To preserve its wealth, a family needs entrepreneurial energy, so the family ofce should ensure that some resources are devoted to forward-thinking members.
The report analyzes in detail the risks to the commercial operating environment in Hong Kong that have emerged since the 2020 introduction of the National Security Law.
The Board is back
Yesterday, USyd’s favourite corporate board was joined by a curious new Senate-Appointed Director, passed transparency reforms, confirmed online elections, and avoided questions about Pulp.
February 27, 2021
The USU Board held its first meeting of the year yesterday afternoon, considering reviews, revues and revenues. The Board was joined for the first time by a new Senate-Appointed Director (SAD), David Wright, whose dual role as the University’s Director of Treasury and Financial Control has drawn the ire of some. New CEO Andrew Mills also attended his first board meeting.
SAD
Over summer, David Wright was appointed to the Board by the Senate, replacing Jane Drummond. Wright is also the University’s Director of Treasury and Financial Control. The appointment of a high-ranked University decision-maker to the Board represents a marked change of approach from the Senate, whose recent appointments have generally not been involved in the day-to-day affairs
Many international students choose not to return to class
Brisbane Times.
Katherine Qi, who is studying at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), was forced to spend 2020 in Fujian, China, because of coronavirus restrictions. However, she feels the quality of education suffered considerably during the year and with no support from universities, she is reluctant to return in 2021 even if border restrictions are eased.
UNSW Chinese Student Association President Evan Li said the lack of certainty over teaching methods and border restrictions had tested the patience of most international students. “Many students do not expect to make it back next term,” he said. Students feel they have lost a “sense of community” when studying online and the “quality of education has greatly taken a toll”, Li said.