FP Markets, a global multi-asset broker announces sponsorship deal with ICC associate member Cricket Brasil 

to support its Youth Development Programme.

FP Markets, an Australian forex and CFDs broker, has announced a partnership with Cricket Brasil to support its 

thriving youth development programme which provides a pathway for children to finish schooling, attend university 

and build a future around the game.   In its initial phase, the sponsorship will focus on supporting 3 specific areas:

Education – Helping fund the university education of project leaders (known as the “Black T-shirts”) through the 

Cricket Brasil University Scheme providing young Brazilians access to higher education and providing life-changing 

opportunities as well as teaching them the key core values of Respect, Leadership and Community.

Infrastructure Upgrades – Completion of the Cricket Brasil indoor school and high performance center in Poços de 

Caldas, Minas Gerais.

Community Support – Supporting the development of local development officers to help grow the game in the local 

communities.

Craig Allison, CEO, FP Markets commented  “FP Markets recognises that being an industry leader requires more than 

just being exceptional in the trading industry. It involves actively engaging with communities and contributing in ways 

that can make a real difference to people’s lives. By Supporting Cricket Brasil we know we are making a real difference 

to the lives of young Brazilians and leaving a long-lasting positive impact on the local community through the glorious 

game and values set by cricket”

Matt Featherstone, President Cricket Brasil “Partnerships like this make all the difference.  The expansion of Cricket Brasil 

as a direct result of this partnership will provide more opportunities for young Brazilians to play the great game as well 

as join our University Scheme which educates more Cricket Development officers who in turn increase local engagement 

and participation.”

Sergio Azevedo, Mayor of Poços de Caldas:  “We are very privileged in Poços de Caldas to be known as the home of 

Cricket Brasil. It is a very unique situation in a country synonymous with football that we have more children in the town 

playing Cricket than Football!”

Fara Gorsi, ICC Development Manager, Americas: “The new partnership formed between FP Markets, (an Australian 

organization) and Cricket Brasil is a testament to their unequivocal commitment to the game and positively impacting the 

lives of thousands of young kids. The partnership with FP Markets will aid in the growth and development of the cricket 

ecosystem. As the natural trailblazers in the region, Cricket Brasil continue to strive for progress and we are very excited 

and proud to see Cricket Brasil grow from strength to strength in ICC Americas”

FP Markets sponsorship and donation initiatives aim to empower individuals and organizations striving to improve lives 

through community engagement, education and innovation, diversity and inclusion, ethical business practices and 

sustainability and hopes these collaborations can impart lasting effects.  

FP Markets is committed to making a positive impact on society and the environment through its Corporate Social 

Responsibility initiatives. The dedication to CSR is rooted in our values, and we strive to make a difference to current and 

future generations by supporting projects that actually deliver.

Established in 2005, FP Markets is a Multi-Regulated brand providing clients with over 10,000 tradable instruments across 

key asset classes and offers aggregate pricing across several top-tier liquidity providers. Additionally, FP Markets deliver 

Consistently Tight Spreads, Lightning Execution, Unmatched 24/7 Multilingual Customer Support, and various Account 

Types to suit all trading strategies and styles.