https://www.scmp.com/rss/511807/feed Dorothy Chan is head of philanthropy services and advisory, Asia Pacific, at HSBC Global Private Banking. She has decades of experience working with leaders in the private, public, and non-profit sectors designing programmes that promote sustainable development in communities. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Hong Kong’s bustling arts scene is far from a recent phenomenon. Over past decades, it has reached a new level of sophistication. The opening of two world-class museums are prime examples, along with international art fairs and trade events, attracting enthusiasts and collectors from around the globe. With this flourishing sector, we have a unique opportunity to fund and grow public, private and philanthropic capital to accelerate the development of a sustainable and vibrant ecosystem to realise... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3209536/hong-kong-arts-and-culture-need-public-support-and-private-funding-succeed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3209536/hong-kong-arts-and-culture-need-public-support-and-private-funding-succeed?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 12 Feb 2023 07:30:08 +0000 In Asia and elsewhere, female philanthropists are stepping to the fore and pioneering innovative ways of giving at the same time as meeting community needs. The role of women in driving philanthropic goals has grown alongside the number of wealthy women. There were 328 women billionaires last year, according to Forbes, a rise of 36 per cent year on year, and the global wealth of women is estimated to reach US$81 trillion by 2023. The timing of this transition is significant. Systemic challenges... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3165150/women-get-richer-they-are-also-changing-face-philanthropy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3165150/women-get-richer-they-are-also-changing-face-philanthropy?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 30 Jan 2022 06:30:16 +0000