Tower Research Capital
Tower Research Capital, founded in 1998, specializes in quantitative trading and investment strategies, operating globally with a focus on advanced electronic trading platforms and early-stage startup investments through Tower Research Ventures.
Company Overview
Tower Research Capital, founded in 1998, is a global entity specializing in quantitative trading and investment strategies. The company operates in multiple international locations, including New York, Chicago, Charleston, Montreal, London, Amsterdam, Gurgaon, GIFT City, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. Tower Research Capital has developed some of the fastest, most advanced electronic trading platforms worldwide.
Services and Investment Strategies
Tower Research Capital focuses on deploying a range of automated and quantitative trading strategies across diverse asset classes in global markets, 24/7. It has established Tower Research Ventures to invest at the earliest stages of a startup's development, including pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds. Investments are made from the firm's balance sheet, and the venture arm has a broad mandate.
Technological Expertise
With a core engineering team dedicated to the architecture, implementation, and optimization of trading platforms, Tower Research Capital's technology infrastructure is among the most sophisticated in the industry. The firm’s electronic trading platforms are known for their speed and efficiency, which is crucial for the deployment and execution of its quantitative strategies.
Operational Practices
Tower Research Capital adheres to specific principles in its foreign exchange market activities, aligning with the FX Global Code. The firm engages in Last Look practices and Pre-Hedging upon receiving a Request for Execution (RFE). It does not apply mark-ups to its prices, offering only a bid-offer spread. All counterparty orders handled by Tower Research Capital are either fully filled or fully rejected, avoiding partial fills.
Global Presence
Tower Research Capital maintains a strong global presence with offices in key financial hubs, including New York, Chicago, Charleston, Montreal, London, Amsterdam, Gurgaon, GIFT City, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. This extensive global network allows the company to effectively deploy its trading strategies in a variety of markets around the clock.