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Virtu Financial (Nasdaq:VIRT) has expanded its Women’s Winternship program to Europe, following its success in the U.S. This initiative aims to introduce first- and second-year female undergraduates to careers in financial services. The European program will be virtually hosted and begins accepting applications for January 2022. Virtu’s CEO, Douglas Cifu, expressed confidence in the program's potential, highlighting the success of previous participants in transitioning to full-time roles. The initiative aligns with Virtu’s commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Virtu Financial (NASDAQ: VIRT) celebrates its employees recognized at the Women in Finance Americas awards. Notable recipients include Erika Charnley, Tara Leyden, Laine Litman, and Rashmi Maniyar for their leadership and contributions in various sectors. Ten Virtu employees were nominated, highlighting the firm’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. CEO Douglas Cifu praised the impact of these women on the company's success. Virtu offers advanced trading solutions and liquidity services globally across multiple asset classes.
Virtu Financial has launched a swaptions on CDS electronic workflow via its RFQ-hub platform, partnering with Union Investment, which manages €425B AUM. This initiative allows swaptions traders to enhance price discovery by electronically competing among multiple liquidity providers. The collaboration automates a previously manual process, streamlining workflows and improving trade documentation. CEO Rob Boardman emphasized Virtu’s commitment to technological innovation across multi-asset solutions. This electronic trading initiative aims to boost efficiency in asset management and enhance client service.
Virtu Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIRT) has authorized an additional $750 million share repurchase program, building on its commitment to return capital to shareholders. For Q3 2021, the company reported a net income of $123.1 million and total revenues of $544.3 million, a decline of 17.0% year-over-year. Basic earnings per share decreased to $0.59, down from $0.92 in Q3 2020. The company continues to focus on maintaining a low-cost structure while providing innovative trading solutions. A quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share has been declared, payable on December 15, 2021.
Virtu Financial (NASDAQ: VIRT) announced that its European General Counsel, Victoria Stone, has been awarded the Women in Finance Europe’s Crystal Ladder award. This honor recognizes her leadership and contributions to the finance industry since joining Virtu in 2019, during its acquisition of ITG. Stone has played a critical role in legal consolidation across Virtu’s European operations and has been instrumental in product innovations like POSIT MTF UK. Michelle Butler from Virtu was also shortlisted for an award, highlighting the firm's commitment to empowering women in finance.
DigiPlex, a leader in sustainable data centers, has partnered with Virtu Financial (NASDAQ: VIRT) to enhance its trading capabilities at the Stockholm facility. This collaboration emphasizes low-latency connectivity and robust security, essential for Virtu's electronic trading technology. David Furlong, CEO of Virtu, noted the importance of the Nordic region for their operations, while Fredrik Jansson, CCO of DigiPlex, expressed commitment to providing top-tier infrastructure. The partnership aims to optimize order routing and supports Virtu's growth in Europe.
Virtu Financial (Nasdaq: VIRT) will announce its Q3 2021 financial results on November 3, 2021, before the US market opens. Following the announcement, a conference call will take place at 8:30 am (ET) to discuss the results. The call is open to the public and will also be available via a live webcast on the company's Investor Relations page.
Virtu Financial announced that Rosalind Li has received the Women in Derivatives 2021 Rising Star award. Joining Virtu in 2014, she has become known for her expertise in options trading and has contributed significantly to the firm's strategic growth in this area. Her leadership and collaborative approach have been crucial in navigating complex challenges in the options market. Virtu’s focus on diversity and inclusion has been enhanced through her efforts in mentoring and communication. The firm acknowledges Laine Litman for her contributions as well.
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