Our sponsor: XTX Markets

XTX Markets is a leading algorithmic trading firm which seeks to automate all aspects of their business. Their mission is to be the leading financial technology firm for fair and efficient markets. The firms partner with institutional clients, counterparties and trading venues globally to deliver liquidity in the Equity, FX, Fixed Income, and Commodity markets.

Since 2020, XTX Markets has donated over £100 million to charities and good causes, establishing the firm as a major donor in the UK and globally. This includes an on-going philanthropy programme, plus a series of fast grants during times of crisis, such as the Covid pandemic and the Ukraine War. Their donation of £10mn in March 2020 was the first funding received by NHS Charities Together. One of the firm’s priorities is maths and science education. XTX Markets aims to support more students to progress to degrees, PhDs and highly-skilled careers, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Since 2021, XTX Markets has proudly sponsored Chess-Fest, CSC’s annual celebration of the game of chess that culminates in the charity taking over Trafalgar Square for a day of fun, free, family-friendly activities. In 2024, ChessFest welcomed over 23,000 visitors.