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When business owners become real estate investors
By Steven M. Vernon III, Senior Vice President, Group Head, Commercial Real Estate for the Daily Herald It happens more often than you’d think: Suddenly, you’re a real estate investor. But you’re not an expert. Not really. You’ve built your wealth doing something else—and now you’re stepping into a space that’s capital-intensive, deadline-driven and full […]

July 27, 2025
Shifting from paper checks to alternative payment methods: Is your business ready?
The U.S. Treasury is ending paper checks — here’s what you need to know Starting September 30, 2025, the U.S. Treasury will officially stop issuing paper checks for federal payments, including vendor disbursements, tax refunds and benefit payments. This move is part of a broader effort to reduce fraud, increase efficiency and support the ongoing […]

August 12, 2025
Signature Bank named to the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies in America for fifth year
Chicago-based commercial bank attributes growth to high-touch service, digital innovation and strategic expansion Rosemont, IL (August 13, 2025) – Signature Bank, one of the fastest growing, independently-owned commercial banks in the Midwest, today announced it has once again secured a position on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. This marks the […]

August 13, 2025
NABR recognizes Signature Bank as one of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® eighth year in a row
Bank receives high marks from employees for supporting their growth and development, trustworthy leadership team, mutual respect among teams ROSEMONT, IL [June 10, 2025] – The National Association for Business Resources (NABR) has named Chicago-based Signature Bank, one of the fastest growing, independently-owned commercial banks in the Midwest, to Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to […]

June 10, 2025
Signature Bank climbs to No. 12 on Crain’s Chicago Business list of largest banks
Chicago-based bank celebrates major milestone as one of the region’s largest and fastest-growing commercial banks Rosemont, IL — July 9, 2025 — Signature Bank has proudly advanced to the No. 12 position on the prestigious Crain’s Chicago Business 2025 list of the Largest Banks in Chicago, up from No. 15 the previous year. This significant […]

July 9, 2025
American Banker names Signature Bank one of the 2025 Best Banks to Work For
Midwest commercial bank earns recognition for the ninth consecutive year Chicago, IL — November 13, 2025 — Signature Bank, one of the fastest growing, independently-owned commercial banks in the Midwest, has been named one of the 2025 Best Banks to Work For by American Banker, marking the ninth consecutive year the Chicago-based institution has earned […]

November 13, 2025
Signature Bank employees selected to participate in Future Leaders Alliance
Illinois Bankers Association development program guides future industry leaders through professional development, community service, and networking ROSEMONT, IL [March 11, 2025] – Signature Bank, one of the fastest growing, independently-owned commercial banks in the Midwest, today announced it has selected three accomplished employees to participate in the Future Leaders Alliance (FLA) program offered through the […]

March 11, 2025
Signature Bank achieves record profitability in 2024, expands wealth management and strengthens industry leadership
Midwest-based commercial bank celebrates eighth consecutive year of record profitability despite soft economic environment ROSEMONT, IL [March 6, 2025] – Signature Bank, one of the fastest growing, independently-owned commercial banks in the Midwest, today announced noteworthy achievements for 2024, including record profitability, prestigious industry awards, and client growth in Illinois and Wisconsin across specialized industries […]

March 6, 2025
Don’t let holiday scams steal your cheer: How to stay safe this season
The holiday season is filled with celebrations and time to unwind with family and friends. But it also offers more ways to shop, give and travel, creating opportunities for scammers to steal personal and financial information. Fraud isn’t just growing — it’s getting smarter. In 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported record-breaking losses — […]

December 18, 2025
Is your business prepared for the fraud you don’t see coming?
Nearly 8 in 10 organizations were targeted by payment fraud last year – and most didn’t recover their losses. For many business owners, payment fraud still feels like something that happens to someone else. Until it happens to you. The truth is, fraud isn’t just growing – it’s getting smarter. Sophisticated tactics like altered checks, […]

December 19, 2025