Consuelo Marquez

Oct 17, 2024 | scmp.com | Consuelo Marquez

Aligning with global trends, Hong Kong family offices now increasingly view philanthropy as much more than just charitable giving. Though family offices are privately held companies whose central function is to maximise the wealth their client families pass on to subsequent generations, selective philanthropy can be a powerful tool for integrating family values into impact investments and wider legacy building. Hong Kong is home to more than 2,700 single-family offices and 15,000 charities.

Oct 17, 2024 | scmp.com | Consuelo Marquez

Private credit fundraising, which taps institutional and individual investors rather than major banks, is widely used in the US and Europe and is now beginning to gain traction in Asia-Pacific. Such funding has become a powerful option for companies that are not ready for bank loans or public bond markets, Hu Bo, HSBC’s head of private credit, Asia-Pacific, wrote in a recent report. The option allows borrowers to raise funds without relinquishing ownership, as with private equity.

Jul 24, 2024 | scmp.com | Consuelo Marquez

How the Hong Kong property market is bouncing back in 2024 – especially the luxury sectorHong Kong’s property market, hit by years of high interest rates and weak demand, may be showing some signs of recovery, thanks to government measures like abolishing stamp duties and easing mortgage restrictions. While headwinds are likely to remain for some time, property analysts suggest that the likelihood of interest rates beginning to drop over the next few months could give the sector further support.

Dec 17, 2023 | healthcareasiamagazine.com | Consuelo Marquez

Taiwan’s dental hospital guarantees full recovery from stitchless procedures in a week or two — even for diabetics. Taiwan’s only dental hospital, Dentway Dental Group, has implemented a digital dental procedure that reduces tooth bleeding during dental implants, which benefits diabetes patients who experience a slow healing process for wounds.

Dec 17, 2023 | healthcareasiamagazine.com | Consuelo Marquez

One of the platforms is a triage system that can identify heart attacks in nearly 40 seconds. With over 190,000 outpatient visits and 7,600 inpatient admissions monthly, China Medical University Hospital (CMUH) has developed three AI systems to speed up medical response for patients and reduce staff workload. Dr. Der-Yang Cho, CMUH superintendent, first introduced the IAMS or intelligent anti-microbial systems that can detect bacteria in just one hour.