Global Market: Citi joins London's bullion clearing network in major precious metals expansion
Citi has joined London's over-the-counter gold market clearing network, becoming the fifth bank to do so. This significant move expands the bullion trade's settlement infrastructure, which handles approximately $160 billion in daily transactions. Citi's entry, the first in a decade, signals progress in making the market more accessible. The bank will now offer Loco London settlement for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.