MIAX has deep rooted experience in developing, operating and trading on exchanges. Over the past decade, MIAX has grown from a single options exchange to a global trading company that provides access to U.S. and international capital markets.
This year, MIAX is deepening their connection to the Autism Science Foundation as a gold sponsor of Rides FAR (For Autism Research), an annual charity cycling and walking event that brings together many of the most prominent firms on Wall Street and beyond.
Team MIAX is a collective of our dedicated employees, their families, and friends from across all of their offices and departments, Andy Nybo, Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer at MIAX Exchange Group, said.
“Participating in events like Rides FAR gives us a chance to unite around a shared cause, strengthen team bonds, and engage with others in the industry,” he told Traders Magazine.
MIAX has proudly supported Rides FAR and the Autism Science Foundation for the past six years. Nybo said that Autism research is a cause that resonates deeply with many of MIAX employees.
“We believe in the importance of contributing to industry-wide efforts that make a difference,” he said.
“Our support includes financial contributions, active participation in events, and encouraging our employees to get involved,” he added.
This year’s Rides FAR is set to take place on Saturday, September 28 in Chicago, IL and Columbia, MD, as well as on Saturday, October 5 in Toronto, ON and White Plains, NY.
“While we have some riders participating in the White Plains race, we understand that not all of our employees can attend in person due to geographical distance,” Nybo said.
He said that to ensure broader participation, MIAX is hosting virtual rides in Miami, Princeton, and Minneapolis, allowing their team to engage and support the cause from multiple locations.
“We hope that others within the industry will join us at these satellite locations if they can’t make it to an official site,” Nybo stressed.
Nybo said that they drive awareness by rallying their employees with internal communications, encouraging them to sign up and take part.
“To broaden our reach, we leverage our social media platforms to promote our involvement and invite others outside of MIAX to join our satellite ride locations,” he noted.
Nybo added that at MIAX, many of their employees have personal experiences with autism, either through family members or close friends and “the cause is one that is meaningful to the team on a personal level”.
In addition to their participation in Rides FAR and their support of the Autism Science Foundation, MIAX is committed to supporting autism awareness through other company initiatives and are actively working on creating programs and resources that further contribute to this important cause.
