Virtu Financial, a leading technology-enabled market maker and liquidity provider to the global financial markets, completed the acquisition of KCG Holdings, an American global financial services firm, for $1.4bn. “The leadership of both firms have worked tirelessly to develop a seamless integration plan to apply Virtu’s leading edge technology, risk management and rigorous cost discipline to KCG’s tremendous client franchises. We are excited to combine two exceptionally talented workforces to execute and deliver on this plan,” said Douglas Cifu, Virtu Financial Chief Executive Officer.