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FOR weeks, businessmen have speculated wildly about the Shanghai Free Trade Zone (SFTZ). This showpiece policy is meant to kickstart a broader reform agenda, due to be presented after a big party meeting in November. Despite its name, it is more of a special enterprise zone on the outskirts of China’s commercial capital (see map). The prime minister, Li Keqiang, has personally championed the pilot.

In 2009, my decision to return to the financial services industry in the thick of the economic crisis may have surprised some. However, once the crisis hit, I knew almost immediately that I needed to be part of fixing the industry to which I had dedicated more than three decades of my life. While I knew I was embarking on unprecedented financial times, I was excited by the challenges of this opportunity.

Involving the little (and not so little) people in our lives with charitable activities is a great way to help them learn important values and feel good about themselves and their world. Especially during this season of giving, many of us make giving back with our families part of our holiday routine, whether it's volunteering at a local soup kitchen, or contributing canned goods to a food bank. This is good not only for your moral karma, but for more pragmatic reasons. December 31st is the end of the tax year and you and your family can start preparing for a generous tax deduction come April 2014. To help make the most impact both in your community and your wallet, here are some ideas no matter what your budget, courtesy of some of my giving heroes:

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