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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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Virtu Financial (NASDAQ: VIRT) announced that Pegah Esmaeili, its Head of Nordic Business Development, has won the Women in Finance Europe’s Rising Star award. This award recognizes her significant contributions to the financial industry. Based in Paris, Pegah has driven successful client-focused execution services across the Nordic region. The company also acknowledged another nominee, Audris Siow, for her leadership. Douglas Cifu, CEO of Virtu, praised Pegah's technical skills and advocacy, which have contributed to revenue growth.
Virtu Financial announced significant enhancements to its FX products and services, aiming to create a comprehensive solution for buy-side clients in FX execution.
Key initiatives include:
- Execution Management Platform for FX, enhancing FX execution capabilities.
- Broker-Neutral Access to dealer liquidity through an advanced API trading infrastructure.
- FX Trade Analytics, integrating enhanced analytics with market insights.
- FX Post-Trade Services, expanding support for trade matching and confirmations.
These upgrades solidify Virtu's commitment to transparency and efficiency in the FX market.
On September 24, 2020, Virtu Financial announced Mary-Anne Peril, its Australia Head Trader, received the Excellence in Trading award from Women in Finance Asia. This recognition highlights her significant impact on Virtu's execution services in Australia, particularly during the challenging COVID-19 period. CEO Douglas Cifu commended her role in driving record volumes in POSIT Alert, underscoring her reputation as a top execution partner. The award reflects the entrepreneurial spirit and leadership of women in the finance industry.
Virtu Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIRT) has announced preliminary estimates for its third quarter results through August 31, 2020. The company anticipates trading income between $295 million and $303 million, with adjusted net trading income between $238 million and $246 million.
Average daily adjusted net trading income is expected to range from $5.53 million to $5.72 million. July's average daily adjusted net trading income has been revised down to $6.50 million. The company will announce detailed results on November 6, 2020.
Virtu Financial (NASDAQ: VIRT) has expanded its execution services with the launch of Prism Frontier, a post-trade analytics tool designed for enhanced transparency and analysis of client executions. This tool offers features such as Prism Post-Trade analytics, which includes algorithm-specific performance metrics, and Prism Real-Time, expected in 3Q 2020, for live execution monitoring. These innovations are aimed at providing traders with practical, actionable insights into trading performance, thereby improving overall execution quality.
Virtu Financial (NASDAQ: VIRT) announced the deployment of its Triton Valor execution management system (EMS) and Trading Analytics solutions by Asset Management One, a major asset manager in Asia. This marks the first implementation of Triton Valor in Japan, aimed at enhancing service capabilities and responding to client demands. The platform offers advanced liquidity sourcing, execution analytics, and workflow solutions, supporting global trading with real-time replication. The partnership is expected to boost Virtu's growth initiatives in the region.
On August 14, 2020, Virtu Financial (NASDAQ: VIRT) announced a $100 million prepayment on its first lien senior secured term loan, reducing the total balance to $1.636 billion. This prepayment brings the cumulative total to $388 million since acquiring Investment Technology Group, Inc. in March 2019. Virtu continues to leverage advanced technology for innovative trading solutions, enhancing liquidity in global markets across multiple asset classes.
Virtu Financial has appointed Sean P. Galvin as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Galvin, with over 30 years in finance, succeeds Alex Ioffe. Cindy Lee has been promoted to Deputy Chief Financial Officer, while Colm Mac Curtain takes the role of Head of Finance EMEA. CEO Douglas A. Cifu expressed confidence in the team's ability to drive operational excellence and growth. The changes highlight Virtu's commitment to leveraging its internal talent as it continues to evolve as a leading provider of financial services.
Virtu Financial has completed the sale of its MATCHNow business to Cboe Global Markets, strengthening its focus on core financial services. This strategic move aligns with Virtu's mission to enhance liquidity and execution services through advanced technology. The company continues to provide a comprehensive suite of financial solutions across various asset classes globally, leveraging its expertise in market making and innovative trading solutions. However, future performance is subject to uncertainties as stated in their cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements.
Virtu Financial (NASDAQ: VIRT) has launched a new FX algorithmic execution analytics product, expanding its global TCA (Transaction Cost Analysis) offering. This product utilizes FX benchmark data, a broker-neutral market impact model, and connections to bank algo providers to help clients assess algorithm performance. With a strong position in equity TCA for the buy-side, Virtu aims to enhance clients' understanding of execution strategies based on risk and market conditions. This addition showcases Virtu's commitment to leveraging technology for better trading solutions.
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