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EC Markets Global Ltd Hosts Celebrity Charity Golf Day at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club to Support Community Impact Initiatives

Dec 15, 2025 2:57 PM

Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, a landmark iconic enough to feature on the UAE 20-dirham note, set the stage for the EC Markets Global Ltd Celebrity Charity Golf Day, on Wednesday December 10th. The event brought together senior leadership and sporting figures for a day dedicated to supporting youth and community programmes, with the LFC Foundation positioned as a key charitable beneficiary.

The Championship Course, at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club known for its history of world-class tournaments, provided an ideal setting as EC Markets Global Ltd welcomed CEO Matt Smith, UK Managing Director Adam Saward, World Snooker No.1 Judd Trump, and former Liverpool FC midfielder Jason McAteer for an 18-hole Stableford round.

The event formed part of the company’s ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility, using sport as a platform to drive real, measurable community impact.

The event’s £10,000 charity prize fund was distributed across three winners. Jason McAteer took first place, donating £5,000 to the LFC Foundation, followed by Adam Saward, who also contributed his £2,500 second-place prize to the Foundation. Judd Trump placed third, directing his prize to the UK charity, Teenage Cancer Trust.

These contributions reflect a shared commitment among participants to support organisations whose work provides vital opportunities, care and development resources for young people.

For several participants, supporting the LFC Foundation was a clear priority. The LFC Foundation is widely regarded as one of the leading community organisations in global sport, delivering outcome-driven programmes across education, health and employability. Last season alone, the Foundation supported more than 145,000 people, both in the Liverpool City Region and internationally, reinforcing the scale and reach of its work in helping young people build better futures. Its mission aligns with EC Markets Global Ltd’ commitment to backing projects that create measurable and lasting social impact.

Speaking at the event, EC Markets CEO Matt Smith said:  The Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club was a fitting stage for an event built on purpose. Bringing together colleagues, partners and sporting figures allowed us to support organisations that create genuine opportunities for young people. The impact delivered by the LFC Foundation and similar programmes is significant, and we’re proud to contribute to that work. This event reflects what matters most to us: using our platform to give back in a meaningful and consistent way.

EC Markets Managing Director Adam Saward added: The Celebrity Charity Golf Day was a tremendous success, but the real victory is the impact we can make together. Our commitment extends beyond the financial markets; it is rooted in supporting the communities where we operate. Partnering with the LFC Foundation, an organisation that shares our values of expanding access and encouraging growth, allows us to directly contribute to life-changing programmes for young people. This event is a clear reflection of our dedication to delivering lasting, positive results.

The Charity Golf Day underscores EC Markets Global Ltd ongoing commitment to CSR and highlights the role that sport can play in strengthening communities. The company will continue to support initiatives that expand access, create opportunity and deliver long-term value to those who need it most.


About EC Markets

EC Markets is a globally recognised and multi-regulated online trading broker with over a decade of experience in financial markets. With its headquarters in London, UK, and offices in Australia, New Zealand, Dubai, Seychelles, Mauritius and South Africa, the company offers a secure, transparent, and innovative trading environment for a wide range of financial instruments, including forex, commodities, indices, and equities.   

Regulated by seven global authorities, including the FCA, FSC, SCA, FCSA, ASIC, FMA and FSA, EC Markets is committed to empowering traders with a trusted environment and the tools, technology, and support they need to succeed. With a presence in over 20 countries, EC Markets provides an institutional-grade trading experience, characterised by a commitment to client satisfaction.   

About Liverpool Football Club 

Founded in 1892, Liverpool FC is one of the world’s most historic and famous football clubs, having won 20 League Titles, including the Premier League, eight FA Cups, 10 League Cups, six European Cups, three UEFA Cups, four European Super Cups, 16 Charity Shields, two Women’s Super League titles and one Women’s Championship.  

As a socially responsible Club, Liverpool FC is proud of the work it does via the award-winning The Red Way, its ongoing commitment to creating a better future for its people, its planet and its communities. This includes efforts to improve club-wide sustainability, enhance Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all areas, and create life-changing opportunities for children and young people in Merseyside and beyond thanks to its official charity, LFC Foundation.  

About LFC Foundation 

Its work centres on three core pillars,  improving health, championing education and enhancing employability opportunities, to help people of all ages build stronger futures. Through targeted programmes and strategic partnerships, the LFC Foundation delivers measurable impact each year, supporting communities locally and internationally.

The LFC Foundation is the official charity of Liverpool Football Club, building on more than two decades of community-focused work across the Liverpool City Region and beyond. The Foundation is dedicated to creating sustainable, long-term change for individuals and families in areas of high need, with a mission to tackle social inequalities and support those most at risk of being left behind.