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CKGSB Professor Wins CICF Best Paper Award for Novel Measure of Financial Flexibility

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

BEIJING, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CKGSB Professor of Finance Dr. Erica Xuenan Li and her coauthors have won the CICF Best Paper Award by the China International Conference in Finance in 2023.

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  • BEIJING, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CKGSB Professor of Finance Dr. Erica Xuenan Li and her coauthors have won the CICF Best Paper Award by the China International Conference in Finance in 2023.
  • The paper "Balance Sheet Financial Flexibility", co-authored by Professor Li, Professor of Finance Sudipto Dasgupta at CUHK and PhD student Siyuan Wu at CUHK, is one of the three award-winning papers out of 2,000 papers submitted worldwide.
  • Financial flexibility is a key factor affecting business investment decisions and is said to be the primary goal when building corporate capital structures.
  • In contrast, Professor Li's research proposed a novel method to measure financial flexibility based on firms' investment behavior rather than financial statement disclosures.

CKGSB Professor Wins CICF Best Paper Award for Novel Measure of Financial Flexibility

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 1, 2023

BEIJING, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CKGSB Professor of Finance Dr. Erica Xuenan Li and her coauthors have won the CICF Best Paper Award by the China International Conference in Finance in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CKGSB Professor of Finance Dr. Erica Xuenan Li and her coauthors have won the CICF Best Paper Award by the China International Conference in Finance in 2023.
  • The paper "Balance Sheet Financial Flexibility", co-authored by Professor Li, Professor of Finance Sudipto Dasgupta at CUHK and PhD student Siyuan Wu at CUHK, is one of the three award-winning papers out of 2,000 papers submitted worldwide.
  • Financial flexibility is a key factor affecting business investment decisions and is said to be the primary goal when building corporate capital structures.
  • In contrast, Professor Li's research proposed a novel method to measure financial flexibility based on firms' investment behavior rather than financial statement disclosures.

Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business Decodes China's Gen Z Workforce Dynamics in Groundbreaking Report

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

BEIJING, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) has released a groundbreaking report, Understanding China's Gen Z in the Workplace: Strategies for Effective Cross-Generational Management, unveiling new insights into China's Gen Z workforce.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) has released a groundbreaking report, Understanding China's Gen Z in the Workplace: Strategies for Effective Cross-Generational Management, unveiling new insights into China's Gen Z workforce.
  • Based on a survey conducted by CKGSB Professor Zhang Xiaomeng, the report delves into Gen Z's career priorities, goals, job satisfaction, psychological status, and intergenerational differences.
  • The report reveals that Gen Z's values align more closely with those of other generations than previously thought.
  • With Gen Z set to become the largest demographic group in China's workforce in the coming years, it is increasingly crucial to understand their preferences, motivators, and goals of Gen Z in the workplace.

Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business Decodes China's Gen Z Workforce Dynamics in Groundbreaking Report

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 27, 2023

BEIJING, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) has released a groundbreaking report, Understanding China's Gen Z in the Workplace: Strategies for Effective Cross-Generational Management, unveiling new insights into China's Gen Z workforce.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) has released a groundbreaking report, Understanding China's Gen Z in the Workplace: Strategies for Effective Cross-Generational Management, unveiling new insights into China's Gen Z workforce.
  • Based on a survey conducted by CKGSB Professor Zhang Xiaomeng, the report delves into Gen Z's career priorities, goals, job satisfaction, psychological status, and intergenerational differences.
  • The report reveals that Gen Z's values align more closely with those of other generations than previously thought.
  • With Gen Z set to become the largest demographic group in China's workforce in the coming years, it is increasingly crucial to understand their preferences, motivators, and goals of Gen Z in the workplace.

ESCP Business School and Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business launch a dual MBA program to train global business leaders

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

BEIJING, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) and ESCP Business School are proud to announce the launch of a unique Dual MBA Program that will offer students an unparalleled opportunity to study in a truly global program with key strategic differentiations.

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  • BEIJING, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) and ESCP Business School are proud to announce the launch of a unique Dual MBA Program that will offer students an unparalleled opportunity to study in a truly global program with key strategic differentiations.
  • The Dual MBA Program will provide participants CKGSB's deep knowledge of Asia and ESCP's long-standing reputation as the world's oldest business school and leader for international experience.
  • This is an important step in preparing our students to be global business leaders, equipped with the skills and competencies of today's and tomorrow's world."
  • The program is for students who want to deepen their understanding and pursue careers in global business.

ESCP Business School and Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business launch a dual MBA program to train global business leaders

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 24, 2023

BEIJING, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) and ESCP Business School are proud to announce the launch of a unique Dual MBA Program that will offer students an unparalleled opportunity to study in a truly global program with key strategic differentiations.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) and ESCP Business School are proud to announce the launch of a unique Dual MBA Program that will offer students an unparalleled opportunity to study in a truly global program with key strategic differentiations.
  • The Dual MBA Program will provide participants CKGSB's deep knowledge of Asia and ESCP's long-standing reputation as the world's oldest business school and leader for international experience.
  • This is an important step in preparing our students to be global business leaders, equipped with the skills and competencies of today's and tomorrow's world."
  • The program is for students who want to deepen their understanding and pursue careers in global business.

CKGSB Launches First Global Unicorn Programs with First Stop in Dubai

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Monday, January 16, 2023

BEIJING, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Having worked with prominent companies and leading venture capitals to set up an ecosystem in China and abroad that has fostered over 136 unicorn companies, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) is launching the Global Unicorn Programs , a series of executive education programs focused on creating unicorns and an ecosystem of socially responsible and globally visionary entrepreneurs across Eurasia.

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  • BEIJING, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Having worked with prominent companies and leading venture capitals to set up an ecosystem in China and abroad that has fostered over 136 unicorn companies, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) is launching the Global Unicorn Programs , a series of executive education programs focused on creating unicorns and an ecosystem of socially responsible and globally visionary entrepreneurs across Eurasia.
  • In partnership with The World Government Summit of United Arab Emirates, The Executive Council of Dubai, Whampoa Group, Seoul Municipal Government and Maekyung Media Group, the programs will be offered in Dubai, UAE (Feb 15-17), Singapore (May 16-19) and Seoul, South Korea (Sept 12-15), with each location offering a unique perspective into three dynamic and technology-driven markets.
  • CKGSB will launch its first Global Unicorn Program in Dubai with the Global Unicorn Forum, co-hosted with the World Government Summit (WGS) and the Global Unicorn Center on February 15th, to coincide with the exclusive WGS.
  • This 3-day program will deep dive into Dubai with unparalleled regional knowledge, first-hand access to tech-driven business practices and guidance, and possibilities to construct their regional ecosystems by connecting with like-minded entrepreneurs, investors and officials.

Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business Celebrates 20th Anniversary

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

BEIJING, Nov. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, Asia's leading business school, celebrates its 20th anniversary by releasing a book on its achievements titled, "20 Years of Innovation."

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  • BEIJING, Nov. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, Asia's leading business school, celebrates its 20th anniversary by releasing a book on its achievements titled, "20 Years of Innovation."
  • The school's position as a leading business school in Asia is further solidified through its unique educational approach.
  • CKGSB was the first business school in China to incorporate the humanities into its core business curricula to give students a more holistic view of business in 2005.
  • The school is headquartered in Beijing, with campuses in Shanghai and Shenzhen, and representative offices in New York, London and Hong Kong.

Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business Celebrates 20th Anniversary

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

BEIJING, Nov. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, Asia's leading business school, celebrates its 20th anniversary by releasing a book on its achievements titled, "20 Years of Innovation."

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Nov. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, Asia's leading business school, celebrates its 20th anniversary by releasing a book on its achievements titled, "20 Years of Innovation."
  • The school's position as a leading business school in Asia is further solidified through its unique educational approach.
  • CKGSB was the first business school in China to incorporate the humanities into its core business curricula to give students a more holistic view of business in 2005.
  • The school is headquartered in Beijing, with campuses in Shanghai and Shenzhen, and representative offices in New York, London and Hong Kong.

CKGSB Releases New Report on its 20 Most Influential Alumni

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Monday, October 17, 2022

BEIJING, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) releases its new report "Flying Unicorns, Hidden Dragons", which tracks down twenty of the school's most influential alumni who are founders, co-founders or CEOs of Chinese unicorn companies valued at USD $1 billion or more.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) releases its new report "Flying Unicorns, Hidden Dragons", which tracks down twenty of the school's most influential alumni who are founders, co-founders or CEOs of Chinese unicorn companies valued at USD $1 billion or more.
  • Spanning the sectors of e-commerce, technology, retail, healthcare, logistics, and private equity, the report includes twenty articles, one on each alumnus, and examines how they carved out success in their unicorn companies.
  • This report is a reflection of CKGSB's mission to create a new generation of economic disruptors with a renewed and enhanced emphasis on global responsibility, social purpose and long-term perspective.
  • In fact, many of the alumni featured in the report represent leading enterprises in sustainable sectors, such as energy storage, medical devices, and fitness.