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Crypto, Stablecoins, and the Future of Digital Money
In this final episode of the Citi Institute podcast, host Alex Miller is joined by Hon. Caroline Pham, Acting Chairman, CFTC and Ronit Ghose, Global Head, Future of Finance, Citi Institute to discuss digital money, crypto assets, and blockchain-based financial services, addressing the rapidly evolving policy and regulatory landscape. Hon. Caroline Pham, Acting Chairman, CFTC highlights the crypto value propositions and the importance of regulatory clarity to enable crypto innovation. Ronit Ghose, Global Head, Future of Finance, Citi Institute shares insights on programmable money and smart contracts, and how digital money is evolving from account-based to token-based systems. Our guests reflect on a future where digital money, crypto assets, and blockchain-based financial services become more integrated into the broader financial ecosystem, enabled by regulatory clarity and institutional adoption. Citigroup (“Citi”), and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) are not affiliated and are independent from each other. The speakers’ views are their own and may not necessarily reflect the views of Citi or any of its affiliates. All opinions are subject to change without notice. Neither the information provided, nor any opinion expressed constitutes a solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security. The expressions of opinion are not intended to be a forecast of future events or a guarantee of future results.
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The Fundraising Journey: Navigating Private Placements and Strategic Partnerships
In this episode of the Citi Institute podcast, host Alex Miller is joined by Kelly Ahuja, CEO, Versa Networks and John Collmer, Global Head of ECM Private Placements, Citi to discuss Fundraising, exploring the critical journey for companies at various stages of growth, from venture funding to IPOs and sharing insights on the strategies, considerations, and key decisions that shape a company's financial trajectory. Citigroup (“Citi”), and Versa Networks are not affiliated and are independent from each other. Though Versa Networks has a client relationship with Citi through Citi's banking and international business. The speakers’ views are their own and may not necessarily reflect the views of Citi or any of its affiliates. All opinions are subject to change without notice. Neither the information provided, nor any opinion expressed constitutes a solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security. The expressions of opinion are not intended to be a forecast of future events or a guarantee of future results.
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What Agentic AI Means for Leaders
In this special episode of The Citi Institute Podcast, host Ronit Ghose is joined by Prag Sharma, Global Head, Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence (AI CoE) to discuss the potential use cases for Agentic AI in finance and business, addressing the impact on the workforce and what it might mean for Leaders. Prag highlights important considerations for organizations looking to implement Agentic AI, such as defining use cases, governance and risk management, and integrating it with existing tools and infrastructure. Our guest reflects on potential benefits for clients and provides insights on the rapid pace of AI development and the need for the right governance, risk controls, and up-skilling of employees to work effectively with the technology. The speakers’ views are their own and may not necessarily reflect the views of Citi or any of its affiliates. All opinions are subject to change without notice. Neither the information provided, nor any opinion expressed constitutes a solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security. The expressions of opinion are not intended to be a forecast of future events or a guarantee of future results.
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The Great Wealth Transfer
In this episode of the Citi Institute podcast, host Alex Miller is joined by Chayce Horton, Wealth Management Team at Cerulli and Chuck Cavanaugh, Citi U.S. Consumer Wealth Management to discuss The Great Wealth Transfer - the $124 trillion expected to be transferred from baby boomers and older generations to younger generations such as Gen X and millennials by 2048, and to share their insights on proactive financial planning, education, and relationship-building between advisors and the inheriting generations to help ensure a smooth and prudent transfer. Chayce Horton, Wealth Management Team at Cerulli highlights some common misconceptions about the wealth transfer, such as the assumption that all millennials will benefit equally. Chuck Cavanaugh, Citi U.S. Consumer Wealth Management emphasizes the importance of comprehensive estate planning, tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies, and proper beneficiary designations for the older generation. Our guests reflect on the some of the challenges and misconceptions and highlight the importance of open communication and transparency within families. Citigroup (“Citi”), and Cerulli are not affiliated and are independent from each other. The speakers’ views are their own and may not necessarily reflect the views of Citi or any of its affiliates. All opinions are subject to change without notice. Neither the information provided, nor any opinion expressed constitutes a solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security. The expressions of opinion are not intended to be a forecast of future events or a guarantee of future results. Citigroup Inc. and its affiliates do not provide tax or legal advice.
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Invest USA - Global Trade in Focus
In this episode of the Citi Institute podcast, host Alex Miller is joined by Candi Wolff, Citi’s Head of Global Government Affairs and Nathan Sheets, Global Chief Economist at Citi to discuss the rationale for the current U.S. tariff regime, and to share their insights on the administration's ongoing trade negotiations and the global impact. Candi Wolff, highlights the importance of understanding the political processes and key decision-makers (such as the president) in shaping US trade policy. Nathan Sheets, Global Chief Economist at Citi provides an overview of the different trade corridors (China, USMCA, and the rest of the world) and the varying degrees of difficulty in negotiating tariff deals within each. Our guests reflect on the broader geopolitical and technological disruption, with AI and digital transformation accelerating amid the trade tensions. The speaker's views are their own may not necessarily reflect the views of Citi or any of its affiliates. All opinions are subject to change without notice. Neither the information provided nor any opinion expressed constitutes a solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security. The expressions of opinion are not intended to be a forecast of future events or a guarantee of future results.
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