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Fortune and glory: How to avoid the pitfalls of philanthropy

September 28, 2016

One of the common mistakes families make with philanthropy is to allow emotion and wishful thinking to override logic and thoughtful analysis. Michael Finnigantakes a look at some of the pitfalls that regularly catch families off-guard

One of the common mistakes families make with philanthropy is to allow emotion and wishful thinking to override logic and thoughtful analysis. Michael Finnigan takes a look at some of the pitfalls that regularly catch families off-guard.

Has family philanthropy been credit crunched?

August 28, 2009

Does philanthropy suffer when times are tough? A select panel from Campden’s Family Philanthropy conference discusses this question and the implications of the downturn on philanthropy

Roundtable Panel

Michael Alberich-Sebriech is an executive partner at Active Philanthropy. Previous to this position he worked for the German Bertelsmann Foundation as programme director of the Carl Bertelsmann Prize. He is also a board member of several non-profit and charitable organisations.

Li Ka-shing ranked Hong Kong’s wealthiest man

January 18, 2008

Li Ka-shing, head of family-owned conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa, has topped a new list of the 40 wealthiest people in Hong Kong with an estimated fortune of $32 billion.

Li Ka-shing (pictured), head of family-owned conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa, has topped a new list of the 40 wealthiest people in Hong Kong with an estimated fortune of $32 billion. Li's wealth has soared from $22 billion last year due to rising property prices, which has lifted the development industry to new heights.

Many other families firms also feature in the list, which has been published by Forbes. Raymond, Thomas and Walter Kwok, the brothers who own development firm Sun Hung Kai Properties, came in second with $24 billion.