New Capital Markets Business Process Transformation 2026 RadarView™ profiles 18 providers as shorter settlement windows and demand for continuous operations reshape service delivery.
LOS ANGELES, CA – September, 2026
Avasant, a leading management consulting and research firm, has released its Capital Markets Business Process Transformation 2026 RadarView™, highlighting the shift toward automated post-trade processing as settlement timelines shorten.
The research recognizes 18 providers across five categories: Leaders, Innovators, Disruptors, Challengers, and Tech Pioneers.
Among the report’s key findings:
- Compressed settlement windows are driving automation. T+1 processing is increasing demand for AI-governed, rules-based straight-through processing to reduce reliance on manual work.
- Acquisitions account for nearly 60% of planned provider investment. Providers are buying capabilities to expand AI, data, and domain expertise.
- Margin pressure is expanding outsourcing demand. Asset managers are engaging partners across activities from fund accounting to portfolio management.
- Generational wealth transfer is changing servicing requirements. Digital-first investors are increasing demand for account life cycle support, know-your-customer processes, and personalized advisory services.
These findings suggest that firms should assess whether their operating models can support faster processing without weakening controls. Transformation plans should define measurable service outcomes and accountability for exceptions.
“Building resilient, always-on operations should be a board-level priority, not an IT afterthought,” said Robert Joslin, Managing Partner at Avasant.
Buyers increasingly seek platform-led managed services with auditable AI workflows. Providers are embedding agentic AI in post-trade activities and adopting transaction- and outcome-linked pricing for scalable operations.
For enterprise decision-makers, this points to a practical selection priority: evaluate a partner’s ability to combine trade life cycle expertise with transparent governance and reliable delivery. The companion Capital Markets Business Process Transformation 2026 Market Insights™ examines the broader market context.
Evaluating the evolving provider landscape
The Capital Markets Business Process Transformation 2026 RadarView™ assesses providers across practice maturity and future-proofing. Research inputs include provider briefings, public disclosures, client validation, and ongoing market interactions.
Its 18 provider profiles cover proprietary assets, clients, partnerships, case studies, and analyst perspectives to help enterprises compare capabilities and identify potential transformation partners.
Read the research:
Capital Markets Business Process Transformation 2026 RadarView™
Capital Markets Business Process Transformation 2026 Market Insights™
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Shael Roopchand
Senior Director, Corporate Strategy
Avasant
Email: shael.roopchand@avasant.com
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