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Public backs charity access to AI, research by the Charities Aid Foundation finds

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Monday, January 29, 2024

LONDON, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- People around the world recognise the benefits that Artificial Intelligence can bring to further charitable causes, according to new research from the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). Indeed, most people (70%) believe that efforts should be made to help charities of different sizes and resources to access AI.

Key Points: 
  • Indeed, most people (70%) believe that efforts should be made to help charities of different sizes and resources to access AI.
  • With the pros and cons of AI never far from the headlines, the research sought to understand views about the opportunities and risks to charities of using AI.
  • Although the research found some have their reservations, people are generally supportive about charities using AI.
  • Neil Heslop OBE, Chief Executive of the Charities Aid Foundation said:
    "AI must not be the privilege of the few.

Public backs charity access to AI, research by the Charities Aid Foundation finds

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 29, 2024

LONDON, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- People around the world recognise the benefits that Artificial Intelligence can bring to further charitable causes, according to new research from the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). Indeed, most people (70%) believe that efforts should be made to help charities of different sizes and resources to access AI.

Key Points: 
  • Indeed, most people (70%) believe that efforts should be made to help charities of different sizes and resources to access AI.
  • With the pros and cons of AI never far from the headlines, the research sought to understand views about the opportunities and risks to charities of using AI.
  • Although the research found some have their reservations, people are generally supportive about charities using AI.
  • Neil Heslop OBE, Chief Executive of the Charities Aid Foundation said:
    "AI must not be the privilege of the few.

Indonesia retains top place in World Giving Index with Ukraine climbing to second most generous country

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

For the sixth year in a row, the world's most generous country is Indonesia.

Key Points: 
  • For the sixth year in a row, the world's most generous country is Indonesia.
  • The second most generous country is Ukraine, which is also the Index's biggest riser, increasing its score after ranking tenth last year.
  • The CAF World Giving Index is one of the biggest surveys on giving ever produced, with millions of people interviewed around the world since 2009.
  • Neil Heslop OBE, Chief Executive of the Charities Aid Foundation, said:
    " The CAF World Giving Index gives us reasons for hopeful optimism at a time of great instability.

Indonesia retains top place in World Giving Index with Ukraine climbing to second most generous country

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 9, 2023

For the sixth year in a row, the world's most generous country is Indonesia.

Key Points: 
  • For the sixth year in a row, the world's most generous country is Indonesia.
  • The second most generous country is Ukraine, which is also the Index's biggest riser, increasing its score after ranking tenth last year.
  • The CAF World Giving Index is one of the biggest surveys on giving ever produced, with millions of people interviewed around the world since 2009.
  • Neil Heslop OBE, Chief Executive of the Charities Aid Foundation, said:
    " The CAF World Giving Index gives us reasons for hopeful optimism at a time of great instability.

BMO Announces Retirement of Dan Barclay, Names Alan Tannenbaum CEO, BMO Capital Markets

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

TORONTO and NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - BMO Financial Group (TSX:BMO) (NYSE:BMO) today announced the upcoming retirement of its Chief Executive Officer & Group Head, Capital Markets, Dan Barclay, and the appointment of Alan Tannenbaum into the role.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO and NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - BMO Financial Group (TSX:BMO) (NYSE:BMO) today announced the upcoming retirement of its Chief Executive Officer & Group Head, Capital Markets, Dan Barclay, and the appointment of Alan Tannenbaum into the role.
  • Mr. Tannenbaum will lead BMO Capital Markets and provide strategic direction on global markets and investment and corporate banking customer segments.
  • In addition to his most recent contributions to BMO's investment and corporate banking business, Alan has significant experience serving clients in global markets roles.
  • Alan is well-positioned to capture new growth opportunities for BMO Capital Markets and enable the growth aspirations of our clients across the bank."

BMO Announces Retirement of Dan Barclay, Names Alan Tannenbaum CEO, BMO Capital Markets

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

TORONTO and NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BMO Financial Group (TSX:BMO) (NYSE:BMO) today announced the upcoming retirement of its Chief Executive Officer & Group Head, Capital Markets, Dan Barclay, and the appointment of Alan Tannenbaum into the role.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO and NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BMO Financial Group (TSX:BMO) (NYSE:BMO) today announced the upcoming retirement of its Chief Executive Officer & Group Head, Capital Markets, Dan Barclay, and the appointment of Alan Tannenbaum into the role.
  • Mr. Tannenbaum will lead BMO Capital Markets and provide strategic direction on global markets and investment and corporate banking customer segments.
  • In addition to his most recent contributions to BMO's investment and corporate banking business, Alan has significant experience serving clients in global markets roles.
  • Alan is well-positioned to capture new growth opportunities for BMO Capital Markets and enable the growth aspirations of our clients across the bank."

People in the UK are volunteering less – it's not surprising and could get worse

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Friday, August 4, 2023

The number of people taking part in volunteering in the UK is decreasing.

Key Points: 
  • The number of people taking part in volunteering in the UK is decreasing.
  • The social restrictions imposed as a result of COVID-19 do explain some of this decline.
  • Of course, we went out less, and some regular volunteering was cancelled.

Steady decline

    • Between 2001 and 2013 the number of people taking part in volunteering each year in England remained fairly consistent – maybe even increasing slightly.
    • Around 40% of people said they volunteered at least once a year and around 28% volunteered at least once a month.
    • The latest government survey found that only 16% of people in England took part in formal volunteering once a month in 2021-22.
    • Similarly, a report by the Charities Aid Foundation shows that number volunteering has been in steady decline for the past five years – down 1.6 million people since 2018.

Who misses out

    • Wealthier, more educated, more socially connected people have more opportunity to volunteer than those living in more challenging social circumstances.
    • This perhaps better explains the gradual decline in volunteering over the past decade or so.
    • This is a problem – because volunteering is beneficial to those doing the volunteering as well as the cause they are supporting.

Social inequalities

    • The whole notion of volunteering could widen rather than reduce social inequalities: the gap between the most well-off and the poorest.
    • Growing inequalities already have negative effects on the health and wellbeing of many people and their communities.
    • It is unclear whether participation rates will recover until broader social inequalities and issues are addressed.

Lemonade's 2023 Giveback Totals More Than $2 Million, Donating to 58 Charities Selected By Customers

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

The Lemonade community’s donations since the company’s first Giveback in 2017 now totals $8,160,775.

Key Points: 
  • The Lemonade community’s donations since the company’s first Giveback in 2017 now totals $8,160,775.
  • A cornerstone of Lemonade's business model, Giveback allows customers to support charitable causes of their choosing by directing leftover premiums to organizations in need.
  • Quick highlights from the 2023 Lemonade Giveback:
    The Lemonade Giveback grew by 7.2% compared to 2022, in a year in which global giving dropped.
  • For example, in the first Lemonade Giveback in 2017, Lemonade provided 592 meals for the hungry, while in 2023 total meals donated by Lemonade grew to 60,676.

Smiths Group Announces Launch of Charitable Foundation

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Smiths Group, the industrial technology company, announces today the launch of its new charitable foundation.

Key Points: 
  • Smiths Group, the industrial technology company, announces today the launch of its new charitable foundation.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230614685377/en/
    Smiths Group Announces Launch of Charitable Foundation (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The mission of the Foundation is central to Smiths Group’s purpose of ‘Improving our world through smarter engineering’.
  • The Smiths Group Foundation will help increase our impact, deliver on our purpose and create lasting value for all of our stakeholders.”
    Vera Kirikova, Chief People Officer at Smiths Group, added: “For us at Smiths it’s so important to make a meaningful contribution to society.
  • Mark Greer, Managing Director for Giving and Impact, Charities Aid Foundation, said: “We are delighted to have helped bring the Smiths Group Foundation to life.

BMO Capital Markets Trading Floors in Toronto, New York and London Promote Equity Through Education for 18th Year to Provide Financial Aid to Students

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Friday, September 16, 2022

This year BMO has added a new partnership with social mobility charity The Brokerage to provide post-secondary scholarships and internships at BMO's London office for two students every year. The Brokerage has helped more than 85,000 students – many from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds -- through education, mentorship and other opportunities over the last 25 years.

Key Points: 
  • - BMO Scholarship Funding Recipient
    TORONTO,NEW YORK, andLONDON, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - BMO Capital Markets will hold its 18thannual Equity Through Education (ETE) Trading day program onSeptember 20, 2022 at its trading floor locations in Toronto, New York and London.
  • Since its inception in 2005, Equity Through Education has raised over C$28 millionand helped more than 5000 students achieve their academic potential.
  • For more information about the programand to hear from some of the scholars, visit BMO Capital Markets' Our Culture web pages.
  • Serving customers for 200 years and counting, BMO is a highly diversified financial servicesprovider - the 8th largest bank, by assets, inNorth America.