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Sam Sidhu posted thisI would like to thank Forbes for including us in their inaugural World’s Top Performing Banks list, which reflects the discipline, talent and client-first culture of our team members. Recognition on a global stage along the world’s leading financial institutions validates our unique single point of contact approach and investments in AI native infrastructure. We will build on this momentum as we continue to deliver exceptional service and value for our clients, communities, shareholders and team members. https://lnkd.in/gWCKxFZE
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Sam Sidhu shared thisExciting and informative week at SALT Blockchain Wyoming 2026. Business leaders, technologists, government officials and more came together to discuss the institutionalization of the digital asset industry and corresponding effects on financial markets especially as the world moves to fast 24/7 money movement. At Customers Bank we lead the country in fast payments with our cubiX platform which allows clients to settle 24/7 in fiat dollars, enabling “always on” liquidity management. Watch our full panel here: https://lnkd.in/eSUG5JeW
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Sam Sidhu shared thisExcellent commentary from our Head of Digital Assets, Robb Layfield, and others on the US-UK stablecoin alliance and future of institutional payments.Sam Sidhu shared thisTHE FUTURE OF TRANSATLANTIC MONEY On 14 July 2026, the UK and US released a joint statement on stablecoins’ place within the future of institutional money. Matthew Challis explores the implications of a transatlantic alliance and how it could lay the groundwork for the asset class to transition from a speculative crypto workaround to a conduit of modern payment rails Read the full feature here: https://lnkd.in/dH6QtqMT
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Sam Sidhu shared thiscubiX just crossed $5 trillion in cumulative network activity since 2023. We built cubiX in-house, with speed and discipline, because we believed payments — not branches — would define the next era of banking. Real-time. 24/7/365. No legacy infrastructure standing between our clients and their money. The market has responded. cubiX is now one of the largest commercial payments platforms in the country by transaction volume, and we are just beginning to broaden it beyond its digital asset roots into mortgage finance, real estate settlement, and capital markets. Thank you to our Customers Bank team for making this happen and to our customers for their trust.
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Sam Sidhu shared thisProud of our team for an incredible first half of the year. We continue to see excellent growth and tangible milestones toward becoming an AI native bank. Thank you to the entire CUBI team for their incredible work and much more to come!Sam Sidhu shared thisCustomers Bank delivered another strong quarter, reporting second quarter earnings of $2.05 per share, alongside continued momentum across our business. Highlights include 17% year-over-year growth in total loans to $18 billion, a period-end record of $6.9 billion in non-interest bearing deposits, and $5 trillion in cumulative cubiX network activity. These results reflect the continued execution of our strategic priorities, the strength of our relationship-driven model and the trust our customers place in us. Thank you to our customers, team members and shareholders for your continued support. Link to full Q2 earnings results: https://lnkd.in/eydDpQmF
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Sam Sidhu posted thisHow will AI enhance efficiency in financial institutions? The answer depends on whether you're layering AI onto the way you already work or redesigning your systems around its capabilities. We believe that distinction is more than semantic — it’s the difference between marginal gains and a fundamentally different competitive position. My latest piece for Inc. Leadership Forum shares what we’re learning, including why I believe this is more than a technology problem, and why we believe Customers Bank — a $25 billion bank that is AI-native — can compete differently than much larger institutions by designing around AI rather than simply layering AI tools onto legacy architecture. The race isn’t about size. It’s about designing systems that better serve customers. You can read the article here: https://lnkd.in/e6P9pRNQ
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Sam Sidhu reposted thisSam Sidhu reposted thisWhile much of the banking industry paused for a three-day holiday weekend, our customers' businesses didn't. From Thursday evening through this morning, our cubiX platform processed $3.25B in payments — no delays, no waiting for Monday. Our customers goals and priorities don't take holidays, and neither do we. cubiX runs around the clock, every day of the year, so your business keeps moving.
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Sam Sidhu posted thisCalling Enterprise AI Engineers - your opportunity to join one of the nation’s top performing commercial banks and American Banker's Best Places to Work in Fintech 2026: Customers Bank. We are seeking to add to our growing AI Strategy and Development team and looking to hire additional Enterprise AI Engineers to help us accelerate our goal of being the first true AI native bank as we leverage our relationships with Frontier AI partners to upend traditional processes across loans, deposits and payments. Opportunity to work closely with the C-suite and with me personally! To learn more please send your CV to frontier@customersbank.com
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Sam Sidhu shared thisA few moments from our recent time in Washington, D.C. with our board and leadership team. We spent several days discussing the future of banking, technology, payments, and AI while engaging with leaders across government and industry including a visit to the White House. As our industry continues to evolve, these conversations are critical to ensuring we continue serving our customers well while embracing innovation and growth opportunities responsibly. The week was also an opportunity to recognize longtime board member Dan Rothermel and thank him for his years of leadership, counsel, and friendship. Dan’s guidance has had a lasting impact on Customers Bank, and we wish him a happy and well-deserved retirement.
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Well done Mati Staniszewski - excited about what we are working on together at Customers Bank!
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Sam Sidhu liked thisSam Sidhu liked thisThis week as we celebrated Sukkot, we were also glad to celebrate Stonehenge’s acquisition of 60 East 12th Street. With its exceptional location and beautiful design, the property represents an exciting opportunity to build on our long history of investing in New York City multifamily real estate. I want to take a moment to recognize and thank my team. I could not be more proud of everything we’ve accomplished together. This achievement would not have been possible without your hard work, dedication, and support. I am incredibly fortunate to work alongside a team that shares my vision, passion, and commitment. I would also like to extend a special thank you to Helen Raki Hwang of Meridian. Helen, thank you for your guidance, wisdom, and support. I always value your insight and expertise and enjoy working with you. I’m grateful to everyone who helped bring this project to life and I’m excited for this next chapter for Stonehenge.
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Sam Sidhu liked thisSam Sidhu liked thisIt is possible that I have mentioned this before, but just in case: My wife, Jessica Killin, is running for Congress in our district and her hometown of Colorado Springs. When she got into the race this was uniformly viewed as a “solid Republican” seat; this week, Nate Silver called the race a “toss-up”, which is consistent with most recent campaign polling. The incumbent is a first-term MAGA-enthusiast who votes to support and protect Trump 100% of the time, and as a consequence is being showered with Trump super-PAC cash. Jessica’s campaign is holding its own on the air so far, but could definitely use an end-Q3 contribution from our friends in Colorado and across the nation. If you can help today, which is the last day of the quarter, please do! You’ll find a link below.
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Sam Sidhu reacted on thisSam Sidhu reacted on thisEleven v4 Turbo 🤝 ElevenAgents. Our fastest conversational model is now live in ElevenAgents - bringing IQ and EQ into one conversation. Conversational AI deployments can't be one-size-fits-all - they have to be tuned to the industry they're deployed in. A voice agent should sound different to someone having a bad day than to someone who's just trying to reschedule. This is a medical call in ElevenAgents with Eleven v4 Turbo. A lot of teams evaluating AI agents judge them based on whether or not they finish the task, but customers also judge them on how the call felt. If your agent books the appointment in a flat voice while the caller is upset, the customer walks away with a worse impression of your company. With v4 Turbo, ElevenAgents pick up on how a caller is feeling and adjust their delivery to match, with more expressive range and steadier performance on long calls.
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Sam Sidhu liked thisSam Sidhu liked thisAs promised, I'm excited to share my next chapter: I've joined OpenReserve Bank, N.A. (in organization) as Head of Relationship Banking. This role brings together two parts of my career, digital assets and banking. I've been on both sides of the table: at Citibank, and at fintechs and money services businesses that depended on bank partners to operate. From that vantage point one thing was clear: most fintechs need several banking relationships across the U.S. to cover different functions, and each one can take months to stand up. Openreserve is building a blockchain- and AI-native bank designed to make that faster without making it thinner, with onboarding and diligence automated and controls built in from day one. OpenReserve Bank, N.A. received preliminary conditional approval from the OCC on September 2, 2026 and is now in organization. Once the Bank opens, we plan to offer: • ACH, wire, and RTP • Real-time settlement, leveraging tokenized deposits • Embedded lending • A payment stablecoin issued by the Bank's subsidiary under the GENIUS Act framework • Banking-as-a-service for fintech and platform partners We're building this now. If you'll be at TOKEN2049 or Money20/20, reach out. I'd love to tell you more.
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Sam Sidhu liked thisSam Sidhu liked thisWe're excited to announce Valley's planned acquisition of Bluevine, a leading digital banking platform built for small businesses. Together, we'll combine Valley's century of banking expertise, trusted relationships, and financial strength with Bluevine's innovative technology and digital capabilities to create a more seamless and powerful banking experience for entrepreneurs and business owners. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/geqMa2Dj
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Sam Sidhu liked thisSam Sidhu liked thisI was deeply humbled and honored to be included in a truly extraordinary evening at The White House State Dinner, honoring President Xi and Madame Peng. Thank you to President Trump and Madame First Lady for welcoming me, it was a privilege to be part of such a historic occasion.
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Sam Sidhu liked thisSam Sidhu liked thisHow would Brian Armstrong spend 48 hours in Singapore? We now have an answer to that question. From coding sessions to conversations with Base APAC builders and more, here's how he spent his time visiting our new Singapore office.
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Sam Sidhu liked thisSam Sidhu liked this25 years of impact — and a celebration worthy of the milestone. Earlier this month, the First Tee – Metropolitan New York community came together at Baltusrol Golf Club to celebrate our 25th anniversary and reflect on a quarter century of empowering young people through golf and the life lessons that come with it. It was an opportunity to bring together so many of the people who have made that impact possible — participants and alumni, coaches and families, board members, partners, supporters and friends of First Tee. Over the past 25 years, more than 150,000 young people have been impacted by First Tee – Metropolitan New York. Behind that number are countless relationships, opportunities and moments that have helped young people build the confidence and character to succeed on the course, in the classroom and beyond. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us at Baltusrol, and to everyone who has played a role in our story over the past 25 years. We’re proud of how far we’ve come — and even more excited about what we can accomplish together in the next 25.
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