Signature Bank

New York, United States

Signature Bank is a New York–based commercial bank that specializes in serving the commercial real estate and technology sectors. The bank provides a range of services including deposit, lending, treasury, and cash management solutions tailored to the needs of its business clients.

CCI Score

-37.63

0.02% April 18

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Signature Bank Political Contribution Profile Analysis

An analysis of Signature Bank's political contribution data as reported by OpenSecrets for the 2024 election cycle. The profile shows contributions to both Democratic and Republican recipients with a notably higher average contribution to Republican groups. This mix raises concerns from a left-leaning perspective about potentially supporting political actors whose policies may lean towards authoritarian practices.

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Signature Bank is currently rated as a Toadie.

-30 to -44 CCI Score

Companies scoring in this range actively seek to please authoritarian regimes. They offer proactive support and assistance in exchange for preferential treatment, compromising ethical standards for business gains and political favor.

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FEB

06

2025

Signature Bank Political Contribution Profile Analysis
-19.61

An analysis of Signature Bank's political contribution data as reported by OpenSecrets for the 2024 election cycle. The profile shows contributions to both Democratic and Republican recipients with a notably higher average contribution to Republican groups. This mix raises concerns from a left-leaning perspective about potentially supporting political actors whose policies may lean towards authoritarian practices.
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Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 22

Signature Bank’s political contributions, as detailed by OpenSecrets, include donations to both Democrats and Republicans. However, the data shows that the average contribution to Republican recipients is higher, which is concerning given the current political climate where such contributions can indirectly support authoritarian tendencies. The absence of a clear stance against supporting potential authoritarian practices contributes to a moderately negative score.

Signature Bank Profile: Recipients • OpenSecrets
MAR

18

2023

Signature Bank Political Donations Under Scrutiny
-32.46

Recent revelations highlight significant political donations from Signature Bank executives, raising concerns about the bank's role in funding political figures and potentially bolstering authoritarian tendencies.
-40

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 22

Signature Bank executives, including its chairman and other top officials, have made substantial political donations. These contributions, which have involved significant sums directed to campaigns and PACs associated with figures known for supporting authoritarian policies, align with practices that may undermine democratic accountability. The lack of proactive measures to address or reverse these donations further contributes to concerns about the bank's complicity in bolstering authoritarian power structures.

SVB, Signature Bank political donations: What we know
MAR

15

2023

Signature Bank’s Lobbying and Executive Political Engagement in Deregulation
-60.81

A March 15, 2023 letter from Senator Elizabeth Warren outlined how Signature Bank’s executives funneled substantial campaign donations and engaged in extensive lobbying to roll back vital Dodd-Frank regulations. These actions not only undermined banking safeguards but also contributed to an environment that favors deregulation—actions with broader implications for public trust and democratic oversight.
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Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 22

Signature Bank executives funneled thousands of dollars in campaign donations to lawmakers pushing for the rollback of Dodd-Frank regulations. This aggressive lobbying effort, intended to weaken financial oversight, not only jeopardized regulatory safeguards but also supported a broader political agenda that aligns with authoritarian deregulation efforts.

March 15, 2023 Letter to Signature Bank re Support for Deregulation and Mismanagement
-70

Executive Political Engagement

March 22

The bank’s leadership, exemplified by former President and CEO Joseph J. DePaolo, actively endorsed and promoted deregulation despite evident risks to financial stability. This executive political engagement reflects a prioritization of profit and deregulation over safe banking practices, further endorsing a political narrative that undermines democratic oversight.

March 15, 2023 Letter to Signature Bank re Support for Deregulation and Mismanagement