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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 an increase in its share repurchase program, estimating $75 - $80 million in buybacks for Q1 2023, up from $45 million in Q4 2022. This move reflects the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders. The update was shared during discussions at the Futures Industry Association conference in Boca Raton, FL, where management highlighted their innovative financial services and technology solutions. Virtu continues to leverage its market-making expertise across various asset classes and geographies, offering clients advanced trading solutions and analytics tools.
Virtu Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIRT) announced the appointment of Colin Pettorsson as the new Chief Executive Officer of RFQ-hub Holdings LLC on February 14, 2023. Colin Pettorsson brings over 25 years of experience in multi-asset workflow management and previously managed product development for notable request-for-quote platforms. His leadership is expected to enhance RFQ-hub's position as a leading platform for global multi-asset traders and liquidity providers. The RFQ-hub platform aims to streamline liquidity delivery and improve pricing across various asset classes, including equities and derivatives.
Virtu Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIRT) reported its Q4 2022 financial results, revealing a significant decline in performance metrics. The company posted a net income of $39.6 million, down from $186 million in Q4 2021, leading to earnings per share of $0.27 compared to $0.90 the previous year. Total revenues fell by 29.5% to $497.8 million, with trading income down 38.9%. For the full year, net income was $468.3 million, a 43.4% decrease from 2021. Despite these declines, the Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share. The company also executed share buybacks totaling $45.3 million during Q4.
Virtu Financial (Nasdaq: VIRT) announces the launch of its fifth annual Women’s Winternship, expanding from a US-based program to include students from London and Singapore. This one-week initiative aims to introduce college women to careers in financial services, featuring a curriculum covering market structure, execution, data analytics, and more. Co-Chief People Officers emphasize the program's role in diversifying the talent pipeline in the industry. The program culminates in team projects presented to senior management, promoting real-world networking opportunities.
Virtu Financial, a leader in financial services utilizing advanced technology, will release its fourth quarter 2022 results on January 26, 2023, before market open. A conference call to discuss these results is scheduled for 07:30 AM (EST) that same day, and will be accessible to the public via a live webcast on Virtu's Investor Relations website. Virtu offers a comprehensive suite of products including execution, liquidity sourcing, and analytics across multiple asset classes globally.
Virtu Financial, a leader in financial services, announced that CEO Douglas A. Cifu will present at the Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Services Conference on December 7, 2022, at 2:20 p.m. ET. The conference will be accessible via live webcast and replay through Virtu's investor relations site. The company leverages advanced technology to provide innovative trading solutions and liquidity to global markets, offering a diverse product suite across multiple asset classes and over 50 countries.
Virtu Financial (NASDAQ: VIRT) has initiated a FOIA lawsuit against the SEC to compel disclosure of its rulemaking process and interactions with stakeholders. Despite submitting a FOIA request in June 2022, the SEC has not provided any documents requested, raising concerns over transparency. CEO Douglas Cifu emphasized the importance of government accountability in regulation. Virtu has actively contributed to market structure reforms and seeks clarity on the SEC's decision-making processes affecting retail investor protections.
On November 22, 2022, Virtu Financial (NASDAQ: VIRT) announced its winners and nominees for the Women in Finance awards, honoring women leaders in the financial sector. Notable winners include Youran Wu, recognized as Rising Star in Trading for her role in market making, and Yiyang Yang, awarded STEM Champion for her quantitative research contributions. Other nominees include Meghan Holleran, Julie Merriman, Mary Mooney, and Raya White, each celebrated for their impactful work in various capacities. Virtu acknowledges these individuals for their leadership and commitment to the finance industry.
Virtu Financial (NASDAQ: VIRT) announced the winners of its Women in Finance awards, recognizing Emily Hengeveld for Excellence in Legal and Compliance (Asia) and Melissa Ellis for Excellence in Trading Platforms (Europe). Hengeveld streamlined Virtu's onboarding process, while Ellis led the Triton Execution Management System to top global rankings for the third consecutive year. Cheryl Li and Justine Zou were also acknowledged for their contributions in broker-neutral connectivity and algorithmic trading, respectively. Virtu commends its leaders for enhancing client experiences and industry standards.
Virtu Financial reported its financial results for Q3 2022, showing a net income of $79.9 million and total revenues of $561.0 million, a 3.1% increase year-over-year. Basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.38 and $0.37, respectively, with a normalized adjusted EPS of $0.61. However, adjusted net trading income decreased 6.6% to $331.1 million, and adjusted EBITDA fell 14.3% to $180.6 million. The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share, payable on December 15, 2022.
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