TORONTO, April 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ITG (NYSE:ITG), a leading independent execution and research broker, today announced that it has been ranked among the Best Places to Work in Canada. ITG was recognized by the Great Place to Work(®) Institute, chosen as one of the most desirable companies across all sectors, public, private and non-profit, among medium-sized firms (those with between 50 and 999 employees). Great Place to Work's annual research is based on data representing more than 6,000 organizations and 10 million employees in 50 countries.

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"ITG is proud to be recognized as one of the nation's best places to work," said ITG Canada Chief Executive Officer Nick Thadaney. "This accolade is a testimony to the dedication and camaraderie of our team and the culture of trust and excellence that they have built."

Also commenting on the award, ITG Chief Executive Officer and President, Bob Gasser, said "On behalf of our entire firm, I congratulate our colleagues in Canada for this notable achievement. They have fostered a work environment that not only delivers world-class products and services to our clients, but is also a positive force in our employees' lives."

ITG's nearly 1100 employees worldwide provide electronic brokerage, platforms, analytics and research services to institutional clients in 17 offices across 10 countries, including offices in Toronto and Calgary. For more information about ITG in Canada, visit http://www.itg.com/our-locations/canada/.

About ITG

ITG is an independent execution and research distribution broker that partners with global portfolio managers and traders to provide unique data-driven insights throughout the investment process. From investment decision through settlement, ITG helps clients understand market trends, improve performance, mitigate risk and navigate increasingly complex markets. ITG is headquartered in New York with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit www.itg.com.

ITG Media/Investor Contact:

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