SEI Automates CIT Onboarding to Address Infrastructure Gap
Event summary
- SEI launched 'SEI Access for CITs', a digital onboarding solution for Collective Investment Trusts (CITs).
- CITs surpassed mutual funds in 2025, representing over 50% of total target date assets.
- The platform automates data capture, streamlines approvals, and provides real-time visibility for stakeholders.
- SEI acquired Altigo in 2025 and has since expanded capabilities within the SEI Access platform.
The big picture
The rapid growth of CITs within defined contribution plans has exposed a critical infrastructure gap, as legacy onboarding processes struggle to keep pace. SEI’s solution directly addresses this bottleneck, positioning them as a leader in modernizing the CIT ecosystem. This move underscores the increasing importance of technology in facilitating the growth of alternative investment vehicles within retirement plans, a trend likely to accelerate as investors seek higher returns.
What we're watching
- Adoption Rate
- The speed at which SEI Access for CITs is adopted by existing clients and new entrants will indicate the true market demand for this solution and its competitive advantage.
- Integration
- How effectively SEI integrates this new functionality with its broader CIT platform and other services will determine the overall value proposition for clients.
- Competitive Response
- Other providers in the CIT administration space will likely respond to SEI’s move, potentially leading to a broader industry shift towards digital onboarding solutions.
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