Semantic Coherence: Instinet – Signal Evidence & AI Readability

[H1] Your global trading ecosystem
We bring together powerful algorithmic strategies, expert sales traders, deep global liquidity, and exchange-grade trading technology for one reason: to meet your objectives on your terms.
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Instinet Enhances BlockCross® with Integration of PureStream ATS to Expand Access to Streaming Liquidity
Instinet Incorporated (“Instinet”), a global leader in electronic trading and

[H2] Where it starts.
For an agency-model* broker, delivering the best possible performance is more than an objective. It’s an obligation. At Instinet, we’ve made it our mission. It’s what drives us to continuously innovate, and to go the extra mile to help our clients push through their challenges and take advantage of new opportunities. Because when you’re navigating a constantly evolving and shifting marketplace, you need an unbiased partner you can rely on to put your objectives and best interests first.

What we can do for you.
Whether you’re looking for an end-to-end platform or a best-in-class single solution, our set of complementary tools deliver benefits across the entire trading life cycle.

Execution Services

Absolute alignment.

It’s simple. Your objectives are our objectives. Whether you ask us to trade on your behalf or use our tools to optimize your trading activities, you can trust us to deliver exceptional execution quality.

Algorithmic & automated trading
Global portfolio trading
High-touch trading
Low latency solutions

Liquidity & Crossing

Liquidity made to order.

Timely access to high quality liquidity is the key to better execution. We source and aggregate diverse global liquidity and provide powerful and intuitive crossing platforms that help you capture block liquidity efficiently and consistently.

Venues and crossing solutions
BlockCross
BlockMatch UK
BlockMatch Europe
BlockMatch Asia

Technology Solutions

Trade without compromise.

The trading technology you choose defines the strategies you use and the outcomes you’re able to achieve—today and for years to come. It’s the first place you look for an edge. And it’s the last place you should need to compromise.

Instinet Technology Solutions

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[H2] How we make it work, together.

Without collaboration, innovation can only get you so far. Find out how we can tailor our capabilities and connections to meet your specific workflow and trading needs.

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Careers
[H2] Technology makes it possible. People make the difference.

Find out how you can make a differenceat Instinet.

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CAREERS
[H1] We started a revolution. And we’re still leading the way.
If you’re up for the challenge of making a difference for our clients, the markets, and yourself, we give you the opportunity to excel.

[H2] How will you makea difference?

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Sales & Trading

Competitive? We give our traders the opportunity—and the industry-leading tools—to deliver exceptional trading performance.

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Quant Analytics

Looking to break new ground? Research and develop strategies and tools that drive new ways of trading using the latest financial modeling techniques.

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Information Technologies

Born to innovate? Keep our systems, infrastructure, capabilities, and solutions at the edge of what’s possible—and at the forefront of our industry.

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Finance & Operations

A passion for precision? As part of our finance and operations team, you’ll advise, execute, and report on the leading practices that keep our unique business model thriving.

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Supervision & Control

Meticulous? Help clients navigate 
evolving regulatory frameworks, stay compliant, and adapt and thrive in an increasingly complex business and competitive environment.

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Strategy & Business Management

Visionary? Help optimize our businesses and processes and expand into new business lines to keep up with the latest market challenges and opportunities.

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[H2] You’re global.So are we.

Instinet is 850+ professionals 
working from market centers across North America, Europe, and Asia from offices in Boston, Denver, Frankfurt, Geneva IL, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Rye Brook, Singapore, St. Louis, Sydney, and Toronto.

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Curious aboutfinancial technology?

[H3] Watch the video to learn about its history, and where Instinet fits in.

[H2] Internships

Get the opportunity to do meaningful, hands-on work and collaborate directly with our leadership and expert staff.Contact us at careers@instinet.comto learn more.

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Why Instinet
[H1] Innovation is fundamental. Trust is essential.

Since Instinet’s beginning, setting new standards for innovation in trading technology has been what has set us apart. But relationships have always been at the core of our business.At the heart of these relationships is something that’s getting rarer in today’s complex and competitive markets: trust. We’ve been building trust and technology hand in hand for over 50 years, always working in our clients’ best interest, innovating to meet their real-world needs, and backing it up with consistent and impartial service.

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[H2] Our approach

We operate with a client-first approach that’s focused on optimizing workflow and performance in every phase of the trade life cycle. It’s built on robust and adaptive technology
and decades of experience fine-tuning our capabilities to a constantly-shifting marketplace and the evolving objectives of our clients.As part of the Nomura Group, we connect our clients to our comprehensive services as an agency-model* broker, electronic trading resource, and technology provider, as well as to the multi-asset Global Execution Services network.

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Our capabilities

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Execution Services

Full service algorithmic and high-touch 
trading capabilities

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Liquidity & Crossing

Venues and tools to source and aggregate high quality liquidity

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Instinet Technology Solutions

Desktop, outsourced, and custom enterprise trading technology

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Our commitment to human connection and purposeful innovation extends to the impact we have beyond the trading floor. Integral to our approach is a promise to act and lead responsibly in regard to the environment, diversity and inclusiveness in our workforce, and the ethical governance of our business.

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Locations

Americas

[H4] New York

Instinet, LLCWorldwide Plaza309 West 49th StreetNew York, NY 10019P: +1 212 310 9500

[H4] Boston

Instinet, LLCOne Federal Street, Suite 3603Boston, MA 02110P: +1 212 310 4167

[H4] Denver

Instinet, LLC5555 DTC Parkway Suite 350Greenwood Village, CO 80111P: +1 212 310 9500

[H4] Los Angeles

Instinet, LLC2121 Rosencrans Avenue, Suite 3300El Segundo, CA 90245P: +1 866 446 7846

[H4] Rye Brook

Instinet, LLCKingsbrook5 International DriveRye Brook, NY 10573P: +1 212 310 9505

[H4] Saint Louis

Instinet, LLC600 Emerson Road, Suite 201Creve Coeur, MO 60134P: +1 800 324 9595

[H4] Toronto

Instinet Canada Limited121 King Street West, Suite 1770Toronto, ON M5H 3X7CanadaP: +1 416 368 2211

EMEA

[H4] Frankfurt

Instinet Germany GmbHRathenauplatz 1Frankfurt am Main, Germany 60313P: +49 69 24432 9700

[H4] London

Instinet Europe Limited1 Angel LaneLondon, EC4R 3ABUnited KingdomP:+44 (0)20 7154 8400

[H4] Paris

Instinet Germany GmbH (Paris Branch)Succursale de Paris 7Place d'IénaParis, France 75116P:+33 1 73 03 8700

APAC

[H4] Hong Kong

Instinet Pacific Ltd.31F, 2 International Finance Center8 Finance StreetCentral, Hong KongP: +852 2585 0600

[H4] Singapore

Instinet Singapore Services Pte Ltd.10 Marina Boulevard #36-02Marina Bay Financial Centre,Tower 2Singapore 018983P: +65 6854 3400

[H4] Sydney

Instinet Australia Pty LimitedLevel 41, Governor Phillip Tower1 Farrer PlaceSydney, NSW 2000AustraliaP: +61 2 8028 3022

Leadership

Richard Parsons
Chief Executive Officer

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Richard Parsons is the CEO of Instinet Incorporated, responsible for managing the agency-model brokerage firm's overall operations, across the globe. He also serves as the CEO of Instinet Europe, a role he has held since 2016. Additionally, Richard is Co-Head of Global Execution Services, working closely with Nomura, to drive collaboration across both firm’s Execution products and offerings.Mr. Parsons joined Instinet in 2002 as a US Equity Sales Trader and has taken on an evolving succession of senior execution leadership roles since then, including Head of International Trading and Head of European Coverage, before becoming the firm’s European CEO. In 2021, he became global Chief Operating Officer of Instinet Incorporated, and was named Chief Executive Officer in December 2022. Prior to joining Instinet, Richard spent nine years on the Buyside - starting his career at Gartmore Investment Management.

Eugene Chiulli
Chief Financial Officer

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Eugene Chiulli is the Chief Financial Officer of Instinet Incorporated, with responsibility for global finance. He also serves as Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of Nomura Holding America and its major subsidiaries. He joined Nomura in 2019. Mr. Chiulli has extensive financial services industry experience, spending over 25 years covering products in the Retail Banking, Asset Management, Wealth Management, and Capital Market sectors.Prior to joining Nomura, he spent eight years at RBC Capital Markets LLC, the broker-dealer subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada in the US. Eugene was the US Controller for RBC and the CFO for its largest entity, RBC Capital Markets, and the RBC Asset Manager "GAM.” Prior to RBC, he worked at JP Morgan and Bear Stearns.Eugene graduated from Fordham University with a BS in Accounting and is a Certified Public Accountant. He is also an active member of SIFMA and is a frequent speaker at industry events. He is also former Treasurer

Faron Webb
General Counsel

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Faron Webb is General Counsel of Instinet Incorporated and the global head of Instinet's legal and compliance functions. Mr. Webb helped lead Nomura's acquisition of Instinet in February 2007 and was appointed General Counsel in April 2008. Prior to joining Nomura, Mr. Webb served as Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer of Société Générale and Cowen & Co., as the head of US Equity Compliance for J.P. Morgan, and as a senior attorney and regulatory advisor for PaineWebber. He also previously worked as senior counsel for the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and engaged in the private practice of law. Mr. Webb is a graduate of Eastern New Mexico University and Texas Tech University and is a certified public accountant.

Liquidity & Crossing
BlockMatch UK

Instinet’s BlockMatch UK is a Multilateral Trading Facility (“MTF”), operated by Instinet Europe Limited, which is authorized and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority, pursuant to the UK Regulation on Markets in Financial Instruments (600/2014) and the UK Directive on Markets in Financial Instruments.BlockMatch UK offers access to dark and displayed liquidity across UK, Swiss, and European equities. Additionally, BlockMatch UK offers IOI functionality which allows users to advertise and interact with conditional orders on the MTF.

[H2] Benefits

Manage market impact.

Dark non-display functionality with the ability to apply minimum quantity can help reduce information leakage.

Access diverse natural liquidity.

Cross against natural liquidity from a wide spectrum of buy and sell side counterparties, and access liquidity opportunities from Instinet’s diverse and deep base of institutional agency clients.

Integrate seamlessly into your workflow.

Access BlockMatch via Instinet’s suite of products, including algorithmic trading strategies, Newport® EMS, FIX, or as a destination from other members.

Manage opportunity cost.

Instead of resting large orders in one venue, use conditional orders so that available trading opportunities are discovered as the parent order is being worked.

Take advantage of size priority.

BlockMatch uses different matching priorities across jurisdictions, which means large-sized orders can receive better queue positions.

[H2] Features

[H3] Dark Book

[H4] Dark Functionality

BlockMatch UK offers a reference price system at the Midpoint within the current bid and offer prices of the Market of Reference.

[H4] Anonymity

Participants benefit from Reference Price Waiver (RPW) and Large in Scale (LIS) pre-trade transparency waivers with qualifying Orders therefore not made public.

[H3] Select Book

[H4] Control Signaling Risks

The Select Book is a hybrid trading system offering bilateral trading where participants can choose counterparties or user groups with whom they wish to trade.

[H4] Automation Capability

Users can elect to automate the trading via auto acceptance where quotes satisfy all specified criteria such as limit price and minimum quantity instructions.

[H3] Negotiated Trades

[H4] Negotiated trade functionality

The Negotiated Trade System allows the submission of bilaterally negotiated transactions to be executed on BlockMatch UK.

[H4] Anonymity

Users benefit from Large in Scale (LIS) and Negotiated Trade Waivers for Benchmark, Clearing and Settlement trades.

[H2] Technical Updates

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[H2] Legal & Regulatory

BlockMatch UK Rulebook (pdf)

BlockMatch UK Fee Schedule (pdf)

BlockMatch UK Member Agreement (pdf)

BlockMatch UK Participant Manual (pdf)

BlockMatch UK Market Maker Program (pdf)

Terms and Conditions

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