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"From Wealth to Purpose & Stewardship” Roundtable in Hong Kong
Sustainable Finance Initiative (SFi) and LGT Private Banking , co‑hosted an intimate roundtable in Hong Kong on “Wealth to Stewardship: Family Purpose,” featuring H.S.H. Prince Max von und zu Liechtenstein, Chairman and CEO LGT Group and Li Tan , Co-Founder and General Partner of Audacy Partners, alongside leading families, investors and advisors. The conversation was moderated by Katy Yung , Chief Executive Officer, Sustainable Finance Initiative and Mariam Ashroff , Head


SFi March 2026 Newsletter
Hello Impact Community, March has been a month of momentum, connection, and reflection across our region. Last week in Singapore, our CEO Katy Yung joined the Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth 's EPIC Private Wealth Gathering – three days of powerful conversations with families, funders, and ecosystem builders on what it truly means to steward capital for generations in Asia. Themes of trust-based giving, patient capital, and purposeful partnerships reson


The Future of the Blue Economy: Why Asian Families Must Step Forward
Across Asia Pacific, there is a quiet but growing recognition that the future of the ocean economy—and the wellbeing of the communities that depend on it—cannot be left to governments and markets alone. Families, philanthropists, and foundations are increasingly stepping into a space long neglected: funding the restoration, protection, and decarbonisation of our seas. Yet the journey is far from straightforward, but instead a complex picture of genuine willingness, structural


SFi February 2026 Newsletter
Hello Impact Community, February has been a short but action-packed month, filled with connection, reflection and momentum for mobilising private capital for good. We were honoured to co‑host an intimate dialogue with Peggy Dulany , exploring how trust, inner work and collaborative capital can shape more equitable futures across Asia Pacific. Alongside this, we released our latest SFi Impact Report , capturing how our community is deploying capital, exploring new vehicles and


Mobilising Private Capital for Sustainable Development: SFi Featured in New FSDC Report
SFi Featured in New FSDC Report “The Role of Finance in Addressing Sustainable Development”.


2025 SFi Impact Report – Empowering Changemaker Investors: Pioneering Sustainable Finance
The SFi team is excited to announce the release of our 2025 SFi Impact Report


Beyond the Game: How Sport Fuels Social and Economic Progress
Sport crosses borders, languages and generations, filling stadiums and screens with noise and colour, yet its greatest power lives far beyond the final score. For family offices and impact investors, sport is emerging as a high‑potential arena where financial returns and social outcomes can be pursued in tandem. From ownership stakes in professional clubs to neighbourhood courts and pitches, from digital platforms to mission‑driven social enterprises, the field of opportunity


SFi January 2026 Newsletter
Hello Impact Community, Welcome to 2026! Last year, our community leveraged several high‑impact deals that closely reflected the top thematics expressed in our annual investor survey – ranging from climate resilience and ocean health to regenerative and nature‑based solutions. A highlight of the year was the Ocean Innovators Platform , which convened investors, founders, and ecosystem partners to explore cutting‑edge approaches in the blue economy and nature‑based innovation.


Faith-Based Investing: How Asia Pacific Is Shaping the Future of Values-Driven Capital
Faith-based investing is gaining momentum as more investors seek to align portfolios with spiritual values – treating capital not just as a tool for profit, but as a form of stewardship and responsibility. At the same time, a major gap remains between interest and implementation, creating an opportunity for advisors, product providers, and asset owners – especially in Asia Pacific. Why it Matters Now Faith-aligned capital is already material at the global level: Oxford’s fait


Ocean Impact Starts Here: Hong Kong’s Role in Asia Pacific’s Blue Prosperity
Hong Kong is famously a city of crossroads – a convergence of East and West, tradition and cutting-edge technology, finance and conservation. Once home to fishing villages and still a hub for 6,000 marine species, today the city’s maritime industries contribute 4.2% of GDP and support 2.1% of total employment. Marine tourism, shipping, aquaculture, and new blue tech ventures pulse through its harbour and marine parks, making ocean health a very real economic concern. This art


SFi December 2025 Newsletter
Dear SFi community, Our hearts are heavy as we, along with the rest of Hong Kong, mourn the profound loss caused by the tragic Tai Po fire. We hold the families and broader affected communities in our thoughts, and we have been deeply moved by the compassion and solidarity shown across the city in the subsequent days. We also wish to express our sincere respect and gratitude to the courageous individuals who placed themselves in harm’s way to protect others. In this time of s


Impact Entrepreneur | Impact Investing in APAC – A Status Report on Talent, Demand, and Emerging Pathways
Impact investing has moved from the margins to the mainstream, reshaping how private capital is allocated, measured, and deployed across global markets.


SFi November 2025 Newsletter
In November, SFi continued to catalyse sustainable finance across key sectors, hosting a Webinar on Green Steel where leaders explored pathways to decarbonise one of the world’s most carbon‑intensive industries. At ASIFMA’s Sustainable Investing Launch , our CEO Katy Yung emphasised Asia’s growing momentum towards real impact through data and collaboration. Together, these dialogues reflect SFi’s mission to bridge capital, innovation, and partnerships for a more resilient,


The Missing Middle – Bridging Capital Gaps in Ocean Innovation – Insights from Hong Kong's Ocean Innovators Platform
On 22 October, set against the iconic backdrop of Victoria Harbour, over 100 leaders, investors, and innovators convened at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club for the 9th edition of the Ocean Innovators Platform (OIP).


SFi October 2025 Newsletter
Hello Impact Ecosystem! It has been a busy October as SFi co-hosted the 9th Ocean Innovators Platform , bringing together over 100 leaders to highlight innovative solutions for ocean sustainability and foster collaboration within the blue finance ecosystem. We also held another edition of SFi’s Impact Access Series, further inspiring connections between investors and changemakers, showcasing bold strategies driving climate action, SME growth, and decarbonization. Additionall

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