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Do you remember the pledge launched by the two billionaires Bill Gates and Warren Buffet more than a year ago? They asked fellow billionaires to give away at least half of their assets to philanthropy rather than leave everything to their kids. What are the trends in philanthropy and is it competing with impact financing? These were some of the questions raised at a wealth management conference cycles organised by Deloitte Luxembourg.
Tonika Hirdman is Director General at Fondation de Luxembourg, founded in 2008 by the Luxembourg government and the Oeuvre Nationale de Secours Grande-Duchesse Charlotte. Its mission is to promote private philanthropic commitment. Mrs Hirdman can tell you many stories about wealthy people who wish to give something back to society....
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