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We come across hundreds of interesting people and firms in the different projects that we undertake in the C3 space and we thought others would be as fascinated as we are with them. This podcast introduces us to business leaders, entrepreneurs, and businesses around the globe who have special interest in commission management (aka CSAs and soft dollars), broker/producer compensation, research services, and compliance. Each person is unique in their background and offers their advice on getting started and how their business operates and grows. We hope you enjoy it! Castine LLC is a solutions provider to C3 space (Commission Management, Compensation, and Compliance). We have offices in the United States, Argentina, and England. Our solutions are cloud-based and are used by institutional and retail brokers, investment managers, research providers, and hedge funds worldwide.

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Jack Pollina - Head of Commission Management for Virtu on FCA's final report on rebundling/CSAs

August 21, 2024 • Castine LLC

In this conversation we meet Jack Pollina, the Head of Commission Management, Client Relationship Management, and Sales for Virtu Financial.

Jack has been involved in commission management since his fortuitous job at Hoenig & Co. Working in CSAs has been the hallmark of Jack's career - other than running a bagel store - and he leverages that knowledge with his team and clients to help them navigate the complexities of 28(e) and similar regulations worldwide.

Our conversation covers Jack's experience at Hoenig, Shearson Lehman, ITG, and now at Virtu; all leading to his being a true expert in the field. Jack has spent a lot of time in discussions with the SEC, the FCA, and other groups to advocate for the best treatment for his clients and their asset owners.

With the recent release of the final PS24/7 report from the FCA, there's a lot to consider, whether one is a UK-based asset manager, a global one, or a broker supporting clients as they learn about how to get into, or back into, CSAs in the UK. This conversation is with Robin Hodgkins, Castine's President.

For more information on Virtu, please visit Virtu.com.

For more information on Castine LLC, including our commission management, compensation, and compliance solutions for investment managers and retail and institutional brokers, please visit CastineLLC.com