Citi – Real Time Finance, Jun 2025

Real Time Finance in an Always-On World.

The transformation of financial services through the implementation of real-time technologies, meeting changing customer expectations, and adapting to a dynamic global economy. The future of financial services is linked to real-time, requiring 24/7 availability and instant transactions. Asia and emerging markets are leading this process, while the US and Europe are quickly catching up. Real-time payments are already facilitating global trade, with over 80 markets having real-time payment systems and significant transaction volume growth.