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The financial services industry has often been at the forefront when it comes to the implementation of new technologies. From the rise of compact computers in the 1970s and the development of software packages that improved accuracy and efficiency, through the advent of the internet and home computing, to the dominance of mobile apps, the financial services industry is frequently in the vanguard.
So far, each innovation has been an incremental step, adapting existing processes to an evolving environment: paper ledgers become spreadsheets, cash and cheques are replaced by chip and pin, in-turn replaced by touch to pay. The latest technologies promise not an incremental step but &ldquo;disruption&rdquo;, tearing up the existing ways of doing things and replacing them with new tech that promises to be better, smarter, faster.
In this e-briefing we look at the latest global developments in the areas of fund tokenization, with contributions from Citi colleagues from around the world.

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The financial services industry has often been at the forefront when it comes to the implementation of new technologies. From the rise of compact computers in the 1970s and the development of software packages that improved accuracy and efficiency, through the advent of the internet and home computing, to the dominance of mobile apps, the financial services industry is frequently in the vanguard.

The Path to Fund Tokenization – Global Developments

Non-traditional products, such as Interval Funds, are rapidly attracting managers looking to differentiate their product lines by offering retail investors an avenue to pursue less liquid and often higher yielding alternative investment strategies.
In this article, Citi explores the market drivers raising popularity among interval funds, including regulatory and operational factors that could hinder or fuel their success.
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Non-traditional products, such as Interval Funds, are rapidly attracting managers looking to differentiate their product lines by offering retail investors an avenue to pursue less liquid and often higher yielding alternative investment strategies.

The Rapid Growth of Interval Funds

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In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI (Gen AI) have transitioned from the realm of science fiction to reality.
The concept of intelligent machines can be traced back centuries. But true AI development really started with Alan Turing&rsquo;s Test for computer intelligence and neural networks in the 1950s.
Fast forward to 2024 - where we are now familiar with many Gen AI powered tools that are on the market with capabilities to generate text, write code, create audio, make images and video on-demand.
Whilst society appears to be assimilating the use of such tools into everyday life, this is not necessarily the case for financial services firms, as there are certain regulatory and ethical guardrails to be followed.
In this e-briefing we look at Gen AI, why it matters, its potential, some use cases, alongside the&nbsp; evolving global regulatory environments.

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In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI (Gen AI) have transitioned from the realm of science fiction to reality.

Doing the Right Thing for Business and Society - Generative AI

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Data. In everyday life we are constantly consuming it. On a conscious level, we are trying to make use of that information for the task at hand, discounting the inessential and focusing on the essential.&nbsp;In business, the collection, storage, and use of data follows the same principles. An approach which aims to harness data and technology in perfect harmony.&nbsp;Large volumes of data are valuable. But as data volumes, processing and consumption demands continue to rise exponentially, businesses that manage data are exposed to a host of challenges.&nbsp;In this e-briefing we look at how firms such as asset managers, insurers, and banks, along with regulators, must therefore consider these ‘flip sides’ and continuously determine how to overcome these challenges, whilst making the best use of their data.<o:p> </o:p>

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The Flip Sides of Data – A Strategic Asset and a Potential Risk

This series shares insights on the latest trends facing global investors and perspectives from Citi experts.