The Securities Finance Charity Ball returns on 9 May 2024 at the Guildhall in London, where it will shine a spotlight on philanthropy within the sector.
The annual event was created in 2019 to harness the collective strength of the securities finance market for charitable causes. It aims to foster a sense of unity and purpose among industry professionals.
According to the event’s committee members, the charity ball was born out of a recognition of the potential for the securities finance industry to make a significant impact on society.
“As professionals who manage substantial assets and influence,” the committee says, “the leaders within this sector realised their unique position to contribute meaningfully to philanthropic efforts.”
The ball brings together industry stakeholders, including firms, clients and service providers, in a formal, celebratory setting that encourages generous giving.
Its purpose is threefold. First, it provides fundraising for causes — the event supports selected charities that work on pressing social issues, ranging from health and education to poverty alleviation and disaster relief.
Second, the event promotes community building by providing an opportunity for industry professionals within the securities finance sector to network in a non-competitive, philanthropic environment.
Third, the charity ball improves the public image of this sector by encouraging participants to support charitable causes. It demonstrates a commitment to corporate social responsibility, going beyond profit-making to make a positive difference in the community, says the event committee.
Speaking to Securities Finance Times, committee member Grant Davies says: “The impact of the Securities Finance Charity Ball extends beyond the night of the event.
“The funds raised each year have contributed to numerous success stories, from building schools and funding scholarships to supporting health care projects that save lives. The event also inspires individual and corporate participants to commit to year-round initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous support for charitable endeavours.”
For more information, please visit the event website.
