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Virtu Financial, Inc. reports developments across a technology-driven trading business that provides market making and execution services in global, multi-asset markets. Its Market Making segment commits capital on a principal basis in cash, futures and options markets across equities, fixed income, currencies, cryptocurrencies and commodities. Its Execution Services segment provides agency trading, trading venues, proprietary technology, workflow tools, analytics and capital markets agency services for at-the-market offerings and buyback programs.
Recurring news includes quarterly and annual results, trading income by segment, adjusted trading and EBITDA metrics, dividend and share repurchase actions, and client or product updates for trading technology such as Triton, Virtu's multi-asset execution management system.
Virtu Financial has launched the Fixed Income Agency Cost Estimator (FI ACE), a pre-trade analytics tool designed to enhance transparency and measure transaction costs in fixed income markets. This tool is aimed at helping clients manage liquidity and comply with regulatory obligations. As of October 2020, FI ACE covers approximately 37,500 North American and 25,000 international corporate and agency bonds, along with 4,000 European sovereign bonds. The tool supports various applications, including liquidity risk management and cost-aware portfolio construction.
Virtu Financial (NASDAQ: VIRT) reported strong third-quarter results for 2020, with net income of $199.7 million, compared to a net loss of $5.2 million a year prior. Total revenues surged 71.6% to $656.1 million, driven by increased trading income, which rose 100.5% to $441.3 million. Normalized EPS stood at $0.81, marking a 306.5% increase year-over-year. The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share. The company is well-positioned for 2021, announcing a $100 million share buyback following reduced debt and revised expense guidance.
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.