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Empowering Economic Opportunity
The <a href="/events/economic-opportunity-summit">Economic Opportunity Summit</a> brought together bold voices at the intersection of tech, money, access, and storytelling. From creators to investors, we explored how purposeful growth can unlock prosperity for all.
Article: Reflections from the Summit
This year’s Economic Opportunity Summit reflected our shared commitment to building a more equitable financial future, one where opportunity is scaled, communities are strengthened, and progress reaches more people, in more places.
Read the ArticleArticle: Nasdaq’s Economic Opportunity Summit
On October 6, Nasdaq convened its Economic Opportunity Summit, designed to bring together innovators, policy experts, and business leaders under one roof to talk about what economic prosperity really looks like in 2025 and beyond.
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Nasdaq's 2024 Impact Snapshot
In 2024, Nasdaq invested 6.8M in resources and initiatives designed to empower communities globally.
Download Nasdaq's 2024 Impact Snapshot2024 Nasdaq Foundation Report
Over the past year, the Nasdaq Foundation has continued to make progress towards our mission of reimagining investor engagement and equipping communities with the financial knowledge needed to share in the wealth that markets create.
Download Nasdaq Foundation's 2024 Report2024 Impact Snapshot
Surabhi Foundation Trust
Earlier this year, Nasdaq sponsored school uniforms and stationaries for 300 deserving students in partnership with the Surabhi Foundation Trust. The Surabhi Foundation Trust is dedicated to addressing the needs of and uplifting marginalized and often overlooked communities. Their efforts are focused on providing holistic growth and support to children, including quality education, good health, and hygiene practices, with a particular emphasis on achieving social inclusion.
Around 20 Nasdaq Bangalore volunteers worked with the students to help with social development and promote positive values. During employees' visit volunteers distributed kits to each student. One kit includes two pairs of shoes, uniforms, and necessary materials for an academic year.
Venture Equity Project
The Project:The Venture Equity Project identifies opportunities for ecosystem builders, policymakers, investors, and educators, by offering insights for those committed to advancing equity in entrepreneurship. Now in its third year, the Venture Equity Project is focused on the role of the U.S. states in fostering equity within the venture ecosystem.
"Nasdaq's support was instrumental in helping us deliver this report to the audiences who can drive real change. Together, we are advancing equity to power innovation for all."
-Nicola Corzine, CEO and Founding Executive Director
Danish Shareholders Association
Nasdaq European Markets has an ongoing program that promotes financial literacy, investor protection, financial inclusion and retail activation. This program partners with organizations dedicated to equipping retail investors of all ages and backgrounds with the knowledge and skills to manage their finances effectively.
Nasdaq Copenhagen has since partnered with the Danish Shareholders Association (DAF), an organization that is striving to promote shareholding among private investors and to become an active policy-maker and lobbyist regarding stock market questions.
In 2024, they expanded their efforts to ensure that at least 25% of all Danish high school students receive education on financial ownership and investing. They hosted various activities, including mini-guides for investing, educational videos and podcasts, and live investor events. By reaching this goal, they aim to empower individuals regardless of their background, stimulate job and economic growth, and empower economic opportunity.
Global Financial Crime Report
The Nasdaq Verafin 2024 Global Financial Crime Report examines the state of financial crime, its deep human impact, and how it threatens the integrity of global financial system.
This report brings together expert research and data, industry perspectives, and the voices of survivors, providing a unique view into the scope and impact of financial crime – and the scale of coordination needed to address it.
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The Investment Quest
The Nasdaq Foundation is partnering with Million Stories, a digital media channel founded by the Singleton Foundation for Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship, on The Investment Quest—a five-part short-form video series that builds on key insights from the <a href="/new-investor-initiative">Transforming Investor Identity Report</a>.
Credit: Produced in partnership with Singleton Foundation's Million Stories
Jailan Griffiths on Wharton Business Daily
Jailan Griffiths, VP and Global Head of Purpose at Nasdaq, joined Wharton Business Daily to discuss Women’s History Month and what it means to her both personally and professionally.