Demand for data is growing alongside the number of donors but there isn’t enough transparency across the region to take on exhaustive analyses.

While policymakers struggle to find a global cure for plastic pollution, an ecosystem of investors and philanthropists in Asia is taking matters into its own hands — using catalytic capital to turn off the plastic tap at the source.

"Doing good" often looks different in Asia compared to the West, but experts are observing a growing alignment in their philanthropic approaches.

Fresh campaigns have kicked off to address Asia’s health, environment and education issues. Philanthropic organisations recently rolled out new projects to combat Asia’s health, climate and education crises. Co-Axis, a digital impact marketplace connecting funders with impact opportunities advancing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), said in a statement it has secured S$1.25 […]

Lim Seok Hui, PAA's CEO, discusses the latest trends in an exclusive interview with PhilanthropyAsia.

The trend towards pooled and donor-advised funds in Singapore reflects the more formal approach that is replacing adhoc, self-directed philanthropy.

Collaborative giving models are relatively scarce in Asia and players need to find ways to forge more cooperation, a report says. Attempts to create collaboration mechanisms in philanthropy are limited in Asia but the region holds significant potential for collaborative giving as funders focus on relationships, local challenges and pragmatism, a recent study finds. The […]

The number of companies that lack ESG talent reached a critical mass in a recent survey.

Generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) could offer a new dose of adrenalin for wealth managers to push forward ambitious growth goals, according to a recent research report. “Asia’s wealth managers have ambitious plans to double assets under management by 2026, expecting relationship managers to deliver 90% of that uplift,” wealth management firm Accenture said in […]

Responsible investing options are increasing as the planet combats environmental challenges.