Strengthening ACH fraud detection: What businesses need to know about Nacha’s 2026 rule changes

ACH (Automated Clearing House) payments are a vital part of how businesses pay employees, vendors and partners. As usage has grown, so have fraud attempts targeting ACH transactions – especially scams like business email compromise (BEC), vendor impersonation and payroll redirection. To address these risks, Nacha announced new Risk Management Rules effective March 20th, 2026. […]

January 13, 2026

Signature Bank launches Signature Trust Company in partnership with Midwest Trust

New division offers clients trust administration, estate planning support and fiduciary management Chicago, IL & Overland Park, KS – Signature Bank announced today the launch of Signature Trust Company, a new division that expands the bank’s ability to meet the long-term financial and estate planning needs of its clients. In collaboration with Midwest Trust, an […]

January 28, 2026

Signature Bank recognizes employees selected for Future Leaders Alliance program

Illinois Bankers Association program supports leadership development through education, service and industry connection ROSEMONT, IL [February 26, 2026] – Signature Bank, one of the fastest growing, independently-owned commercial banks in the Midwest, today announced it has selected two accomplished employees to participate in the 2026–2027 Future Leaders Alliance (FLA) program offered through the Illinois Bankers […]

February 26, 2026

Customer spotlight: Reimagining what’s possible in commercial real estate financing

Across Chicago, Milwaukee and communities throughout the Midwest, vacant commercial buildings tell two stories: one of shifting markets – and one of opportunity. Former gyms, restaurants and big-box stores sit empty, waiting for the right vision to give them new purpose. Successful redevelopment requires more than capital. It requires a commercial real estate partner who […]

March 6, 2026

Customer Spotlight: Beyond the Numbers – How a multi-generational family business found a true banking partner for growth 

Benz Metal Products has always prioritized relationships and connections over transactions. It’s the foundation of their business. The Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, metal fabrication company, now led by third-generation owners Jake, Joe and Jason van der Kooy, has built its reputation on trust and long-term partnerships. Every team member plays a role in building and maintaining […]

Founder reflections: A 20-year journey in relationship banking

When Signature Bank opened its doors in August 2006, three entrepreneurs set out with a clear and somewhat unconventional vision: build a commercial bank rooted in relationships – not transactions. Mick O’Rourke, Kevin Bastuga and Bryan Duncan were seasoned commercial bankers, but they were entrepreneurs at heart. They raised capital, wrote a business plan and […]

What does modern banking look like? Personal relationships, powered by innovation.

Businesses manage money differently than they did a decade ago. As operations have evolved, so have expectations. Faster payments, real-time cash visibility and stronger fraud protection are no longer optional; they are essential to staying competitive and secure. Yet modern banking isn’t defined by technology alone. It’s defined by how technology enables stronger client relationships. […]

Community roots, lasting impact

Since 2006, Signature Bank has supported more than 1,000 organizations while strengthening the communities it serves When Signature Bank was founded in 2006, its mission centered on building meaningful relationships with business owners and entrepreneurs. But from the beginning, our founders also believed a strong bank should contribute to something larger than its balance sheet. […]

April 17, 2026

Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. to Acquire Signature Bancorporation Inc., Expanding into the Chicago Banking Market

Strategic Acquisition of a Premier Chicago Commercial Banking Franchise to Enhance Growth, Diversification and Expand Litigation Vertical in Chicago Jericho, NY & Rosemont, IL, March 12, 2026 – Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ESQ) (“Esquire”), the parent company of Esquire Bank, National Association and Signature Bancorporation, Inc. (“Signature”), the parent company of Signature Bank, jointly […]

March 12, 2026

Can you spot a phishing scam?

Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts, and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. The Federal Trade Commission’s report on fraud estimates that American consumers lost a staggering $10 billion to phishing scams and other fraud in 2023—an increase of 13.6% over 2022! It’s time to put scammers in […]

October 9, 2024