NEW YORK, July 22, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ITG (NYSE:ITG), a leading independent execution and research broker, today confirmed that it has received a shareholder letter from Philadelphia Financial of San Francisco.

ITG welcomes constructive input from investors and is committed to creating lasting value for all of its shareholders. ITG management will provide an update on financial results and business outlook during the Second Quarter 2014 earnings call on July 31st.

About ITG

ITG is an independent execution and research 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.

CONTACT: ITG Media/Investor Contact:

         J.T. Farley
         (212) 444-6259
         corpcomm@itg.com