One of the most dynamic economies in the world, Hong Kong has a long-standing giving culture. Local mega grant-makers are leading the movement towards long-term strategic philanthropy. The financial hub is also getting warm for impact investing backed by government funding, interests from family offices and growing entrepreneurship.
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Social Investment Landscape in Hong Kong
Hong Kong has a vibrant social economy with strong government backing, long history of philanthropy and the presence of multiple international and local impact funds. Corporate sustainability and ESG investment have also taken root with 1,852 companies reporting their ESG practices. Download the report to access Hong Kong's social investment landscape.
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Sha Huang
Fundraising ManagerShanghai BeBetter Education Development Center (BeBetter)
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Adam Pillsbury
Senior Communications ManagerBritish Council
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Adrian So
Co-Founder & COOGivo
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Alvin Lam
Senior Managing DirectorCVC Asia Pacific
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Alfred Lam
Research ManagerHong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (HKVCA)
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Alan Wang
CEOShanghai Better Education Development Center
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May 2, 2018
Doing Good Index: Maximizing Asia’s Potential
By Ruth Shapiro
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The Centre of Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS) highlights 3 key insights that enable and/or impede social investment in Asia.
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Encouraging landscape for innovative cross-sector, evidence-based funding in Asia, or Pay-For-Success (PFS) models. Find out what it takes to overcome market challenges to execute PFS successfully.
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September 28, 2017
Financial Centers, Social Enterprise World Forum Launch New Initiatives on Sustainable Finance
Hosted in September 2017 in Morocco, 15 financial centers announces a multi-stakeholder initiative amongst social impact leaders across Asia-Pacific.
AVPN is 1 of the partners who have committed to raise awareness, promote common standards, drive innovation and build the skills needed to expand green and sustainable finance.
July 6, 2017
Opportunities for Social Investment in Asia Exposed in AVPN Study
Campden FB shares AVPN’s Social Investment Landscape in Asia report, highlighting key Asian regions (both emerging and developed economies) where social investors can strategically deploy capital.
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July 3, 2017
Better to give …
At the AVPN Conference 2017, CEO Naina Batra, shares the challenges that the social investing community are facing.
Nonetheless, AVPN can help funders and resource providers collaboratively leverage on opportunities to maximise financial and social returns.
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