October 24, 2025

From trading scenes to Amazonian rainforest conservation, the online brokerage commits to an environmental cause Amazon Rainforest EBC Financial Group merges trading with conservation in their new campaign, linking every client trade to protecting the Amazon rainforest. MANAUS, Brazil, Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EBC Financial Group today launched its “Protect the Amazon with Every Trade” programme, the first by an online brokerage to create environmental impact via client trading activity in Latin America. The effort underscores the growing convergence of financial markets and environmental stewardship, as traders and investors increasingly weigh climate risk and ESG (environmental, social, governance) metrics in their decision-making. For each eligible trade in Latin America, EBC will donate on the client’s behalf to vetted conservation partners at no additional cost to clients, linking routine market participation to measurable conservation outcomes. “By introducing this programme, we provide our clients the opportunity to help preserve one of the world’s most important rainforests in the fight against climate change. Reflecting COP29’s push to scale climate finance to around US$1.3 trillion annually by 2035 and unlock private investment through smarter risk-sharing, we’re making it simple for every trade to contribute to Amazon protection. This is the first time an online brokerage has linked day-to-day trading activities with protecting tropical ecosystems at such a scale,” said David Barrett, CEO of EBC Financial Group (UK) Ltd. Responding to Demographic Shift Towards Environmental Values The initiative addresses evolving market demographics where 30% of Gen Z investors began trading during college or early adulthood. Gen Z, as well as millennials, are increasingly exploring financial service providers that align with their environmental and social values. “We wanted to create a simple way for our clients in Latin America to be part of the Amazonian conservation efforts,” added Barrett. “This campaign allows traders to

The John Langdon Down Foundation wins F1® Allwyn Global Community Award Prof. Sylvia Garcia Escamilla, president of The John Langdon Down Foundation, wins the F1® Allwyn Global Community Award at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez ahead of the Mexico Grand Prix. Mexico City-based initiative receives a €100,000 donation from Allwyn to support its mission to unlock the full potential of children with Down Syndrome MEXICO CITY, Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Allwyn, the multi-national lottery-led entertainment company, and Formula 1 have announced The John Langdon Down Foundation as the winner of the F1® Allwyn Global Community Award in Mexico and the recipient of €100,000 (equivalent to over Mex$2.1m). The donation, courtesy of Allwyn, will be used to further the foundation’s positive work in the local community through its integrated care and education programme, which supports children with Down Syndrome as well as their families. Prof. Sylvia Garcia Escamilla, president of The John Langdon Down Foundation, wins the F1® Allwyn Global Community Award at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez ahead of the Mexico Grand Prix. Headquartered in Mexico City – home of the FORMULA 1® GRAND PREMIO DE LA CUIDAD DE MEXICO 2025 – 24 – 26 October 2025 – The John Langdon Down Foundation is a pioneering institution dedicated to promoting the human rights, dignity, and potential of people with Down Syndrome of all ages. The foundation recognises that children with Down Syndrome in Mexico are not always set up for success – educational, health and developmental needs are typically addressed in isolation, which can hinder their opportunities to learn and be independent. The foundation’s winning initiative aims to address this gap with its donation from Allwyn. In the next 12 months it will support 89 children aged 6-18 with Down Syndrome to unlock their potential and empower an estimated 445 family members