Founded in 1969 as the "original fintech," Instinet is a leading global agency-model broker and the independent equity execution arm of the Nomura Group. A pioneer in electronic trading, the firm provides institutional investors with a sophisticated ecosystem of award-winning trading technology, high-performance algorithms, and access to deep liquidity across more than 65 global markets. By operating without the conflicts of principal trading, Instinet maintains an "absolute alignment" with its clients, delivering integrated solutions that span the entire investment lifecycle—from advanced pre-trade analytics and commission management to world-class execution and independent research.