Esquire Bank is thrilled to announce our recent acquisition of Signature Bank, expanding our footprint and enhancing our national presence in an enviable Chicago market – one of the nation’s largest legal markets.
By combining Signature’s well-established commercial banking presence and local relationships with Esquire’s deep expertise in the litigation vertical, this merger diversifies our combined balance sheet, supports continued growth, and enhances our ability to serve both commercial clients and law firm clients through the enhanced strength of our combined resources and tailored commercial cash management platforms.
In American Banker, Vice Chairman, CEO, and President Andrew Sagliocca shares his perspective on the strategic rationale behind the combination and the importance of staying ahead of growth.