What does the cryptic crossword clue "One giving hope for better time in LA in bank (7)" mean?

The definition is "One giving hope for better". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). PST (synonym="Pacific Standard Time") in TIER (synonym="bank") = TIPSTER The answer is TIPSTER.

One giving hope for better time in LA in bank (7)

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