Asia’s impact investing market is rapidly evolving, with major investors and policymakers driving formalisation and scale. At the Tideline Compass Series panel on February 18, industry leaders discussed the region’s growth trajectory, emerging challenges, and the steps needed to accelerate institutional adoption.
Michael Au, founder of real estate investment firm District Capital and chair of Toniic, an action community for impact investing, highlighted the untapped potential of impact investing among Asia’s wealth holders.
“Asian cultures generally have a deep tradition in charitable giving,” Au noted, explaining that many family offices and next-generation investors are eager to align wealth with impact but lack the structured investment opportunities seen...
