Why family offices blend impact investing with philanthropy
The way family offices contribute to society has evolved from philanthropy to impact investing - or in many cases, a blend of both.
Family offices
The family office segment is expanding fast in Asia, driven both by rich individuals’ needs to manage and pass on their wealth and by a growing interest among the global affluent to invest in the region.
Asia Pacific investors prefer active thematic investing, seek external experts
Nearly 50% of institutional investors and family offices in Asia Pacific intend to increase the number of external managers for their thematic investments in equities over the next 12 months.
Family offices taking ESG into their own hands as regulators play catch up
Asia Pacific's family offices are a nimble bunch and never more so than when it comes to ESG where they're already proving to be ahead of the regulators.
Chinese government clampdowns raise alarm for investors
Chinese government intervention and regulations are causing major headaches for domestic and foreign investors alike – especially those with large exposure to Chinese property.
Changes to Singapore’s Spac framework to draw regional interest
SGX’s new framework for Spacs will likely provide investors with a much-needed channel for direct deals, but the verdict is still out on whether it will bring liquidity to the bourse.
Why family offices are beginning to pivot to ESG and high-tech
When it comes to family offices, the generations don't always see eye to eye. For the younger generation, ESG concerns and tech plays are beginning to predominate.
