EMpower in the News

In his piece for Professional Wealth Management on 'Buying the Dip in Global Philanthropy for Long-Term Returns,' Adam Heuman emphasises the need for patient capital and strategic philanthropy to create lasting impact in emerging markets.

MarketAxess, the world’s leading trading platform for emerging markets debt and EMpower partner, also turns 25 this year. In celebration of our dual anniversaries, The DESK spoke with Cynthia Steele and Toby West, Chief Marketing Officer at MarketAxess, about the crucial partnership between financial services and philanthropy.

In her recent feature in the 2024 Women in Finance Awards publication by Markets Media, Rekha shared insights on her journey, resilience, and future aspirations. She also reflected on the importance of giving back and the impactful work she is doing with EMpower to uplift young women and youth in need.

New York, NY, December 10, 2024—EMpower—The Emerging Markets Foundation, a global non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering marginalised young people in developing countries, today announced a $500,000 grant from the Ares Charitable Foundation (the “Ares Foundation”).

Aleem Jivraj, COO of Global Markets at Nomura and Co-Chair of EMpower’s Asia Board, explores the transformative impact of collective giving in his new blog, featured on AVPN.

Caitlin Mitchell, our Senior Manager, Impact & Partnerships at EMpower, has co-authored an article in Alliance magazine with Aminita Kamara and Jody Myrum: "Enabling girls to step into their power: Four lessons for funders."