[LETTERHEAD OF STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED]
August 9, 2010
Via Facsimile and Edgar
(202) 772-9216
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: Standard Financial Corp.
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration Number 333-167579)
Request for Acceleration of Effectiveness
Ladies and Gentlemen:
In accordance with Rule 461 of Regulation C promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, we hereby join Standard Financial Corp. in requesting that the effective date of the above-referenced Registration Statement be accelerated so that it will become effective at 5:00 p.m. on August 12, 2010, or as soon thereafter as may be practicable.
Very Truly Yours,
Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
/s/ Robin Suskind
Name: Robin Suskind
Title: Managing Director