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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 (NASDAQ: VIRT) has promoted Akiko Imai to Global Head of New Sales within its Execution Services segment. This newly created position focuses on developing sales strategies to attract new clients across Virtu's multi-asset product offerings. Imai, who has a strong background in sales leadership within the Asia-Pacific region, previously led the POSIT Alert initiative, establishing it as a vital revenue source. Her move is anticipated to strengthen Virtu's market presence, especially in Japan, where Virtu previously lacked representation.
Virtu Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIRT) announced a record trading day for its POSIT Alert Europe block indications network, with over £1.256 billion in notional value traded on June 5, 2020. This achievement surpasses the previous record from October 2018. The POSIT Alert network, operational in 38 countries, enhances block liquidity by integrating electronic conditional orders. Brad Johmann and Michelle Butler highlighted that recent technical enhancements improved client experiences, success rates, and facilitated larger trades.
Virtu Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIRT) announced preliminary trading results for the two months ending May 31, 2020. Expected trading income is between $460 million and $474 million, with adjusted net trading income projected between $425 million and $440 million. The average daily adjusted net trading income is estimated at $10.37 million to $10.73 million. Full Q2 results are due in early August. These estimates are subject to revision and should not replace official GAAP financial statements.
Virtu Financial, a leader in financial services, announced that CEO Douglas A. Cifu will take part in a virtual fireside chat at the Piper Sandler Global Exchange and FinTech Conference on June 3, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. ET. The event will be streamed live and available for replay on Virtu's investor relations website. Virtu Financial utilizes advanced technology to provide transparent trading solutions and liquidity across global markets, offering products in various asset classes and comprehensive analytics to clients worldwide.
Virtu Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIRT) announced the expansion of electronic block liquidity access for clients through Interlisted Conditional orders via POSIT Alert Canada, utilizing their Best Market Server (BMS) technology. This innovation allows traders to access cross-border block liquidity for U.S. and Canadian interlisted securities, enhancing trading capabilities. With this new feature, both Canadian and U.S. traders can match liquidity priced in different currencies, reflecting Virtu's strategic investment in their global Execution Services platform.
Virtu Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIRT) launched Open Technology, a new data-as-a-service platform, enhancing access to APIs for clients across equity, FX, fixed income, and futures markets. This platform provides subscribers with curated datasets for analysis and integration, and facilitates writing scripts for transaction cost analysis. The product aims to democratize data access, even for non-programmers, and is expected to cater to the demands of both buy-side and sell-side firms globally. The company positions this launch as part of its multi-year infrastructure upgrade.
Virtu Financial (NASDAQ: VIRT) announced a prepayment of approximately $188 million towards its senior secured first lien term loan, reducing the outstanding principal to $1.769 billion as of May 15, 2020. The prepayment, funded by excess cash generated from strong first-quarter results, is projected to save the company around $7.3 million in annual interest expenses. The loan is set to mature in March 2026.
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