On January 13, the British-born corporate governance activist David Webb , who had made Hong Kong his home for the past 35 years, died. Like many who have come from near and far after finding success, he did much to contribute to our society and its fabric. Many of our city’s landmarks bear the philanthropic imprint of such immigrants, from our universities to our hospitals. As someone who loved Hong Kong, he was also concerned about its future direction amid fresh challenges from various quarters. AdvertisementUltimately, this resulted in better corporate governance, more efficient markets and a fairer society.