JERSEY CITY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ICAP,part of TP ICAP group, the world’s largest interdealer broker, is today pleased to announce that it raised $6.4 million on its 25th annual global Charity Day, held yesterday. ICAP’s North American headquarters, located in Jersey City, NJ, contributed a significant $1.9 million to the company’s total amount raised to a host of charitable organizations.

On Charity Day, 100% of ICAP’s revenues and brokers’ commissions go directly to charities. This year, ICAP supported more than 100 charities globally, having supported more than 2,200 charities since the inception of Charity Day in 1993. This year, more than half of the charities impacted are based in the U.S.

Guests of ICAP’s U.S. Charity Day this year included Sophia Bush, who attended in support of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). She was joined by other celebrity philanthropists including Drew Barrymore, JR Martinez, Wendy Williams, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Tim Tebow. To read more about the celebrities that attended U.S. Charity Day and to download high-resolution photos, please click here.

John Phizackerley, Group Chief Executive Officer, TP ICAP, said: “I’m delighted to see that ICAP Charity Day raised $6.4 million yesterday, bringing the total amount raised in 25 years to over $200 million. This would not have been possible without the ongoing support of our customers, employees, suppliers and our guests.”

“I would like to thank them all for their dedication and goodwill on behalf of ICAP and our charities. The amount raised will make a material difference to hundreds of charities around the world. We look forward to continuing to raise funds for much needed projects and initiatives in the next chapter for Charity Day.”

A full list of the charities ICAP supported this year as well as more information about how ICAP’s donation will make a difference can be found at www.icapcharityday.com.