As both the world’s fastest growing population of super wealthy and the home of some of the most challenging social and environmental problems, Asia is emerging as an impact investing powerhouse.

Impact investing– investments intended to create positive social impact alongside financial return – has been growing fast in Asia Pacific.  But in order to appreciate the movement’s rise in Asia, we must move beyond the notion that the region must “catch up” to its western counterparts in purely quantitative terms.  READ MORE

LONDON/NEW DELHI (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – From renewable energy companies to social housing funds, investors around the world are increasingly drawn to organizations that offer social or environmental as well as financial returns.

Now, a new breed of market is springing up from Scotland to India to help them identify investment opportunities – and make it easier for organizations that seek to do good to raise funds.  READ MORE

This Japanese carrier leads the charge in championing the cause by supporting events such as the She Is More Youth Art Competition in March

Japan Airlines (JAL), one of the country’s major flag carriers, showed its support for gender equality in society when it came in as a major partner of the She Is More Youth Art Competition. The inaugural competition, of which Singapore Tatler was an exclusive luxury media partner, was organised by IIX Foundation, the sister entity of global organisation Impact Investment Exchange (IIX).  READ MORE