Cantor Fitzgerald

Cantor Fitzgerald is a global financial services firm and securities brokerage and investment bank founded in 1945. The firm's technical work centres on computer-based bond trading, financial technology development and advanced trading technology - areas it traces to its pioneering work in electronic bond trading, which expanded market access across fixed income markets. Engineering and quantitative teams support trading and distribution infrastructure spanning fixed income and equity capital markets.

The firm's business lines comprise fixed income trading and distribution, equity capital markets, investment banking, prime services, asset management and commercial real estate finance. These serve institutional investors and corporations, and are supported by one of the broadest distribution networks in the industry, with over 30 offices worldwide.

Cantor Fitzgerald describes its culture as entrepreneurial, with an emphasis on innovation, client-centred product development and enduring institutional relationships. The firm places particular weight on resilience: 658 employees died in the September 11th 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, and the firm and its partners pledged $180m to their families - 25% of profits over five years and ten years of healthcare coverage.