Citi Report Highlights Stablecoins and AI as Drivers of Post-Trade Change
Citi's "Securities Services Evolution" whitepaper reveals a major transformation in the global post-trade industry driven by digital assets and AI. Key findings include:
- Survey of 537 market participants shows tokenization, accelerated settlements, and AI automation reshaping trade processing.
- By 2030, an estimated 10% of market turnover could involve tokenized assets, with bank-issued stablecoins enhancing collateral efficiency.
- Asia-Pacific leads in adoption due to strong retail interest and regulatory support for digital assets.
- 86% of firms are testing AI for client onboarding; 57% are piloting it specifically for post-trade processes.
- The shift to T+1 settlement cycles increases focus on speed and automation.
Chris Cox from Citi emphasizes that firms are converging on these core themes as they adapt to new market demands and implement Generative AI across operations.