Hong Kong has emerged as the third best city in the world for wealthy individuals seeking to make philanthropic contributions over the medium term, trailing New York and Seoul, according to a study by Altrata. The inaugural Giving Opportunity Index by the US-based group that tracks the world’s affluent population ranked 100 cities based on three criteria: wealth, donor affinity and philanthropic infrastructure. The study defined the “global wealthy” as individuals with a net worth of more than...
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Hong Kong ranks third globally as philanthropy hub, behind New York and Seoul, study finds
A new study by Altrata, a US-based group tracking affluent populations, has ranked Hong Kong as the third-best global city for wealthy individuals interested in making philanthropic contributions. The inaugural Giving Opportunity Index evaluated 100 cities based on wealth, donor affinity, and philanthropic infrastructure.
Cheryl ArcibalSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-10-15 · 09:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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A new study by Altrata, a US-based group tracking affluent populations, has ranked Hong Kong as the third-best global city for wealthy individuals interested in making philanthropic contributions. The inaugural Giving Opportunity Index evaluated 100 cities based on wealth, donor affinity, and philanthropic infrastructure. New York and Seoul were ranked higher than Hong Kong. The study defines the "global wealthy" as individuals possessing a net worth exceeding a specified threshold. This index aims to identify prime locations for philanthropic activity among the world's affluent over the medium term.
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The study defined the 'global wealthy' as individuals with a net worth of more than...
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The Giving Opportunity Index ranked 100 cities based on wealth, donor affinity, and philanthropic infrastructure.
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New York and Seoul rank higher than Hong Kong in the Giving Opportunity Index.
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Hong Kong ranks third globally as a philanthropy hub for wealthy individuals over the medium term.
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