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NOVEMBER <strong>2023</strong> A 12-year-old from Te Awamutu who invented an educational card game has picked up the Te Pūkenga Company of the Year at the <strong>Waikato</strong> regional Young Enterprise Awards. Jacob Chetwin attends Te Awamutu College. The year-12 students’ game is designed to teach year 7 and 8 students about business concepts and financial literacy. The strategic game consists of 75-card deck and has been played by over 700 students across the <strong>Waikato</strong>. Jacob plans to continue developing and WAIKATO BUSINESS NEWS 5 Jacob plays his cards right Martin Brock presented Jacob Chetwin, with his certificate. expanding his business, called Liquidation, into 2024. He will compete at the Lion Foundation sponsored Young Enterprise National Awards in Wellington on December 4. More than 250 Year 12 and 13 students participated in Young Enterprise Scheme in <strong>2023</strong>, setting up and operating their own businesses, creating, promoting, and selling a product or service, conducting market research, planning, budgeting, managing risk and turning problems into opportunities. The annual event aims to provide young people with opportunities to develop an entrepreneurial mindset. Results from the regional awards night: Foster Construction’s Runner Up – Reusaballs, Sacred Heart Girls College (Hamilton), <strong>Waikato</strong> Chamber of Commerce’s Excellence in Financial Management Award – UniquelyMe, Sacred Heart Girls College (Hamilton), EMA’s Excellence in Production Award – Down to Earth, Hamilton Boys High School, <strong>Waikato</strong> Pacific <strong>Business</strong> Network’s Pasifika Enterprise Award – Doughnas, Sacred Heart Girls’ College (Hamilton), <strong>Waikato</strong> <strong>Business</strong> <strong>News</strong>’ Excellence in Promotion and Marketing Award – Cheeky Chocolates, Fraser High School, CAL Isuzu’s Excellence in Innovation Award – Tyred Dogz, Hauraki Plains College, The University of <strong>Waikato</strong>’s Excellence in Leadership Award – Anna Hart, Hauraki Plains College, Excellence in Sales - Bubble No Trouble, <strong>Waikato</strong> Diocesan School for Girls, Best Trade Fair Presence – Reusaballs, Sacred Heart Girls College (Hamilton), E x c e l l e n c e in Sustainability Award – Sprowt, St Peters Cambridge, Best Annual Review – Play Kāri, <strong>Waikato</strong> Diocesan School for Girls, Commitment to <strong>Business</strong> Award – Liquidation, Te Awamutu College. Grayson Clements associate thrives on simplifying the complex for clients Banking by degrees <strong>Waikato</strong> University has introduced the country’s first Bachelor of Banking, Finance & Technology. <strong>Waikato</strong> Management School pro vice chancellor Matt Bolger said employers say they will increasingly need people who can thrive in both finance and technology: “The world of finance runs on digital technology. From investment platforms and digital currencies to the way we make payments, nothing happens without digital. Yet no undergraduate degree in New Zealand currently recognises the need for these dual competencies.” “The BBFinTech will fill this critical skills gap. Graduates will help businesses continue to innovate and evolve - whether they are a local Kiwi champion or a Silicon Valley startup.” A 2022 Fintech Insights report found that 200 New Zealand tech companies generated an export revenue of $1.8 billion that year. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s investigation into digital currencies also signals an even more cashless future, according to Bolger. Shane Marsh, founder of fintech innovator Dosh and University of <strong>Waikato</strong> alumni, said they will require more skilled people He says this sector has a range of opportunities and that regulation will be especially critical. “There is a real need for people with fintech skills who can help shape the future of financial services. We need people who understand how open banking, digital currencies and emerging technology will define the future solutions we want in New Zealand and overseas.” The BBFinTech degree will arm students with expertise in financial markets, investment platforms, digital finance, banking operations, automated trading, blockchains, cryptocurrencies, cyber security, and more. ADVERTORIAL Grayson Clements’ Associate Lawyer, Philip McHugh, thrives on complexity and the challenge of navigating uncertainties. What sets him apart, however, is his ability to put the individual, his client, at the center of the issue and develop bespoke legal solutions to protect them, their interests, and their families. Philip was recently promoted from lawyer to associate at Grayson Clements, a law firm based at Hamilton’s Innovation Park. The firm was established in 2008 by directors Michael Grayson and Andrew Clements with the desire to grow a firm that was “a little bit different” in its value-driven, clientcentric approach. It now employs 26 legal professionals across a wide range of areas. Philip’s love of learning is clear, and it’s an approach that he carries into his interactions with clients. He has a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in philosophy and political science, another Bachelor of Arts, majoring in history and religious studies and a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Religious Studies from Victoria University in Wellington. After forging a successful career in retail, including a stint in the complaints department for a small ship cruise line in London, Philip went back to university to study law in 2015, graduating with a Bachelor of Laws with Honours in 2018. He has been practicing as a solicitor since then, reaching associate level after only four years of his admission to the bar. He is also passionate about developments in emerging technologies, including blockchain, encryption, and AI and the developing legal framework to regulate it. At his best in complex situations, Philip is When I’m working with a client, I start by getting to know them, what drives them, what their internal motivators are. By knowing this, and building a great relationship, we can come to a legal solution that best suits their needs and can grow as they grow. passionate about helping his clients achieve their goals with simple legal solutions. “Just because your life is complex, doesn’t mean your legal structure has to be,” he says. It’s no surprise then that Philip thrives on making his clients feel comfortable with their legal structures and explaining complex legal terms in plain language. His specialty is in helping individual and corporate clients structure their relationships with deeds, agreements and other documentation, and he has a particular interest in the interplay of legal persons (companies, trusts, Limited Partnerships, etc) to protect, preserve and commercialise his Philip McHugh clients’ potential. “As a lawyer, I love exploring the ‘what if’ scenarios with clients, going down rabbit holes and getting to the heart of a situation and exploring the opportunities from there. It’s really satisfying when you’ve explored all the options available and come to a solution that is beneficial for the client, not just in protecting their assets, but also in knowing you have looked at every possibility and come to the best solution based Grayson Clements – Design, Deliver, Protect Grayson Clements was established in 2008 by lawyers Michael Grayson and Andrew Clements, who both had a desire to grow a firm that focused on designing solutions, delivering results and protecting people. Their work and reputation have gained traction and their client base has grown organically to a point where they now have a team of 26 staff across a range of practice areas. on their needs. “I’m particularly interested in the technology space as it relates to the law, especially as so much of it has not been legislated and there’s no right answer. There’s a huge amount of work to be done in that space and that can only come through us, as legal professionals, learning more and doing more work in the field to establish some best practices.”