Arizona

The new law, which is modeled on a similar effort in the United Kingdom, aims to lure financial firms to the desert. It has drawn support from business organizations but opposition from consumer groups — a dynamic that is likely to be replayed in other states.

The legendary shock rocker was the main attraction in a new ad that one expert says may be the best credit union commercial of all time.

The Arizona-based online auto dealer has partnerships with 35 credit unions – and is looking to expand.

Utah-based America First CU is expanding into Arizona.

The switch was prompted by misperceptions that only students and teachers could join.

Ken Veccione, who rejoined the Arizona company earlier this year, is set to succeed Sarver.

Real estate CUSO now works with 23 CUs in the Golden State, more than 100 overall.

Clearinghouse CDFI will use funds from the $2 million investment to support affordable-housing and economic development projects in communities and Native American reservations in California, Nevada and Arizona.

Company formed in partnership with core processing provider Corelation.

Eight leagues/associations now are part of class action response to massive hack, with two leagues – representing CUs in Nebraska, Arizona, Colorado and Wyoming – joining on Halloween.

New clients will use vendor’s KeyStone core processing system.

On September 13 credit union employees can dress down to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network hospitals.

AERO FCU, Truliant FCU join for debit card processing, call center support.

The Arizona company said Kenneth Vecchione would be a candidate to eventually replace CEO Robert Sarver.

Arizona, Nevada, Florida and North Carolina have lost more banks than other states, based on the percentage decline since 2010. Each has a unique set of reasons that goes beyond regulation and a dearth of de novo activity.

Ally Financial in Detroit has agreed to provide up to $600 million in financial backing for Carvana’s online auto sales.

Glacier Bancorp in Kalispell, Mont., will enter Arizona after buying TFB Bancorp in Yuma.

Voters in Florida, North Dakota, Montana and Arkansas approved medical marijuana measures on Tuesday, while their counterparts in California, Massachusetts and Nevada approved recreational pot initiatives.

Loan growth in Arizona and Southern California led to improved third-quarter profit at Western Alliance Bancorp. in Phoenix.

Delinquencies on non-owner-occupied commercial real estate loans ticked up in the first quarter after years of steady declines. Some are shrugging off the increase, saying it was expected given the strong demand for CRE loans, but others say there's good reason to be concerned.