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A Word with Vivien Teu
Posted 16 April 2025 in A Word With | Share
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EMpower President and CEO Cynthia Steele recently spoke with Vivien Teu, Partner and Head of Asset Management & ESG at Dentons Hong Kong, about the ever-evolving ESG landscape, staying grounded in times of uncertainty, and what gives her hope about EMpower’s work and impact.
Why Legacy Giving Matters: Investing in the Next 25 Years of Empowering Youth
Posted 16 April 2025 in Shifting the Narrative | Share
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Have you ever paused to think about the legacy you want to leave behind? Not just in terms of possessions or accomplishments—but the values you stood for and the impact you made. Legacy giving offers a powerful way to ensure your values live on and continue to make a difference in the world, long after you're gone.
Adam Heuman writes for Professional Wealth Management on ‘Buying the Dip in Global Philanthropy for Long-Term Returns.’
Posted 01 April 2025 in EMpower in the News | Share
In his piece for Professional Wealth Management on 'Buying the Dip in Global Philanthropy for Long-Term Returns,' Adam Heuman emphasises the need for patient capital and strategic philanthropy to create lasting impact in emerging markets.A Word with Richard Johnston
Posted 20 March 2025 in A Word With | Share
EMpower President and CEO Cynthia Steele recently spoke with Richard Johnston, Chairman of Asia at Albourne Partners and an EMpower Board Director (HK) since 2016, about the evolving financial landscape in Hong Kong, the impact of regional and global economic shifts, and his continued commitment to EMpower’s model of impact.
Why should International Women’s Day Matter?
Posted 18 March 2025 in Shifting the Narrative | Share
I recall a panel of alumna during last year’s International Women’s Day celebrations at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, where I teach. After the panelists had responded to the moderator’s questions, the session was opened up to the audience. Suddenly, a man rose from the audience and aggressively started questioning why only women had been included in the panel.
From Profits to Purpose: Lessons from Both Worlds
Posted 20 February 2025 in Shifting the Narrative | Share
A few weeks ago, I was catching up with an old colleague from my for-profit days. After exchanging updates, she said, with genuine shock, “I can’t believe you’ve survived two years in a nonprofit. And you’re still there?”
I laughed, but her comment stuck with me. Two years into this transition, I realised I had indeed “survived”—and, more importantly, I had learned so much.
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- A Word with Vivien Teu
- Posted 16 April 2025
- Why Legacy Giving Matters: Investing in the Next 25 Years of Empowering Youth
- Posted 16 April 2025
- Adam Heuman writes for Professional Wealth Management on ‘Buying the Dip in Global Philanthropy for Long-Term Returns.’
- Posted 01 April 2025
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