Virtu Financial (NYSE: VIRT) announced that Nissay Asset Management selected Triton, Virtu's global multi-asset execution management system, to streamline trading across equities, ETFs, futures, options, FX and fixed income.
Nissay went live with domestic Japanese flow in September and plans ex-Japan desk transitions later in 2026.
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This announcement highlights an expansion of Virtu’s execution technology footprint, with Nissay Ass...
Analysis
This announcement highlights an expansion of Virtu’s execution technology footprint, with Nissay Asset Management adopting Triton and related tools to streamline global trading. It reinforces earlier recognition of Triton’s multi-asset capabilities and the firm’s focus on analytics and workflow integration. Investors may watch how this deployment, initially live for Japanese flow and extending ex‑Japan later this year, contributes to client penetration, technology adoption trends, and future commentary in earnings and regulatory disclosures.
Key Figures
Publication date:March 22, 2026Subsidiary ownership:100%Establishment year:1995+5 more
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Publication dateMarch 22, 2026Press release date
Subsidiary ownership100%Nissay Asset Management ownership by parent group
Establishment year1995Year Nissay Asset Management was established
Asset classes6Equities, ETFs, futures, options, FX, fixed income traded via Triton
Broker and venue network700+Number of brokers and venues accessible via Triton
Price move5.18%24h price change around the announcement
Relative volume2.32xToday’s volume vs 20-day average
52-week range$31.55–$45.77Low and high prior to this news
Q3 2025 revenue and profit growth with strong margins and dividends.
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Pattern Detected
VIRT often shows meaningful moves around earnings and technology/recognition news, with mostly positive but occasionally mixed price reactions to positive announcements.
Recent Company History
Over the last six months, Virtu has combined solid financial performance with growing recognition of its technology platforms. Q3 and Q4 2025 earnings highlighted strong revenues, net income, and cash generation, alongside regular dividends and buybacks. Awards in November 2025 underscored Triton’s multi-asset capabilities. Today’s announcement that Nissay Asset Management adopted Triton extends this execution-technology narrative, building on prior accolades and reinforcing Virtu’s positioning as an EMS and analytics provider to global institutional clients.
Key Terms
execution management system, etfs, fx, rfqs, +3 more
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execution management systemtechnical
"Triton is a global, multi-asset execution management system (EMS) for trading equities..."
An execution management system is software that helps traders send, track and control buy or sell orders across markets, acting like a GPS and autopilot for executing trades. It matters to investors because it affects how quickly and cheaply trades are carried out, how well prices are captured, and how trading risks and rules are enforced — all of which can change portfolio costs and returns.
etfsfinancial
"for trading equities, ETFs, futures, options, FX, and fixed income across 700+ brokers..."
ETFs, or exchange-traded funds, are investment funds that hold a collection of stocks, bonds, or other assets, and can be bought or sold on stock exchanges like individual shares. They offer investors an easy way to diversify their holdings and access different markets or sectors without buying multiple individual assets. Because they are traded throughout the day, ETFs provide flexibility and can help investors manage risk while pursuing their financial goals.
fxfinancial
"equities, ETFs, futures, options, FX, and fixed income across 700+ brokers..."
fx stands for foreign exchange, the system of buying, selling and converting one currency into another. For investors, fx matters because changes in exchange rates can raise or lower a company’s reported sales, costs and profits when business crosses borders—like how the same amount of money can buy more or less abroad—so movements in fx can affect earnings, valuation and investment returns.
rfqstechnical
"for all types of flow – Care, PT, DMA, Algos, RFS, and RFQs."
RFQs (requests for quotes) are messages an investor or broker sends to one or more dealers asking for a firm price to buy or sell a security, bond, or other financial instrument. They matter because they let investors compare actual offers, assess how easy it will be to trade (liquidity), and identify the best cost and timing — similar to asking several stores for a price before making a purchase.
ioistechnical
"centralized key functions—including automated execution, RFQs, and IOIs—into a single..."
An IOI (indication of interest) is a non-binding signal from a broker, institutional investor or potential buyer that they may be willing to buy a stock, bond or block of shares at an approximate size or price. It acts like an RSVP before an event, helping issuers and traders gauge demand and set expectations; stronger IOIs can push pricing or allocation decisions and give other investors a quick read on market appetite.
Transaction cost analysis measures the true costs of buying and selling securities beyond the visible price, including broker fees, the difference between buy and sell quotes, price moves caused by the trade, and timing delays. For investors this is important because these hidden costs can quietly reduce returns; understanding them is like checking both the sticker price and fuel and toll costs before a long car trip, letting you choose cheaper routes, better execution methods, or different service providers.
"As a leading OEMS provider, we look forward to their continued innovation..."
OEMs, or Original Equipment Manufacturers, are companies that produce the main components or products that other companies use to build finished goods. For investors, OEMs are important because their performance can influence the supply chain, manufacturing costs, and overall market trends in industries like technology, automotive, and electronics. Their success often reflects broader economic health and consumer demand.
NEW YORK, March 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virtu Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VIRT), a leading provider of global, multi-asset financial services that delivers liquidity and innovative, transparent products across the complete investment cycle to the global markets, announces today that Nissay Asset Management Corporation (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter “Nissay Asset Management”) selected Triton to streamline its trading operations across global markets.
Nissay Asset Management is a 100% subsidiary asset management company established in 1995 that brings together the Group’s asset management capabilities. The company leverages its expertise in insurance asset management to supply a wide range of investment products that meet the needs of pension funds, as well as individual investors and other customers, for long-term, stable asset building.
Triton is a global, multi-asset execution management system (EMS) for trading equities, ETFs, futures, options, FX, and fixed income across 700+ brokers and venues for all types of flow – Care, PT, DMA, Algos, RFS, and RFQs. Triton was designed with active traders in mind and provides technology that assists traders in achieving their objectives throughout the lifecycle of a trade.
Following a comprehensive vendor evaluation process, Nissay Asset Management selected Triton based on its seamless integration of Algo Wheel and Analytics capabilities, along with Virtu's ability to deliver bespoke wheel logic tailored to Nissay AM's specific internal requirements. The firm successfully went live with domestic Japanese flow in September, with ex-Japan trading desks scheduled to transition to the platform later this year.
"By implementing Virtu Triton and POSIT Alert, we have successfully centralized key functions—including automated execution, RFQs, and IOIs—into a single, streamlined interface. This integration has significantly enhanced our operational efficiency, and we anticipate that leveraging TCA will further optimize our execution performance. We highly value Triton’s intuitive operability and scalability, as well as Virtu’s exceptional responsiveness to our specific requirements. As a leading OEMS provider, we look forward to their continued innovation and dedicated support," commented by Shuichi Uchida, Head of Trading at Nissay Asset Management.
Beyond Triton's robust technical functionality, Nissay AM cited Virtu's growing industry recognition and strong client satisfaction among its Japanese institutional peers as key differentiating factors. The firm valued Virtu's holistic coverage model and the deep relationship built over several years of collaboration, having previously adopted Virtu's transaction cost analysis (TCA). This multi-year partnership demonstrates Virtu's commitment to supporting institutional clients with integrated technology solutions that evolve alongside their business needs.
"This selection validates our strategy of delivering integrated, best-in-class technology solutions with the flexibility to adapt to each client's unique workflow requirements," said Phil Chevalier, Co-Head of Virtu Execution Services APAC. "We're particularly proud that our growing reputation among Japanese asset managers and our commitment to bespoke solutions resonated so strongly throughout their selection process."
About Virtu Financial, Inc. Virtu is a leading financial services firm that leverages cutting-edge technology to provide execution services and data, analytics and connectivity products to its clients and deliver liquidity to the global markets. Leveraging its global market making expertise and infrastructure, Virtu provides a robust product suite including offerings in execution, liquidity sourcing, analytics and broker-neutral, multi-dealer platforms in workflow technology. Virtu’s product offerings allow clients to trade on hundreds of venues across 50+ countries and in multiple asset classes, including global equities, ETFs, foreign exchange, futures, fixed income and myriad other commodities. In addition, Virtu’s integrated, multi-asset analytics platform provides a range of pre- and post-trade services, data products and compliance tools that clients rely upon to invest, trade and manage risk across global markets.
What did Nissay Asset Management announce about adopting Triton for trading at VIRT on March 22, 2026?
Nissay Asset Management selected Triton to centralize multi-asset trading workflows into one EMS. According to the company, domestic Japanese flow went live in September and ex-Japan desks will transition to the platform later in 2026.
How will Triton integration affect Nissay Asset Management's trading efficiency and execution, according to VIRT?
Triton centralizes automated execution, RFQs, and IOIs to boost operational efficiency. According to Virtu, Nissay expects TCA and bespoke Algo Wheel logic to further optimize execution performance and operational workflow.
Which asset classes and order types does Triton support for the Nissay Asset Management deployment with VIRT?
Triton supports equities, ETFs, futures, options, FX and fixed income across multiple flow types. According to Virtu, it handles Care, PT, DMA, Algos, RFS, and RFQs across 700+ brokers and venues.
When did Nissay Asset Management go live on Triton for Japanese flow and what are the next steps for VIRT clients?
Nissay went live with domestic Japanese flow in September. According to Virtu, the next step is migrating ex-Japan trading desks to Triton later in 2026 to complete the global rollout.
Why did Nissay Asset Management choose Virtu's Triton over other vendors, per the March 22, 2026 announcement?
Nissay cited seamless Algo Wheel and Analytics integration plus Virtu's ability to build bespoke wheel logic. According to the company, Virtu's industry recognition and prior TCA relationship were key differentiators in the selection.