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Citi report flags rising corporate liquidity demand; potential boost to Citi's services

Sep 16, 2026, 4:40 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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The report underscores growing demand for treasury, liquidity management, and digital payments solutions. If corporates deploy more working-capital tools, Citi's services revenue and fee-based income could expand; AI/DLT adoption signals longer-term digital monetization.

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Citi Institute's study shows corporates prioritizing liquidity and cash visibility amid ongoing disruption, with AI adoption in trade ops rising to 45%. This suggests demand for Citi's treasury and payments services to unlock trapped liquidity and optimize working capital, possibly lifting fee-based revenue as global trade routes reallocate.

72% identify releasing trapped liquidity as top priority for 12 months.
AI adoption in trade operations up to 45% from 16% in 2024.
Global payment flows rose 40% YoY in 1H 2026; tech flows +50%.
Trade routes shifting; Africa and Latin America gain share while NA declines.
Costs and tariffs push working-capital shifts; rising inputs and rates are structural.

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