Managing collateral for optimal performance
With a single, customizable solution for all collateral-related functions, we support both cash and non-cash collateral via Citi as a custodian or supporting clients on a stand-alone basis.
Our modular and scalable service components enable clients to support increased collateral demand, shorter settlement cycles, complex collateral processes and stricter regulatory requirements, while optimizing fund assets across all collateral obligations to reduce portfolio drag.
Safeguarding investors’ assets with local presence and global consistency
Citi Custody goes beyond borders to holistically manage cash and securities activity wherever our clients need us. We provide local and global custody services in over 100 markets and have an on the ground presence in 63 of these markets, we service 95% of the world’s market capitalization.
Through a single access point, we deliver transaction settlement, safekeeping, asset servicing, administration and reporting of investments. Our globally distributed systems offer fail safe redundancy and reduced friction and risk, giving clients the confidence they need to sustainably grow their business.
Citi’s on the ground network of experts and global operating model combine the right mix of local expertise and global market perspectives to deliver clients a full view across their business to navigate emerging challenges and make proactive decisions to support their boldest endeavors.
Powering client business operations with data and insights
At Citi, data powers everything. Our constantly evolving strategic and consolidated event-driven data platform provides high-quality, governed data delivered on-demand via API and Cloud to empower the boldest investments decisions.
Through interactive dashboards and visualizations, customized reporting and real-time workflow and insights, we provide clients with a digitally powered experience and decisive vantage to unlock the full potential of their business into tomorrow.
Unlocking the full potential of ETFs
With an enterprise-wide solution and a global vantage point, we seamlessly coordinate fund activities across the entire ETF ecosystem, from issuance and trading to custody and administration, based on client fund and domicile requirements.
In nearly 12 domiciles, our proprietary advanced workflow tool, provides a scalable platform with round-the-clock processing and real-time information delivery, fully automating the entire ETF process, from basket creation to order processing and settlement.
Connecting clients to equity markets with global vantage and expertise
Delivered through a single platform, our end-to-end execution to custody solution seamlessly connects clients across the trade lifecycle, providing automation, pre-matching or affirmation, and fails management.
With the ease afforded by a single partner, clients can expand their global reach with automation and efficiency, while saving the operational burden of overseeing the trade lifecycle and the fixed costs of entering a new market.
Enabling clients to transact globally
With trading desks in over 80 countries covering over 100 markets, our Foreign Exchange (FX) Services are designed to fuel client cross-border activities, support cash management needs and hedge foreign exposures.
Our scalable AutoFX and Passive Currency Overlay solutions, combined with Citi’s extensive execution capabilities, are designed to drive operational efficiency, mitigate risk, combat portfolio drag and mobilize currencies wherever our clients choose to invest.
Empowering Fund oversight and operations
Delivered through a global service model, we offer cross-border traditional and full-service fund support for the spectrum of fund types and structures, across operational, administrative and regulatory activities.
With a data-driven model and an on the ground network of experts, we bring clarity to complexity, giving clients a full view across their investment landscape and portfolios to power their fund operations.
Mobilizing cash when and where our clients need us
Our client-centric liquidity solutions simplify processes to help optimize cash portfolios while preserving principle and maintaining liquidity requirements.
With global trading desks and deep repo counterparty relationships, we help clients stay ahead of cash flow uncertainty so they can focus on making their operations more strategic and efficient.
Reimaging middle office operations
Our custodian and administrator-agnostic platform and right- fit solutions enable clients to rethink existing challenges and tackle new ones with a customized outsourcing program.
With flexibility and scale, we offer clients an efficient suite of middle office services, from asset servicing, collateral management, IBOR, OTC servicing, trade support, client reporting, regulatory reporting, post-trade investment restrictions monitoring, and investment risk and performance reporting, to support their business ambitions while reducing fixed costs.
Optimizing investment performance
Citi Securities Finance combines markets-based experience with traditional banking oversight and structure.
With a custodian-agnostic platform and global trading desks covering 75 markets, we optimize lending activity across the global marketplace to meet the demands of clients’ portfolios and borrowers worldwide.
Our interoperable securities finance products can assist with meeting liquidity and investment needs, in addition to managing regulatory margin and generating revenue through securities lending.
Through an intrinsic-value philosophy approach and Citi’s proprietary Trading Analytics and Optimization engine (TAO), we maximize the value of lendable assets and returns, boosting investment performance for clients.
Reinventing the investor experience
Through a single multi-jurisdictional platform, Citi delivers end-to-end transfer agency services across fund structures and locations (excluding North America).
Our full suite of distributor support and shareholder servicing includes investor onboarding, AML monitoring, trade processing and investor communications.
With highly automated processing that reduces friction and inefficiencies and transforms data into actionable insights, we provide clients with an optimal digital investor experience.
Preserving investors’ best interest
Citi’s Trustee & Depositary Services are service-provider agnostic and support a broad spectrum of fund types and investment strategies.
Our deep regulatory expertise, dedicated depositary relationship management, common global operating model and market coverage, provide clients with a unique advantage to chart regulatory responsibilities and preserve the best interests of their investors.
