LMAX Group
“We are pleased to announce LMAX Group as one of our 28 for 28 partners. The new partnership supports our goal of transforming wheelchair rugby on the road to the L.A 2028 Paralympics. We look forward to working with LMAX Group to support its goals drive positive social impact, improve accessibility and create a legacy for all.” – Jason Brisbane CEO.
We caught up with Aidan Alberico, Senior Corporate Responsibility Partner at LMAX Group to understand why they chose to partner with GBWR and what they hope to achieve…
What does your organisation do?
“LMAX Group is a global financial technology company and the leading independent operator of multiple institutional execution venues for FX and digital assets trading. The Group builds and runs its own high performance, ultra-low latency exchange infrastructure, which includes matching engines in London, New York, Tokyo and Singapore.”
Why did you choose to become one of our 28 for 28 partners?
“It is our duty as members of society to support and drive positive social impact. By doing so, we hope to address some of the most pressing sustainability, diversity, equity and inclusion challenges.
“As an organisation, we are focused on our mission of building fairer markets. We continually work towards this mission and in line with our values recognise that sustainability, inclusion and diversity in all forms make us stronger as a team and as a business. We are actively investing in positively impacting both people and planet and do this by establishing independent internal functions and forging external partnerships, like 28 for 28, to help us address societal and environmental challenges, improve accessibility and create a legacy for all.”
What do you hope to achieve from partnering with GBWR?
“We hope to work alongside Great British Wheelchair Rugby (GBWR) in leading, promoting and growing the vibrant and inclusive wheelchair rugby communities. Partnering with GBWR, a world-class sporting organisation, to support its vision to set the standard in participation, elite performance and promotion in disability support.”
What do you love about wheelchair rugby?
“The energy, intensity and excitement of the game. Wheelchair rugby is an action-packed game involving speed, full chair contact, hard hits, skills and physical determination, making it thrilling to watch as well as to play. It is also one of the few sports where both men and women can compete on the same team. It’s quite an exhilarating experience for all!”
You can get involved in all the action by following @gbwheelchairrugby on all social media platforms and watch the team live at the Paralympics on Channel 4. GB will go into the games as defending champions with their opening game on the 29th August at 10.30am BST.
For more information on LMAX Group please visit: LMAX
