SINGAPORE: Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong said
Singapore can make it easier for international donors to give in
Asia.
Speaking at the Credit Suisse philanthropists forum,
he said the country's infrastructure, connectivity and regulatory
framework form a strong foundation to support local and regional
philanthropy.
Mr Goh added that as a leading financial centre,
Singapore can provide a full suite of wealth advisory services
ranging from fund management to philanthropic advisory.
And when it comes to governance, he said there is still much that
countries in Asia can do to improve charity governance.
Singapore too he said is working on improving governance. He said
the national volunteer and philanthropy centre will be introducing
an independent charity analysis system this year.
The forum also saw Credit Suisse launch a new philanthropic
platform known as SymAsia.
The non-profit organisation provides grant making, project review
and investment management for donors who do not wish to set up
their own foundations.
-CNA/ac