstBank, with $26.8 billion in assets as of June…

  
• Michael Zetser — shaping the future of online banking - Read Article

  Michael Zetser — shaping the future of online banking

  2025-09-12T19:40:43-07:00

  The name of Michael Zetser has become tied closely with modern banking, especially the digital side of it. With financial services burdened by outdated systems and unnecessary red tape, Zetser…

  
• How to recruit mortgage loan officers​ quickly - Read Article

  How to recruit mortgage loan officers​ quickly

  2025-09-11T06:00:00-07:00

  Getting the right people on your mortgage team is not just helpful, but it is everything. Loan officers who know their stuff and close deals fast can turn your business…

  
• Excellence in Banking nominations close August 16 - Read Article

  Excellence in Banking nominations close August 16

  2025-08-15T08:00:00-07:00

  Recognizing excellence in banking in Arizona highlights the institutions and leaders driving economic growth, innovation, and community impact. Each November, Az Business magazine publishes an Excellence in Banking special section…

  
• Deposit displacement killing banks and credit unions, research finds - Read Article

  Deposit displacement killing banks and credit unions, research finds

  2025-08-14T13:40:00-07:00

  A new study on deposit displacement from Cornerstone Advisors, a leading provider of business and technology consulting services for banks, credit unions, and fintech firms, estimates that more than $2 trillion moved out of…

  
• Bell Bank Mortgage empowers Arizona families on the path to homeownership - Read Article

  Bell Bank Mortgage empowers Arizona families on the path to homeownership

  2025-08-04T06:55:00-07:00

   Bell Bank Mortgage and producing area manager Dee Jimenez are shining a spotlight on the transformative power of homeownership—celebrating the families who have achieved that dream and working to make it…

  
• Sam Leavitt joins Venmo to promote Big 12 branded cards - Read Article

  Sam Leavitt joins Venmo to promote Big 12 branded cards

  2025-07-17T08:00:00-07:00

  Venmo, a leading social payments platform for young adults to manage and move their money, today announced new Big 12 Conference and school-branded card designs for the Venmo Debit Mastercard1.  The…

  
• Ranking Arizona: Top 10 credit unions in Arizona for 2025 - Read Article

  Ranking Arizona: Top 10 credit unions in Arizona for 2025

  2025-07-11T10:15:00-07:00

  Here are the Top 10 credit unions in Arizona, based on public voting for the 2025 edition of Ranking Arizona, the state’s biggest and most comprehensive business opinion poll. Ranking Arizona is…

  
• Ranking Arizona: Top 10 banks in Arizona for 2025 - Read Article

  Ranking Arizona: Top 10 banks in Arizona for 2025

  2025-06-23T07:30:00-07:00

  Here are the Top 10 banks in Arizona, based on public voting for the 2025 edition of Ranking Arizona, the state’s biggest and most comprehensive business opinion poll. Ranking Arizona is based…

  
• Arizona Financial launches Azpire to serve underbanked population - Read Article

  Arizona Financial launches Azpire to serve underbanked population

  2025-06-09T07:10:20-07:00

  With over 600,000 Arizonans estimated to be underbanked, Arizona Financial Credit Union has announced the launch of Azpire, a dedicated new initiative aimed at addressing the needs of individuals who…

  
• Why access to banking is essential for rural Arizona communities - Read Article

  Why access to banking is essential for rural Arizona communities

  2025-05-25T07:30:08-07:00

  In many rural parts of Arizona, reliable access to banking isn’t just a convenience — it’s a financial lifeline. The absence of nearby banking can have real economic and social…

  
• How your bank can help navigate market uncertainty - Read Article

  How your bank can help navigate market uncertainty

  2025-05-23T07:10:00-07:00

  Amid tariff announcements, market selloffs and related economic events, there are ways for businesses to partner with your bank to address short-term needs while building long-term financial resiliency. Read on…