Signature Bank was named Best Commercial Bank of the Year in the U.S. in the International Banker 2017 North and South American Awards.

The International Banker annual banking awards were established to identify leading banking organizations that represent benchmarks of achievement, corporate governance, technological development and client service that help drive economic growth in the countries in which they operate.

“This acknowledgement is indicative of the increasing leadership role Signature Bank is occupying in the commercial banking arena, coupled with our commitment to catering to our clients through our distinctive, single-point-of-contact approach. We thank the publication for acknowledging Signature Bank in this global program,” Joseph J. DePaolo, co-founder, president and chief executive officer at Signature Bank said.