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Virtu Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIRT) is a leading global provider of financial technology and liquidity solutions. This dedicated news hub aggregates official announcements, market analyses, and operational updates related to Virtu's market making services across equities, fixed income, currencies, and commodities.
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On April 6, 2021, Virtu Financial (NASDAQ: VIRT) appointed Mary Mooney and Raya White as Co-Chief People Officers. Their focus will be on fostering a people-first culture through employee development, mentorship, and diversity programs to attract and retain talent. CEO Douglas A. Cifu emphasized their roles in reflecting the company's values of inclusivity and merit. Mooney has a strong background in operations and human resources, while White, with tech experience from Apple, will enhance recruiting efforts. Virtu continues to leverage technology for global financial services.
Virtu Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIRT) announced the passing of board member Jack Sandner on March 12, 2021. Sandner was a longstanding advisor and mentor, instrumental to the firm's growth since its IPO in 2015. His contributions as a board member, particularly on the Audit and Compensation Committees, were highly regarded by Virtu's leadership, including Chairman Emeritus Vincent Viola and CEO Douglas Cifu. Virtu continues to leverage technology for innovative financial services across global markets.
Virtu Financial (Nasdaq: VIRT) will announce its Q1 2021 financial results on May 4, 2021, before U.S. market opens. The company will hold a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss these results. Investors can access a live webcast of the event on the Investor Relations section of its website. Virtu Financial is known for leveraging technology to provide innovative trading solutions and liquidity across global markets.
Virtu Financial (Nasdaq: VIRT) announced that CEO Douglas A. Cifu will participate in an interview with Larry Tabb from Bloomberg Intelligence on February 23, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. ET. The discussion will cover key topics including the growth of retail investing, execution quality, price improvement, and payment for order flow. Interested attendees can register through the investor relations section of Virtu's website.
Virtu is known for its advanced technology and services in financial markets, offering comprehensive solutions across multiple asset classes globally.
On February 11, 2021, Virtu Financial reported strong financial results for Q4 and the full year 2020. Q4 net income reached $197.7 million, with total revenues of $676.7 million, marking a 69.3% increase year-over-year. For the full year, net income was $1,120.9 million on revenues of $3,239.3 million, a 113.5% increase. The company also authorized an additional $70 million in share repurchases, totaling $170 million. A quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share was declared, payable March 15, 2021. The CEO highlighted the firm's robust market performance and growth prospects for 2021.
Virtu Financial (NASDAQ: VIRT) recently announced a record trade of AUD$87M (USD$67.2M) matched through POSIT Alert in Australia on January 25, 2021. This trade represents the largest single trade in POSIT Alert's APAC history, showcasing Virtu's successful enhancements to the platform over the past 18 months. The improvements include infrastructure upgrades and a one-to-one matching logic aimed at delivering block liquidity efficiently. POSIT Alert continues to innovate by accepting conditional orders, enhancing block liquidity opportunities for users.
Virtu Financial (Nasdaq:VIRT) has launched two new big data analytics utilities, Open Intell and Open Python, in response to increased client demand. These tools aim to enhance trading strategy selection and cost management for buy-side clients. Open Intell provides an outsourced solution to manage big data, while Open Python offers a self-service option for clients with limited data capabilities. Both services, powered by Amazon Web Services, enable users to gain actionable insights and improve data maturity.
Virtu Financial (Nasdaq: VIRT) has launched its third annual US Women’s Winternship, designed to introduce sophomore college students to careers in financial services. The 2021 program, the largest to date, will be conducted virtually and offer participants engaging group activities and a capstone trading project. CEO Douglas Cifu highlighted the program's success, noting the recruitment of a former Wintern. The Winternship aims to enhance diversity in finance, with mentorship from prior participants and insights from over 30 instructors.
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