"The New Continuum: Bridging Philanthropy and Investing" by UBS explores the evolving relationship between traditional investing and philanthropy. It highlights a shift towards integrating impact investing, where financial returns and social benefits go hand-in-hand. This approach is particularly relevant for family offices in Asia, where significant wealth can be leveraged to address local and global challenges.
Amy Lo pictured with siblings Mary Ann Tsao and Chavalit Frederick Tsao at the 2024 SFi Asian Family Impact Summit at the Upper House
The Impact Continuum chart provided by UBS
Key Takeaways for Asian Family Office Investors:
Asia is uniquely positioned to target investments in areas aligned with their social and environmental goals with many relevant thematics. Investors can generate positive impact while also achieving financial returns
Impact Integration: Family offices can blend philanthropic goals with investment strategies to achieve both financial returns and social impact. This can include investing in sectors like sustainable energy, healthcare, and education where capital invested has the potential to be recycled and reinvested into other impactful ventures, creating a sustainable cycle of positive change.
Regional Opportunities: Asia’s diverse economies offer unique opportunities for impact investing. Key areas include environmental sustainability, technology-driven social innovations, and infrastructure development.
Philanthropic Strategies: Aligning investment strategies with local government incentives, such as green bonds and sustainable development initiatives, can enhance both financial performance and social outcomes.
Long-term Vision: Developing a strategic plan that balances wealth preservation with philanthropic impact ensures long-term benefits for both the family and the broader community.
For further details, you can explore UBS's insights on integrating philanthropy and investing, and how this strategy can be beneficial for family offices aiming to make a significant social impact while preserving and growing their wealth.
Dive deeper into this topic: https://www.ubs.com/us/en/wealth-management/our-solutions/private-wealth-management/insights/articles/the-new-continuum.html
Pictured is Stephanie Choi, Sustainable Investing Strategist at UBS Wealth Management at the 2024 SFi Asian Family Impact Summit at Hong Kong Asia Society
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